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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 52 Trailer - Mike Cooper (out 19th Jan)

Short trailer for our one year anniversary - yes, episode 52 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Cooper Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jan 15, 202441 secEp. 52

JD Gibson: The one with the Surprising Narrator!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , JD Gibson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the right way to approach an audio guide for kids, why ellipses can be a good thing, and how you get into character on a session with a control room full of people listening! Our VO question this week is all about your voiceover new year's resolutions! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam'...

Jan 11, 202435 minEp. 51

Ep 51 Trailer - JD Gibson (out 12th Jan)

Short trailer for Episode 51 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and JD Gibson Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jan 08, 202437 secEp. 51

The Tricks and Tips Special!

In this special New Year episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Sam and Mark look back at some of great advice shared by their guests during the past year. You can find links to the individual podcasts below: Charles Nove Clare Reeves Rory Barnett Nic Redman David Monteith Kenny Blyth Liz Drury Darren Altman Or you can listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" Mark's demos &...

Jan 04, 202417 minEp. 50

The Wildcards Special!

In this festive special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Sam and Mark look back at some of their favourite Wildcards of the past year! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin...

Dec 28, 202322 minEp. 49

Ana Clements: The one with the Christmas Ingredients!

In this festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Ana Clements joins Sam and Mark to talk about how voices can be both joyful and melancholic at Christmas, we bring out the sleighbells, and why factual audiobooks (like recipe books) often get overlooked. Our VO question this week is all about how you create different voices for a myriad of audiobook characters. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send...

Dec 21, 202333 minEp. 48

Ep 48 Trailer - Ana Clements Xmas Episode (out 22nd Dec)

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

Dec 18, 202345 secEp. 48

Emma Hignett: The one with the Bus Stop Closure!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Emma Hignett joins Sam and Mark to talk about the mammoth task of voicing all seventy thousand London bus announcements! We also stray into pantomime territory and get a very sleepy wildcard! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Fee Fi Fo Fum - I hear th...

Dec 14, 202332 minEp. 47

Ep 47 Trailer - Emma Hignett (out 15th Dec)

Short trailer for Episode 47 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Hignett Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Dec 11, 202338 secEp. 47

Darren Altman: The one with the Wonderful Weirdness!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Darren Altman joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching genres that are out of your comfort zone... a controversial political figure makes an appearance, and how to make a Christmassy football ad in several different ways! Our VO question this week is all about the process of creating characters from the traits you see and hear. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for th...

Dec 07, 202335 minEp. 46

Ep 46 Trailer - Darren Altman (out 8th Dec)

Short trailer for Episode 46 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Darren Altman Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Dec 04, 202342 secEp. 46

Karen Esposito: The one with the Cosy Voicey Chambers!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Karen Esposito joins Sam and Mark to talk about vocal health, prepping a TV promo with lots of differing styles, and how to keep the entertainment in a seemingly very dry e-learning script. Our VO question this week is all about keeping your voice safe and well during the winter - and especially party season! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social ...

Nov 30, 202335 minEp. 45

Ep 45 Trailer - Karen Esposito (out 1st Dec)

Short trailer for Episode 45 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karen Esposito. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Nov 27, 202344 secEp. 45

Richard Savage: The one with the Bitchy Narrator!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Richard Savage joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating the Wildcard Generator, playing a character who's out of vision, and bringing a dry script to life by humanising it. Our VO question this week is all about how you get a pronunciation right first time. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceov...

Nov 23, 202334 minEp. 44

Ep 44 Trailer - Richard Savage (out 24th Nov)

Short trailer for Episode 44 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richard Savage. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Nov 21, 202335 secEp. 44

Sara Starling: The one with the Wildcard Poo Incident!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Sara Starling joins Sam and Mark to talk about voiceover in the dark recesses of space, and how to bring a real person to life when you're voicing their words! Our VO question this week is all about the average day in a voiceover's life! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 I d...

