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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 82 Trailer - Tom Hillenbrand (out 16th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 82 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Tom Hillenbrand. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24...

Aug 12, 202443 secEp. 82

Curt Hilton: The one with the Newsy Perspective

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Curt Hilton joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a news script to life - and why all newsreaders seem to have the same rhythmic qualities. We explore how to sell-a-dream for a client, and how to take luxury to spooky by a subtle vocal change. There's also a wildcard on a putting green from a pro golfer! Our VO question this week is all about voiceover podcasts - and the best tips and tricks we've each picked up from our guests...

Aug 08, 202436 minEp. 81

Ep 81 Trailer - Curt Hilton (out 9th Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 81 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Curt Hilton Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24...

Aug 05, 202443 secEp. 81

Paul Delaross: The one with the Booth Waggling!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Paul Delaross joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a cinematic feel to your reads, how to lift words out of a dull corporate script, and how being animated in the booth (or waggling) can really improve performance! Our VO question this week is all about the difference between performing on stage and performing in front of a mic. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send i...

Aug 01, 202435 minEp. 80

Ep 80 Trailer - Paul Delaross (out 2nd Aug)

Short trailer for Episode 80 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Delaross. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 29, 202444 secEp. 80

Gregory Dwyer: The one with the Surprising Tigger!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Gregory Dwyer joins Sam and Mark to talk about re-imagining really well known characters, voicing works that are out-of-copyright, a booth within a booth, and we herd some chickens with a Fox! Our VO question this week is all about Project Gutenberg - and how it could help your career no end! 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 ...

Jul 25, 202432 minEp. 79

Ep 79 Trailer - Gregory Dwyer (out 26th Jul)

Short trailer for Episode 79 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Gregory Dwyer. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 22, 202445 secEp. 79

Will Harrison-Wallace: The one with the Private Detective!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Will Harrison-Wallace joins Sam and Mark to talk about calming mindfulness scripts, how to deal with repeating words, bringing to life a film-noir scenario and some great stories about his characters in Thomas and Friends. Sam gets a little confused at the start of the show, and Mark brings out a Shakespearean tragedy wildcard! Our VO question this week is all about how easy it is to transition between stage acting ...

Jul 18, 202437 minEp. 78

Ep 78 Trailer - Will Harrison-Wallace (out 19th Jul)

Short trailer for Episode 78 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Will Harrison-Wallace. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 15, 202439 secEp. 78

Martine Richards: The one with the Heat Exhaustion!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Martine Richards joins Sam and Mark to talk about doing voiceover in the sweltering heat, scripts that appear to be one thing and turn out to be another, and how flapping and screaming is very common! Our VO question this week is all about how improvisation can make you a better voice actor! 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...

Jul 11, 202434 minEp. 77

Ep 77 Trailer - Martine Richards (out 12th Jul)

Short trailer for Episode 77 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martine Richards. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 08, 202442 secEp. 77

Mark Collins: The one with the Wizarding Triumverate!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Mark Collins joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different ways a wizard can be portrayed, whether sensual is always the way, and how characters you've portrayed before can be a great starting point. Our VO question this week is all about the mid-Atlantic accent. What is it, and how do you get one? 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...

Jul 04, 202432 minEp. 76

Ep 76 Trailer - Mark Collins (out 5th Jul)

Short trailer for Episode 76 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mark Collins. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jul 01, 202445 secEp. 76

Camilla Laxton: The one with the Agent Perspective!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Camilla Laxton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring a surprise into a script, playing a scammer, and how an international advert read changes depending on where it's being shown. Our VO question this week is all about lifting-the-lid on what agents really want from both voice actors and clients! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Ma...

Jun 27, 202434 minEp. 75

Ep 75 Trailer - Camilla Laxton (out 28th Jun)

Short trailer for Episode 75 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Camilla Laxton. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 24, 202442 secEp. 75

Mars Lipowski: The one with the Juicy Evil Character!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Mars Lipowski joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to spice up very dry corporate scripts, bringing out the evil and why that's so much fun, plus a shiny floor gameshow host and a mum at the schoolgates feature in the Wildcard section. Our VO question this week is all about what you should prepare for when creating a gaming demo reel. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for...

