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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 36 Trailer - Kerry Hutchinson (out 29th Sep)

Short trailer for Episode 36 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kerry Hutchinson. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Sep 26, 202336 secEp. 36

Katy Maw: The one with the Smelly Cadaver!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Katy Maw joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding our quiz show personas, how to voice successfully despite personal tragedies, and making sure you approach a script with conviction because "If you hold back people hear it". Our VO question this week is all about whether it's worth taking a travel kit away with you on holiday. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – ju...

Sep 21, 202334 minEp. 35

Ep 35 Trailer - Katy Maw (out 22nd Sep)

Short trailer for Episode 35 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Katy Maw Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Sep 19, 202341 secEp. 35

Ted Huggins: The one with the Ruling Assumptions!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Ted Huggins joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing TV promos, the assumptions you can and can't make in a directed session, and one wildcard is very Middle Earth! Our VO question this week is all about your favourite animated movies. 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 She’s a little t...

Sep 14, 202333 minEp. 34

Ep 34 Trailer - Ted Huggins (out 15th Sep)

Short trailer for Episode 34 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ted Huggins. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Sep 12, 202333 secEp. 34

Drew Campbell: The one with the Storyteller Double!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Carlisle based voice actor Drew Campbell joins Sam and Mark to talk about all the different ways you can tell a story. From corporate stories to bedtime stories and everything in between, we go beyond "Once Upon a Time". Our VO question this week is all about how knowing what music will be used completely informs your read. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just ...

Sep 07, 202331 minEp. 33

Ep 33 Trailer - Drew Campbell (out 8th Sep)

Short trailer for Episode 33 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Drew Campbell. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Sep 05, 202335 secEp. 33

Guy Slocombe: The one with the Dum Dee Dee Coaching!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , York based voice actor Guy Slocombe joins Sam and Mark to talk about big reads and when to pull them back, the butch energy required in some automotive commercials, and there's an ASMR wildcard that surprises us all. Our VO question this week is all about the first demo you should make when you're getting into voiceover. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop...

Aug 30, 202331 minEp. 32

Ep 32 Trailer - Guy Slocombe (out 1st Sep)

Short trailer for Episode 32 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Guy Slocombe Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Aug 29, 202341 secEp. 32

Bruce Fielding: The one with the Militant Soapbox!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , former copywriter turned voice artist Bruce Fielding joins Sam and Mark to talk about a very famous ad campaign he was involved in, how casting the voice is crucial, and Sam gets feisty about regional accents. Our VO question this week is all about what you like to see in a script, and what makes you groan when you see it! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just p...

Aug 24, 202332 minEp. 31

Ep 31 Trailer - Bruce Fielding (out 25th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 31 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Fielding. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Aug 22, 202340 secEp. 31

Margaret Ashley: The one with the Flirtatious City Ad

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Margaret Ashley joins Sam and Mark to talk about characterisation and analysing your scripts. Our wildcards get very silly, and range from child to old crone with a brilliant station announcer thrown in along the way! Our VO question this week is all about what the best investment in your voiceover career has been to date. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just p...

Aug 17, 202334 minEp. 30

Ep 30 Trailer - Margaret Ashley (out 18th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 30 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Margaret Ashley. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Aug 15, 202339 secEp. 30

David Monteith: The one with the Blunt Old Needle!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , David Monteith joins Sam and Mark to turn a very dry health and safety corporate script into something you'd want to learn from. We have a bodice ripping sexual encounter, a trip in The TARDIS, and a performance where you can actually feel the pain! Our VO question this week is all about what you keep in your booth, apart from your mic obviously! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads ...

Aug 10, 202334 minEp. 29

Ep 29 Trailer - David Monteith (out 11th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 29 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Monteith. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Aug 08, 202336 secEp. 29

Julie-Ann Dean: The one with the Storytelling Whimsy!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Julie-Ann Dean joins Sam and Mark to talk about what directors really want. When you're asked for storytelling and whimsy - are they two different things? Plus what does it mean when your only note on a read is "interesting!", and we look at audio guides in a variety of different ways. Our VO question this week is all about how and when to tell clients that you're not prepared to work with them any more! We’d love y...

