Join hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee from B Double E as we sit down with the brilliant Lizzie Jobling for an inspiring and honest conversation about neurodiversity in the voiceover industry. Lizzie, a full-time voice artist for seven years and coach for five, opens up about her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, sharing how these experiences have shaped both her career and her approach to coaching others. In this episode, we explore the unique strengths that neurodiversity can bring to voiceover wo...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In This Episode:Join hosts Helen and Rob Bee as they chat with Anna Cass, the rising star who's taken the voiceover world by storm in just two years. Fresh from winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards, Anna shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre performer to award-winning voice actor. This episode is perfect for aspiring voice actors and those curious about breaking into the industry. Anna's authentic insights into the realities of starting a VO career, combined with her infecti...
Jun 03, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We've been hosting the podcast for just over 1 year (yay! And BIG thanks to everyone who listens!), but we've not really talked about what either of us actually do. So this month Rob Bee is interviewing Helen Bee about branding. Asking: what the hell branding is anyway why it's important why it's NOT about how you sound where to start when you're branding our own VO business. For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: The VO Social Website Join the VO Social Email List VO Social...
May 06, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 13
🎙 In This Episode: Join Helen Bee and Rob Bee (frmo B Double E) as they sit down with the legendary Tanya Rich , one of the UK’s most experienced voiceover artists and coaches. With a career spanning four decades, Tanya has seen it all – from the golden age of voiceover to the rise of AI, from working in radio to becoming the voice of a lift, a water cooler, and an NHS campaign. We chat about: 40 years in voiceover – how she started and what’s changed Managing the punk band ‘Discharge’ – unexpe...
Apr 01, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Voicing Animations with Kate Harbour This month Rob and Helen Bee are joined by the legendary Kate Harbour – a voice actor with more iconic credits than you can shake a script at. You’ve heard her in Bob the Builder , Shaun the Sheep , Timmy Time , Octonauts , The Secret Show , Chip and Potato , Go! Go! Cory Carson … Honestly, the list goes on, and if we tried to name everything, we’d be here all day. She’s also a master of radio drama ( Doctor Who , Robin of Sherwood ), comedy ( Puckoon , The B...
Mar 04, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Oh, January. The month of relentless goal-setting, family obligations, catch-ups with friends, and wondering why payday feels so far away. It’s exhausting just thinking about it, isn’t it? This month on the podcast, we’re talking mindfulness –because honestly, who couldn’t use a bit of calm right now? We’ll guide you through a simple mindfulness practice you can do anywhere (yes, even while clutching your 5th cup of coffee) and you can download a free self-care journal, exercise and colouring pa...
Jan 07, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Rebekah Wilson Rebekah is the technical co-founder and CEO who co-created the entire suite of Source Elements software. With a degree in music composition and a lifetime of love for technology, Rebekah has focused her career as a composer, electronic music researcher and software developer, with a particular focus on media technology. With her dual capacities in both technical and business operations she is instrumental in building Source Elements into a global company, a connected network of te...
Dec 03, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This month we’re talking to an author and publisher/manager about audiobooks and how theyapproach to audiobooks. We cover how they chose narrators for their books, and how audiobooks affect the writing and management of their business. We also have the long awaited re-introduction of ‘News From Equity’ with Annette Rizzo. C.K. (Caimh) McDonnell isthe paranormal pen name of Irish bestselling author Caimh McDonnell. He is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer who now spends all his time writing...
Nov 05, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This month we're going through the bits of interviews we had to leave out of previous podcasts. This is all stuff that we simply couldn't fit into the relevant episodes, but it's too good to leave on the cutting room floor. We talk too much! VO Social Finland Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1864087334072036 Karen Webber runs Goodness Marketing : coaching and training for small businesses with big hearts who want to do marketing that feels good, does good and gets good results. ...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This month we're diving into money with Ray Dodd. Money is a conversation topic that's often avoided, but money is essential to us all. So how does our upbringing, our experiences and social expectations impact our relationship with money and our money-making potential? Ray Dodd’s coaching is all about Money Mindset without the BS. Her work gives you the tools to break free from oppressive social expectations that are holding you back from reaching your full money-making potential. Ray’s very fa...