Nov 16, 202332 minEp. 43

Ep43 Trailer - Sara Starling (out 17th Nov)

Short trailer for Episode 43 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sara Starling. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Nov 14, 202342 secEp. 43

Ramesh Mahtani: The one with the Six Metre Monster!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Ramesh Mahtani joins Sam and Mark to talk about how much sell needs to go into telephony messaging, and rising levels of panic when your character comes face to face with a huge monster. Our VO question this week is all about the easiest ways to slip into character. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britis...

Nov 09, 202332 minEp. 42

Ep 42 Trailer - Ramesh Mahtani (out 10th Nov)

Short trailer for Episode 42 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ramesh Mahtani. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Nov 07, 202340 secEp. 42

Katie Flamman: The One with Alice Through the Looking Glass

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Katie Flamman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the intricacies of storytelling inside and outside the corporate world, and we showcase the amazing project from Brad Shaw as he produces Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through The Looking Glass" with no less than 175 different voice actors. Our VO question this week is all about the tricks of making a corporate script become a proper story, but without the Once Upon a Time ele...

Nov 02, 202333 minEp. 41

Ep 41 Trailer - Katie Flamman (out 3rd Nov)

Short trailer for Episode 41 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Katie Flamman. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Oct 31, 202338 secEp. 41

Blanche Anderson: The one with the Halloween Screamer!

In this Halloween special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Scottish voice actor Blanche Anderson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the spooktacular scripts falling into our inboxes, the variety of ghouls, witches, zombies and goblins we can conjure out of our mouths, and the crossover between audio drama and audio books! Our VO question this week is inspired by Blanche, because she's dyslexic. We're asking what fonts and other methods can make sight reading...

Oct 26, 202334 minEp. 40

Ep 40 Trailer - Blanche Anderson (out 27th Oct)

Short trailer for Episode 40 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Blanche Anderson - it's the Halloween Special! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Oct 24, 202340 secEp. 40

Emily Jardine: The one with the Killer & the Corgi!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine joins Sam and Mark to talk about the dark side of true crime documentaries, the lighter side of puppy personification, and in a run up to next week's Halloween episode, we explore the wet sound of Igor! Our VO question this week is all about auditions! From the expert casting ears of Emily and Sam, how many takes should you do, should you slate, and so much more! Get in...

Oct 19, 202333 minEp. 39

Ep 39 Trailer - Emily Jardine (out 20th Oct)

Short trailer for Episode 39 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emily Jardine. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Oct 17, 202340 secEp. 39

Oonagh O'Flaherty: The one with the Annoying Rankles!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Northern Irish voice actor Oonagh O'Flaherty joins Sam and Mark to talk about scripts that contain annoying rankles, the long lost summer and how to deal with a poetry-style commercial. Our VO question this week is all about the importance of being able to edit your audio. We’d love you to join in and give us an idea fo a wildcard genre - either DM Sam or mark on social media, or send your suggestion to podcast@brit...

Oct 12, 202331 minEp. 38

Ep 38 Trailer - Oonagh O'Flaherty (out 13th Oct)

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

Oct 10, 202342 secEp. 38

Phil Rowe: The one with the Compelling Welsh King!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Welsh voice actor Phil Rowe joins Sam and Mark to talk about the changing face of audio guides, powerful natural accents, and how to cope with difficult placenames in a script. Our wildcards include dialling the Welsh up to the max, and a superb vintage style never heard before! Our VO question this week is all about what kind of mics you have, and how many! We’d love you to suggest a wildcard style or genre for a f...

Oct 05, 202333 minEp. 37

Ep 37 Trailer - Phil Rowe (out 6th Oct)

Short trailer for Episode 37 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Phil Rowe. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Oct 03, 202340 secEp. 37

Kerry Hutchinson: The one where the Tips Keep Coming!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Kerry Hutchinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different styles of narration for audiobooks, how to pull back time in a script so you have more for the end, and our wildcards embrace mad professors, pirates and the late-great Joyce Grenfell! Our VO question this week is all about what your favourite audiobook is, and why. We’d love you to suggest a wildcard we could use in the show - either DM Mark or Sam on ...

Sep 28, 202333 minEp. 36
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