Aug 03, 202333 minEp. 28

Ep 28 Trailer - Julie-Ann Dean (out 4th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 28 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Julie-Ann Dean. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Aug 01, 202345 secEp. 28

Natalie Chisholm: The one with the Three Audio Geeks!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , join Mark Ryes and guest-host Clare Reeves with Natalie Chisholm as the three audio geeks try to approach commercial scripts in different ways. They explore the importance of punctuation, and Clare drops a bombshell about her corporate script and why it needs to be read so quickly! Our VO question this week is all about whether you'd hire a virtual assistant. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of on...

Jul 27, 202334 minEp. 27

Ep 27 Trailer - Natalie Chisholm (out 28th July)

Short trailer for Episode 27 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Clare Reeves and Natalie Chisholm Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Jul 25, 202341 secEp. 27

Ally Murphy: The one with the Little Old Lady!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , Ally Murphy joins Sam and Mark to explore creative ways of approaching horror voices for Halloween - yes, we know it's early - but clients are already beginning to ask for it! We also tackle a video game script in some surprising ways, and bring a little old lady out to play. Our VO question this week is all about how you create a gaming character based in reality, rather than some over-the-top cartoon feel. We’d love you to join in and send us your v...

Jul 20, 202333 minEp. 26

Ep 26 Trailer - Ally Murphy

Short trailer for Episode 26 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ally Murphy - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 18, 202341 secEp. 26

Anthony Hewson: The one with the Overblown Puff Piece!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , Anthony Hewson joins Sam and Mark to talk about nailing an unusual trailer voice, what to do when clients want a script read one way, but you know it could be better another way... and Mrs Angry makes an appearance in the Wildcard section! Our VO question this week is all about the type of genres you've never had a go at, and why you haven't. 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 mp...

Jul 13, 202336 minEp. 25

Ep 25 Trailer - Anthony Hewson

Short trailer for Episode 25 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anthony Hewson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 11, 202333 secEp. 25

Alexia Kombou: The one with the Cool Urban Vibe!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , Alexia Kombou joins Mark and Sam to talk about how cool urban reads are the in-thing for ad agencies, why gaming promos can be voiced hard, and how our wildcard turns into a scouting adventure. Our VO question this week is all about auditions - how many takes should you send, and should you slate? 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.u...

Jul 06, 202329 minEp. 24

Ep 24 Trailer - Alexia Kombou

Short trailer for Episode 24 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alexia Kombou - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 04, 202340 secEp. 24

Andy B Robinson: The one with the Superhero Cape!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Andy B Robinson joins Mark and guest-host Liz Drury to talk about wearing you pants outside your trousers for a superhero commercial read, and how using emotes and humanisation can bring your gaming characters to life! Our VO question this week is all about keeping your voice in shape! So what kind of vocal warm-ups do you do? 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...

Jun 29, 202330 minEp. 23

Ep 23 Trailer - Andy B Robinson

Short trailer for Episode 23 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Liz Drury and Andy B Robinson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Liz's Website

Jun 27, 202332 secEp. 23

Jacqueline Duff: The One with the Genesis of Nora!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , Jacqueline Duff joins Sam and Mark to talk about a cacophony of farmyard animals, how musicality can influence every part of a read, and creating a personality in both RP and Irish accents. Our VO question this week is all about what to put in your subject header when you send a marketing email. 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 ...

Jun 22, 202332 minEp. 22

Ep 22 Trailer - Jacqueline Duff

Short trailer for Episode 22 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jacqueline Duff - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 20, 202345 secEp. 22

Philip Banks: The one with the Iranian Double Pause!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , chief voiceoverist Philip Banks joins Sam and Mark to talk about TV promos with an intense punch, and how to take the punch away! We play both sides of a documentary premise, question the Iranian Double Pause, and have fun with some cartoon characters. Our VO question this week is all about how you find a voiceover coach - and whether you need one in the first place! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show...

Jun 15, 202332 minEp. 21
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