Sep 03, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This month we talk to Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffett about a range of topics including Vocation/eVocation, NAVA and AI. What are these things? Have a listen and find out. Carin Gilfry is a voice actor, singer, conference owner, and the vice president & co-founder of The National Association of Voice Actors. Carin has worked in VO since 2012 for nationally recognized brands like CVS, Citibank, Disney, Estee Lauder, Pfizer, Volkswagen, and many more. She has brought to life characters in video...
Aug 06, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This month we interview 2 veterans of the Voiceover Industry in the UK. Paul Brown and Emma Clarke have over 80 years of experience between them, and they join us to share their wisdom. Emma Clarke is an award-winning voice actor and writer who works across multiple types of performance and media. She can be heard in radio and TV commercials, corporate presentations, toys, games, apps, public transport and almost anything that needs a voice. Her clients include Astra Zeneca, BBC, Bauer Media, Ch...
Jul 02, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Self-Promotion with Karen Webber Marketing is a phrase that often brings people out in a cold sweat, but it's also an essential part of running your voiceover business. Put simply - if you don'tpromote your business, you won't get work. But Karen knows there is a way to promote yourself in a way that not only works - it's fun too! Karen runs Goodness Marketing : coaching and training for small businesses with big hearts who want to do marketing that feels good, does good and gets good results. I...
Jun 04, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This month we've handed over to Bhavnisha Parmar (aka Bhav) to interview us both so you get to know us a little better. Bhav is an award-winning actress and voiceover artist. Among other things, she's appeared on-screen in Doctor Who Seasons 11- 13 and is currently the voice of Oral B and Nivea, is playing a range of roles in AAA games due to release in 2024, is the voice of Apple India, a resident Calm App narrator, and is the host of the Chill Show on BBC Asian Network.A HUGE thank you to Bhav...
May 07, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Find out what all the hoo-haa was about in the last episode. Spoiler alert: we say goodbye to Nic and Leah and welcomeour new hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee from BDouble E . We get a brief introduction to Rob and Helen, and a promisefor a fuller intro next month. If you have any questions for them for the next episode youcan email them to listen@thevosocial.com Also revealed is the new audio branding and we get a playbackof the full theme tune in all its glory. Many, many thank yous to everyone who...
Apr 02, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Find out what Leah learned on the BBC Radio Drama Company and hear all about Nic's ongoing conquering of the entire world in this quickfire catchup episode! Our Goal Setting Masterclass is on the 5th December 2023! Here's the link (don't forget to use the discount code PLOG5 to get £5 off) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planet-plan-it-is-back-tickets-756140294977 Also, join us for an announcement of GREAT MAGNITUDE on the 16th December at 3pm GMT! But as you've now missed it, you can read the Bi...
Jan 03, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 63
This is one for people who love working in animation AND for people who want an update on the very exciting collaborative episode we’re making with Spotlight in 2023! Book your ticket for our planning party: https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/event/youre-invited-to-a-planning-palooza/ Get your copy of the VO Career Planner: https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Find out more about Scripts Out Loud: https://scriptsoutloud.com/ Many thanks to organisers Julie Ann Dean and Sarah Jane Rose, (plus co-foun...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Find out about the six big things that Equity needs you to know, Leah's mad news, Nic's thrilling new project, and some VERY dramatic gossip about the future of the podcast... Also, here are some links: PLANNER: Get 10% off your Voiceover Career Planner with the code XMAS10 here: https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ VO SOCIAL NORTH: Here's the event page https://fb.me/e/3H4j3WtfJ but you'll have to join the VO Social North group here first: https://www.facebook.com/groups/409394646729749 SIGN UP T...
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Well howdy pardner! For this episode we’ve got the world’s leading expert on the General American accent to describe its features, talk us through common mistakes people make when learning it and help us figure out how to adjust for age, gender and ethnicity. We also hear from a bunch of fantastic, real-life American voiceovers about their experiences with using it, and even a little bit about the psychological impact of conforming to a geographically non-specific standard. Find out more about R...
Nov 01, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Come with us on the trip of a lifetime as we hunt down the New Yorkiest New York accent AND the best pizza in the whole of NYC! We also popped into VOcation to run a workshop and talk on a panel while we were there, so we recorded a bunch of lovely VOs talking about what the most interesting and useful things were that they learned at the conference. Also featuring an appearance from the accent expert's accent expert Mr Erik Singer! Who's walking where? We're walking here! GET YOUR VO CAREER PLA...
