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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 67 Trailer - Emma Griffiths (out 3rd May)

Short trailer for Episode 67 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Griffiths. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Apr 29, 202440 secEp. 67

Noni Lewis: The one with the Queen Mum's Best Mate!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Noni Lewis joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants! Our VO question this week is all about the changes we've seen over a quarter of a century in the voiceover business. 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...

Apr 25, 202430 minEp. 66

Ep 66 Trailer - Noni Lewis (out 26th Apr)

Short trailer for Episode 66 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Noni Lewis. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Apr 22, 202438 secEp. 66

Scott Chambers: The One with the Exploding Teacher!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Scott Chambers joins Sam and Mark from Florida to talk about the US radio imaging market, being super tall, getting to grips with an introspective Mum (or Dad) and what happens when you lose your patience with kids! Our VO question this week is all about whether the US market wants British voices and vice-versa. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to u...

Apr 18, 202435 minEp. 65

Ep 65 Trailer - Scott Chambers (out 19th Apr)

Short trailer for Episode 65 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Chambers. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Apr 15, 202438 secEp. 65

Debs Wardle: The one with the Voiceover Writer!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , writer and voice actor Debs Wardle joins Sam and Mark to talk about turning over your own characters to other voice actors, how to create exertion noises, and embodying the undead! Our VO question this week is all about what writers create first - the characters or the universe they live in. 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 s...

Apr 11, 202433 minEp. 64

Ep 64 Trailer - Debs Wardle (out 12th Apr)

Short trailer for Episode 64 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Debs Wardle. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Apr 08, 202438 secEp. 64

Kasper Michaels: The one with the American Canadian!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Kasper Michaels joins Sam and Mark to talk about contrasting styles in commercial reads, whether pushing one in an IVR is the only option, and Igor (Dr Frankenstein's assistant) makes an appearance! Our VO question this week is all about the mid-atlantic accent, and whether Kasper's Canadian voice is recognised as such in the UK. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the ...

Apr 04, 202433 minEp. 63

Ep 63 Trailer - Kasper Michaels (out 5th Apr)

Short trailer for Episode 63 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kasper Michaels. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Apr 01, 202438 secEp. 63

Brendan McLatchie: The one with the Avuncular Unctuousness!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Brendan McLatchie joins Sam and Mark as they head to Hollywood on a plate, work out the right level of luxury for a read and create some sinister tones for a mysterious master carpenter. Our VO question this week is all about how a relative newcomers make the choice of which genres to concentrate on. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark o...

Mar 28, 202431 minEp. 62

Ep 62 Trailer - Brendan McLatchie (out 29 Mar)

Short trailer for Episode 62 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brendan McLatchie. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Mar 25, 202445 secEp. 62

Philip Chryssikos: The one with the Dark Dating Delivery!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Philip Chryssikos joins Sam and Mark to talk about how context changes a character read completely, how e-learning can be peppy, informative, quirky or even all three and one fun fact is a Sweet Little Mystery. Our VO question this week is all about whether formal acting training is necessary to become a voice actor. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it...

Mar 21, 202431 minEp. 61

Ep 61 Trailer - Philip Chrysikkos (out 22nd Mar)

Short trailer for Episode 61 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Chrysikkos. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Mar 18, 202438 secEp. 61

John Mundy: The one with the Rising Panic!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , LBC station voice John Mundy joins Sam and Mark to talk about the awful feeling you get when you know an impossible word is coming up, the best way to mark up scripts, and a cracking story about a panto dog! Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging, and the best way to approach it. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark ...

Mar 14, 202432 minEp. 60

Ep 60 Trailer - John Mundy (out 15th Mar)

Short trailer for Episode 60 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and John Mundy. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Mar 11, 202441 secEp. 60

Louisa Gummer - The One with the Perky Hello!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Louisa Gummer joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different ways of saying hello at the start of a script, how documentary styles have changed and a leisurely stroll around Ealing! Our VO question this week is all about the thing you love and the thing you loathe about voiceover as a job! 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 soc...

