Episode 345 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad continue their part 2 interview with mega-talented voice actor, Anna Vocino. You may not know Anna's name but you hear her voice on TV commercials and promos every single day. Anna is one of the busiest in-demand voice over actors in the voice-over industry. Some of her current and past clients include promos for comedies and late-night on NBC, ABC, CBS, Nickelodeon, Fox Sports, Cartoon Network, and The Tennis Channel, plus hundreds of TV...
Apr 19, 2020•34 min•Ep. 161
Episode 344 Part 1 of 2 - Before the COVID-19 pandemic happened, Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad got to have an inspiring and entertaining chat with voice actor, Anna Vocino. You may not know her name but you hear her voice on TV constantly. Anna is one of the busiest voice over actors in the industry and she is literally crushing it in Network TV Promos. Some of her current and past clients include promos for comedies and late-night on NBC, ABC, CBS, Nickelodeon, Fox Sports, Cartoon Network, an...
Apr 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 160
Episode 343 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are back to continue their interview with the amazing and very talented, Chris Call. Chris is a Prop Design and Property Master for Film/Television Production. He's the secret weapon behind the visuals in some of the biggest TV shows and blockbuster movies on the planet. Some of his most recent credits include: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. We're taking you inside the world of movies and TV shows and showing you wh...
Apr 07, 2020•23 min•Ep. 159
Episode 342 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are super psyched to chat with one of their family, the amazing and super talented, Chris Call. Chris is a Prop Design and Property Master for Film/Television Production. He's the secret weapon behind the visuals in some of the biggest TV shows and blockbuster movies on the planet. Some of his most recent credits include: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. We're taking you inside the world of movies and TV shows and sho...
Apr 01, 2020•33 min•Ep. 158
Episode 341 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are back in their part 2 interview with versatile actor, voiceover talent, master improviser, and dialect expert/guru, Kiff VandenHeuvel. Kiff is an alumnus of The Second City comedy theatre, where he frequently performs and teaches sketch comedy and voiceover. He has worked on hit TV series such as THIS IS US, THE ROOKIE, I’M DYING UP HERE, NCIS, RICHIE RICH, PARKS & RECREATION, BASKETS, and many others and has also appeared in featu...
Mar 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 157
Episode 340 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are super stoked to welcome versatile actor, voiceover talent, master improviser, and dialect expert, Kiff VandenHeuvel. Kiff is an alumnus of The Second City comedy theatre, where he frequently performs and teaches sketch comedy and voiceover. He has worked on hit TV series such as THE ROOKIE, I’M DYING UP HERE, NCIS, RICHIE RICH, PARKS & RECREATION, BASKETS, and many others and has also appeared in feature films including LA LA LAND...
Mar 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 156
Episode 339 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad welcome back iconic L.A voiceover agent, Vanessa Gilbert of RSA Talent Management. Vanessa Gilbert was the former president and co-founder of TGMD Talent Agency in L.A., then headed the voice-over department at Solid Talent Agency and NOW she is proud to be the head voiceover agent at RSA Talent Management. Vanessa brings over 40 years of experience to the VO industry and is highly regarded for her "ear" and the ability to draw out superi...
Mar 08, 2020•22 min•Ep. 155
Episode 338 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are extremely excited to bring you iconic L.A agent, Vanessa Gilbert of RSA Talent Management. Vanessa Gilbert was the former president and co-founder of TGMD Talent Agency in Los Angeles, and then headed the voice-over department at Solid Talent Agency. Vanessa brings over 30 years of knowledge and experience to the VO industry and is now proud to be the head voiceover agent at RSA Talent Management. Vanessa is highly regarded in the ind...
Mar 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 154
Episode 337 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad continue their highly informative conversation with L.A agent, James Murray of the bi-coastal voiceover agency, Abrams Artists. We're talking about "EVERYTHING VO AGENTS" including the task of obtaining major market representation as well as answering all of your "agent" related questions. DO NOT miss this incredibly informative 2-part episode with powerhouse agent, James Murray. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/fEKnBm Wat...
Feb 24, 2020•23 min•Ep. 153
Episode 336 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are getting down and dirty with highly sought after agent, James Murray of powerhouse bi-coastal voiceover authority, Abrams Artists Agency. We're talking about "EVERYTHING VO AGENTS" including obtaining major market representation as well as answering all of your "agent" related questions. DO NOT miss this very cool and incredibly informative 2 part episode with our good friend, James Murray. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo...
Feb 16, 2020•21 min•Ep. 152
Episode 335 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey Aswad are excited to bring you celebrated voice actors, Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche. Yes, the worst-kept best-kept secret in the animation biz is out and we are talking with Pinky and the Brain. From surviving cancer to the highest levels of success, these two best friends share it all and speak from their hearts with us. Welcome to Season 9 of VO Buzz Weekly! Wow! Can you believe we've been bringing you interviews with so many the industry's...
