AB, NJ and JT managed to catch casting director Lance Kistler in a rare moment of quiet time. The conversation is frank, honest, covering the expectations Lance has for your auditions, as well as myth-busting some industry beliefs. Find Lance's work here: https://www.kampcasting.com/ And more voiceover industry info on our other podcasts here: https://www.boothbesties.com/podcast-library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode, AB, NJ and JT are joined by DPN talent agent, Vince LeBica. Vince gives an intense, mini course on how to negotiate your rates and develop your own rate card. We also dive into the importance of communication with your representation and clients, as well as practical ways to educate clients about industry standard rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 6
NJ and AB caught up with Michelle Sundholm in this popcast to talk about staying organized, setting goals, coaching, fostering industry relationships and so much more! Find Michelle here: https://michellesundholm.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Want to know more about the One Voice conference? AB, NJ and JT met with Hugh Edwards, CEO and Co-Founder of Gravy For The Brain, to get all the info for you! Find One Voice Conference here: https://www.onevoiceconference.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this popcast, AB, NJ and JT have a candid conversation with veteran agent Billy Collura about industry trends, what CESD does differently than other agencies, and what it takes to make it as a VO in today's market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 3
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB Find Next Level here...
May 18, 2024•38 min
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB Find Sound On Studio...
May 13, 2024•18 min
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB Find Wendy here: htt...
May 05, 2024•37 min
Paul Cartwright is a vo phenom, but overcoming his fears along the way was just about as hard as the work he put into becoming a voice actor. Paul joins AB and JT to talk about what that journey looked like and and share his advice. Find Paul here: https://www.paulcartwrightvo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 2
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB To learn more about ...
Apr 29, 2024•12 min
This popcast takes us out of the booth to talk to Jim Cooper about his book, The (not so little) book of Cancer Caregiving. AB and JT learn about Jim's experience caring for his wife during her battle with brain cancer, and how that turned into a book that walks with caregivers to help them on their journey. Take a listen! Find Jim's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Little-Book-Cancer-Caregiving/dp/098882132X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB Find Elaine here: ht...
Apr 24, 2024•12 min
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB To learn more about ...
Apr 19, 2024•23 min
What is the role of a Voiceover Demo in 2024? Can I do it myself? If not, who should I work with? This is a hot topic right now, so the VO Booth Besties decided to go straight to the source and interview as many Demo Producers as we could find to help answer these important questions. Our hope is to provide you with options to consider as you search for the right producer for YOU! Inclusion on this list is for introductory purposes only and does not imply endorsement by VOBB To learn more about ...
Apr 13, 2024•19 min
In this episode, AB, NJ and JT reflect on the state of the industry, chat about representation, and look back on their favorite moments in the past 80 episodes. Find Aleesha Bake here: https://www.aleeshabakevoiceovers.com/ Find Jen Greenfield here: https://www.jengreenfieldvo.com/ Find Jen Tophoney here: https://www.jentophoneyvo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This episode was born from a desire to answer a collection of questions from the VO community about demos, demo producers, and the role of a demo in 2024. To get a better understanding, AB, NJ and JT interviewed more than 30 demo producers, asking the same questions of each, to learn about what they do and how they do it. We also surveyed agents, both national and regional, to find out how they feel about demos and the role they play in selecting talent for their rosters. Kay Bess lends her deca...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Today's conversation with Aimee Eckley takes us beyond the LinkedIn connecting and cold emails to really find WHO you should be marketing to and how to best reach them. AB, NJ and JT agree, there's a lot to take away from this episode. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Connect with Aimee here: AimeeE@mansimedia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeeeckley/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 18
We don't often consider all the things that go into a project before we get behind the mic to add our voice. In this episode, AB and JT talk to the co-founders of Suora Studio, Tristan Gardner and Baaqir Yusuf. They share their creative processes and we discuss the similarities in our industries, such as marketing, networking and the importance of client relations. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Baaqir and Tristan here: https://www.suorastudios.com/ Hosted on...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Cliff Zellman doesn't just have his hand on the pulse of automotive, as AB, NJ and JT quickly discovered. While this was intended to be a conversation about VO in the automotive genre, it takes twists and turns into general advertising trends that are quite insightful! And yeah. We got some automotive info in there too. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Cliff here: https://www.a-mazingdemos.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 16
Jim Kennelly and Sam Ufret are part of the heart of Lotas Productions. How is a production company different than an agency? How is Lotas different than other production companies? AB, NJ and JT asked Jim and Sam and here's what they learned. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Lotas Productions here: https://www.lotasproductions.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 23, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 15
He's a vo tech guru, composer, musician, and a name known throughout the industry. Tim joins AB, NJ and JT to give some tips, tell us about his teaching style and hint at some amazing new projects on the horizon. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Tim and his courses here: https://votechguru.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Have you turned on the Audio Description for a show or movie to check it out? "The what now?", you ask. Audio Description is a lesser-known genre in VO, but it really shouldn't be. Fair to say AB, NJ and JT learned a lot from guest, Roy Samuelson in this hour. And we've only scratched the surface. Check it out! Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Roy here: roysamuelson.com Get more info about AD here: ADNA.org And check out the podcast: The ADNA Presents Hosted on...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 14
30+ year promo veteran and coach, David Alden, joins AB, NJ and JT to talk about the how-to, why and creative heart of promo. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find David here: https://www.davidalden.com/ Coach with David here: https://www.myvocoach.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Frank Verderosa is an industry veteran with over 3 decades of experience in all things audio. In this episode Frank shares his insight about the state of the industry with AB, NJ and JT as well as demystifying some tech. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Frank's website and classes here: https://www.frankverderosa.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this enlightening conversation with David H. Lawrence XVII, AB, NJ and JT learned the history of ACX, why audiobook narration is NOT as daunting as it appears to be, why XVII and SO much more! Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find out more about David's ACX Masterclass here: https://www.acxmasterclass.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 11
When Chipper Whatcott couldn't find a content management system for his video projects, he set out to build one. In this episode, AB, NJ and JT find out what Whelm is and just how well it translates managing audio projects. It's just what we've been looking for! Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Get Whelm for FREE here: https://www.trywhelm.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 19, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this frank and honest discussion, Suzanne answers all the hard questions that AB, NJ and JT tossed her way. From casting trends to the do's and dont's of dealing with an agent and so much more, this hour is packed with great info. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Suzanne here: https://aspvo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 9
When you ask Thom Pinto to talk about narration, you have no idea just how much you're going to learn. With decades of documentaries, in-show narration, promo, commercial and more behind him, Thom is an industry-leading expert on the topic. NJ and JT are fond of saying, "You don't know what you don't know", and this interview is a perfect illustration. Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Thom here: https://www.thompinto.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this final episode of 2023, AB, NJ and JT are joined by the master of improv, Tim Powers. Tim shares his knowledge, experience, why you want a "Yes, and..." rather than a "No, but..." and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor, StudioBricks! https://studiobricks.com/ Find Tim here: https://voiceofpowers.com/ Coach with Tim here: http://timprov.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 7
Aleesha Bake and Jen Greenfield chat with Alexa Magnotto, CSA, She shares her experiences, her insights into the VoiceOver industry and what it takes to be successful in this business. A Huge thanks to our Sponsor Studiobricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 6