Jun 20, 202432 minEp. 74

Ep 74 Trailer - Mars Lipowski (out 21st Jun)

Short trailer for Episode 74 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mars Lipowski. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 17, 202437 secEp. 74

James Brown: The one with the Tilty Elbow Moment!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , James Brown joins Sam and Mark to talk about off-the-beaten-track travelogues, how sci-fi can conjure all kinds of voices, and why physical movement in the booth is good. There's a nerd, a laconic Frenchman and a nosey neighbour in the wildcard section! Our VO question this week is all about how and where to find clients - what works and what doesn't in marketing your voiceover business, Get involved! Have you got a...

Jun 13, 202434 minEp. 73

Ep 73 Trailer - James Brown (out 14th Jun)

Short trailer for Episode 73 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and James Brown. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 10, 202438 secEp. 73

Bart Kooiman: The one with the Millennial & the Dragon!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Dutch voice actor Bart Kooiman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the millennial read (and what that even means), a panto documentary, and how some clients don't give you enough information. There's a boy who comes face-to-face with a dragon and a farmer gets an electric shock! Our VO question this week is all about the evolution of language, both Dutch and English. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion tha...

Jun 06, 202433 minEp. 72

Ep 72 Trailer - Bart Kooiman (out 7th Jun)

Short trailer for Episode 72 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bart Kooiman. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 03, 202443 secEp. 72

Bev Standing: The one with the Bonus Perks!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Bev Standing joins Sam and Mark to talk about balancing the right level of caring and nurturing in a heart-tugging script, making sense of seemingly technical nonsense scripts, bringing out your inner Goddess, and Mark attempts the ballet "first position"! Our VO question this week is all about entering the voiceover industry in later life - and the advantages that can bring! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard su...

May 30, 202432 minEp. 71

Ep 71 Trailer - Bev Standing (out 31st May)

Short trailer for Episode 71 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bev Standing. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

May 27, 202442 secEp. 71

Jo Ashe: The one with the Talking Fortress!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Jo Ashe joins Sam and Mark to talk about audio walking tours, how to give castles, towers and fortresses a character voice, going from huge to tiny within the same script... and how to properly project a fit of the giggles! Our VO question this week is all about whether it you that you bring to a script or a character version of you! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for ...

May 23, 202433 minEp. 70

Ep 70 Trailer - Jo Ashe (out 24th May)

Short trailer for Episode 70 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jo Ashe. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

May 20, 202440 secEp. 70

Anna Cass: The one with the Physical Visualisation!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Anna Cass joins Sam and Mark to talk about about carefully crafted bespoke reads, how to skip over punctuation to bring new life to a script and the balance between friendly and corporate. There's also much childish hilarity as we realise it's episode 69! Our VO question this week is all about the key things you need to know as a newcomer to the industry. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we shou...

May 16, 202433 minEp. 69

Ep 69 Trailer - Anna Cass (out 17th May)

Short trailer for Episode 69 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anna Cass. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

May 13, 202439 secEp. 69

Christopher Kent: The one with the Alluring Fragrance!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Christopher Kent joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to sound luxurious but at a right old pace, a cheeky read for a saucy doc, words that just don't want to come out right, and how you can't say no to a spoon bending! Our VO question this week is all about the best notes a voice director can give to a voice actor. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it ...

May 09, 202430 minEp. 68

Ep 68 Trailer - Christopher Kent (out 10th May)

Short trailer for Episode 68 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Christopher Kent. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

May 06, 202441 secEp. 68

Emma Griffiths: The one with the Voiceover Bucket List!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Emma Griffiths joins Sam and Mark to talk about tall stories, wizarding family traits and chocolate tasting - plus there's an awful lot of giggling! Our VO question this week is all about your top ambitions in the voiceover field - what's still on your VO bucket list? 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 ...

May 02, 202433 minEp. 67
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