Oct 01, 2022•35 min
It's the clash of the branding titans! Committed anti-branding cynic Leah goes head to head with branding evangelist Clare... who will win? Will referee Nic Redman's blatant bias sway the match either way? Find out in our first episode back after a summer away... oh how we've missed you! Also in this episode, a brilliant chat with our partners Spotlight about everything they’re doing to help voiceovers with their careers! GET YOUR PLANNER: https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ WORK WITH CLARE: http...
Sep 01, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this very quick last hurrah before we disappear for the summer, find out what sort of antics we're planning for later this year, including stuff in AMERICA, another big accent investigation, and a return to an old favourite but with a brand new live element just to keep things spicy... Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ BIG THANKS to Natalia Schwartz, Tony Francis, Natalie Silverman, Jordan Moore and Barry Ring. Theme tune written and performed by Marti...
Jun 26, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 57
All the very best bits of the One Voice Conference in one bumper edition of the VO Social! Get your Voiceover Career Planner here: https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Speakers Friday Keynote - Dirk Maggs Saturday Keynote - Debbie Arnold Instinctive Audio - Sam Crowther Effort Sounds - D’arcy Smith Emote Strings - Stephane Cornicard Radio Commercials - Jack Oddie Agents panel - Camilla Grevstad Laxton, Peter Morris, Daniel Richards Core Issues Panel - Tim Odofin De-Stress In The Booth - Elroy Spoo...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 57
MOOO! WOOF! SQUIRK! It’s time for some animal noises! Join us in the Voiceover Zoo to find out why it’s a great idea to practise your donkey impression in the shower AND how to think technically about the things your voice is doing. Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ With enormous thanks to: The Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast: https://www.20k.org/episodes/creaturespeakers Eloise Whitmore from Naked Productions: http://nakedproductions.co.uk/ Dian Perry: htt...
May 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Breathing. It's the most basic of all the necessary functions, but if it's even a little bit out of kilter it can have a catastrophic effect on your voice... In this episode we have: Nic chatting to breathworker Hannah Kendaru (https://inspire-breathwork.org/) about why breath awareness can be key to a successful voice career A whole guided breathing exercise to help with breath control for voiceovers Leah telling a (somehow relevant) story about the time she was caught living in slightly reduce...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Fancy sharpening up your editing game? A bit nervous of all that technical business? Well guess what! We've brought in expert Rob Bee to tell us exactly what we need to know as voiceovers to keep things tight. Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Find out more about... Nic's "Ultimate Voice Getaway" Retreat: https://nicolaredman.com/voice-coach/courses-and-retreats/ultimate-voice-getaway-retreat/ Rob Bee: https://b-double-e.co.uk/ Jo Troy: https://www.jotroy...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Right then, let’s all cheer ourselves up a bit! After last month delve into some of the worst experiences anyone can have in a booth, it’s time to turn our attention to some of the very BEST. This episode is produced in collaboration with the Talking Creative podcast, and features a live workshop stacked with advice for voiceovers AND producers on how to make every session as successful as it can possibly be. Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Listen to th...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min
A couple of updates from the union about AI and gaming that we couldn't fit into the big episode at the start of the month... Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Tickets for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-direct-and-be-directed-tickets-223282984417 #SendItToShannon: ssailing@equity.org.uk Gaming Agreement: https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2021/december/uks-first-ever-agreement-for-voice-artists-engaged-on-video-game-recordings/...
Jan 14, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 52
What do you do when things go wrong? How about when they go really, really wrong? Find out what YOU can do if you see or experience abuse in any of its hideous forms, plus tales of the worst directorial notes VO Socialites have ever received, and even the odd spot of singing... Get your Voiceover Career Planner here: https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Tickets to “How To Direct And Be Directed” with the Talking Creative Podcast - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-direct-and-be-directed-tickets-...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Do you want to make this year your best professional year yet? This episode is going to help you do exactly that! Find out how to create great habits that stick, and why everyone's talking about the VO Social's new Voiceover Career Planner... Get your Voiceover Career Planner here! https://thevosocial.myshopify.com/ Find out more about Dan Bradford here: https://www.mindfulacting.co.uk/ Find out more about Jo Troy at www.jotroy.com Join in with the big VO Social Challenge here: https://forms.gle...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 51