Mar 07, 202434 minEp. 59

Ep 59 Trailer - Louisa Gummer (out 8th Mar)

Short trailer for Episode 59 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Louisa Gummer. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Mar 04, 202447 secEp. 59

Ioana Botezan: The One with the Transylvanian Telephony!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Romanian voiceover artist Ioana Botezan joins Sam and Mark to talk about the bi-lingual voice market, why Eastern European telephony is so different to the UK, and how the archetypal vampire is a voice we all know and love. Our VO question this week is all about how scary leaving your career and going freelance as a voice artist can be! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea f...

Feb 29, 202432 minEp. 58

Ep 58 Trailer - Ioana Botezan (out 1st Mar)

Short trailer for Episode 58 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ioana Botezan. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Feb 26, 202445 secEp. 58

Aubrey Parsons: The One with the Cornflake Queen!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Aubrey Parsons joins Sam and Mark to talk about a timeline tongue twist of a list, a vintage blast from the past, flirting over the garden fence, and a catalogue of audiobooks! Our VO question this week is all about whether producers really are only looking for authentic accents. 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 ...

Feb 22, 202432 minEp. 57

Ep 57 Trailer - Aubrey Parsons (out 23rd Feb)

Short trailer for Episode 57 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Aubrey Parsons. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Feb 19, 202446 secEp. 57

Danny Cowan: The One without the Back-Up Plan!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Danny Cowan joins Sam and Mark to talk about all things TV continuity - from writing to time, talking to graphics live and changing style for different channels! Our VO question this week is all about the continuity back-up plan when live TV goes horribly wrong! (The clue's in the show title!!) 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'...

Feb 15, 202431 minEp. 56

Ep 56 Trailer - Danny Cowan (out 16th Feb)

Short trailer for Episode 56 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Cowan. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Feb 12, 202437 secEp. 56

Helen Lloyd: The one with the Irresistible Silence!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Helen Lloyd joins Sam and Mark to give a 24 carat gold masterclass in audiobook narration. Why less is more, how a pause is your most effective tool and how playing all the characters can be really liberating! Our VO question this week is all about why you might choose audiobook narration over commercials or corporates. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send...

Feb 08, 202434 minEp. 55

Ep 55 Trailer - Helen Lloyd (out 9th Feb)

Short trailer for Episode 55 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Helen Lloyd. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Feb 05, 202441 secEp. 55

Scott Tunnix: The One with the Isle of Wonders!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Scott Tunnix joins Sam and Mark to talk about video game characters, creating lighter corporate reads, being trapped in a small space and a spot of road rage! Our VO question this week is all about how you approach creating a character's unique sound! 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 podca...

Feb 01, 202431 minEp. 54

Ep 54 Trailer - Scott Tunnix (out 2nd Feb)

Short trailer for Episode 54 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Tunnix. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jan 29, 202449 secEp. 54

Jacky Davis: The One with the Talking Post!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Jacky Davis from Kidztalk joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing children's TV characters, kissing frogs and breathing life into corporate script lists! Our VO question this week is all about getting the best out of kids when they're in the booth (and what you should and shouldn't do as a parent of those kids!) Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to ...

Jan 25, 202433 minEp. 53

Ep 53 Trailer - Jacky Davis (out 26th Jan)

Short trailer for Episode 53 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jacky Davis. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jan 22, 202440 secEp. 53

Mike Cooper: The One with the Brit Abroad!

In this one year anniversary episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Mike Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters for inanimate objects, the nature of wildlife documentary voicing and how it can be used in other areas, and nipples! Our VO question this week is all about the pros and cons of being an ex-pat VO abroad! HDYST is a year old today and we want to thank you for your support and loyal listenership! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcar...

Jan 18, 202430 minEp. 52
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