Feb 09, 2020•37 min•Ep. 151
Episode 334 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey Aswad are excited to bring you celebrated voice actors, Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche. Yes, the worst-kept best-kept secret in the animation biz is out and we are talking with Pinky and the Brain. From surviving cancer to the highest levels of success, these two best friends share it all and speak from their hearts with us. Welcome to Season 9 of VO Buzz Weekly! Wow! Can you believe we've been bringing you interviews with so many the industry's...
Feb 04, 2020•42 min•Ep. 150
Episode 333 Part 2 of 2. Chuck & Stacey welcome back the CEO and founder of VOX Talent Agency in Los Angeles, Wes Stevens. Wes has been working in the entertainment and media industry for over 24 years as an entrepreneur and professional advocate for performers and brands. Wes is a masterful agent in the areas of voice-over, advertising, celebrity endorsements, gaming, animation, social media, and content development. His focus is on the shifts in what defines "engagement" and "relevance" in...
Dec 23, 2019•34 min•Ep. 149
Episode 332 Part 1 of 2. Chuck & Stacey welcome the CEO and founder of VOX Talent Agency in Los Angeles, Wes Stevens. Wes has been working in the entertainment and media industry for over 24 years as an entrepreneur and professional advocate for performers and brands. Wes is a powerhouse agent in the areas of voice-over, advertising, celebrity endorsements, gaming, animation, social media, and content development. His focus these days is on the shifts in what defines "engagement" and "releva...
Dec 15, 2019•30 min•Ep. 148
Episode 331 Part 2of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome back legally blind voice actor, Pete Gustin. From Commercials to Network TV Promos to Radio Imaging campaigns to being the signature voice of the Fox News Channel. Pete Gustin may not be able to see but that doesn't stop him from recording 40- to 50 voiceover jobs per day. This guy is Unstoppable! Pete was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration at age 8. Despite the prognosis of this blinding disease, Pete has gone on to become not just a voice over...
Dec 01, 2019•27 min•Ep. 147
Episode 330 Part 1of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome legally blind voice actor, Pete Gustin. From Super Bowl ads to Network TV Promos to some of the most recognizable radio imaging campaigns in the country. Pete Gustin is also the signature voice of the Fox News Channel. The BIG questions are... How can a legally blind man be so successful in voice-over? Pete was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration at age 8. Despite the prognosis of this blinding disease, Pete has gone on to become not just a voice...
Nov 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 146
Episode 329 Part 2 of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome back their good friend and talented artist responsible for their one-of-a-kind jewelry, Gina Coconato-Hering. In addition to being an amazing singer and voice actor, Gina is the creator of Earthly Love & Light. Five years ago, Gina, set out to make a functional line of jewelry that was cool, hip, sparkly, fun, and meaningful. With the support of dear friends and family, her fun hobby has turned into a thriving business that is getting massiv...
Nov 24, 2019•22 min•Ep. 145
Episode 328 Part 1 of 2 – Chuck and Stacey are super excited to share the artist responsible for their one-of-a-kind jewelry, Gina Coconato-Hering. In addition to being a talented singer and actor, Gina is the creator of Earthly Love & Light and is obsessed with crystals, essential oils, and all things magic. Five years ago, Gina, set out to make a functional line of jewelry that was sparkly, fun, and meaningful. With the support of dear friends and family, her fun hobby has turned into a th...
Nov 04, 2019•27 min•Ep. 144
Episode 327 Part 3 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are back and bring you Part 3 interview with the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. The show is officially coming back for a reboot and we have the full story! The amazing actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the VO Buzz Weekly studio so please help us welcome back Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell and Tress MacNeille. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot (and let's not forget Pinky and the Brain) are coming back to our TV screens after more than 20 year...
Oct 27, 2019•33 min•Ep. 143
Episode 326 Part 2 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are back and excited to bring you the Part 2 interview with the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. YES, the show is officially back and we have the whole scoop! The actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the studio with us for an incredibly FUN and entertaining interview. Please help us welcome the totally ZANY, Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell & Tress MacNeille. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot (and let's not forget Pinky and the Brain) are comin...
Oct 21, 2019•30 min•Ep. 142
Episode 325 Part 1 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are crazy excited to bring you the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. YES, the show is officially back and so is the stellar original cast. The actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the studio with us for an incredibly entertaining interview. Please help us welcome the wonderful, Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell and Tress MacNeille. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot (and let's not forget Pinky and the Brain) are coming back to our TV screens after mor...
Oct 14, 2019•38 min•Ep. 141
Episode 324 Part 2 – After years of interviewing voice over industry pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and our very own, Stacey J. interviews the industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row seat to a candid conversation with Chuck Duran about every aspect of demo production including his unique process for creating demos that help voice actors build a successful and profitable voice-over career. Both parts of this spir...
Oct 07, 2019•33 min•Ep. 140
Episode 323 Part 1 – After years of interviewing top voice over pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and Stacey J. interviews the mastermind whos satisfied clients and respected voice over colleagues call, "The industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer. The one and only, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row seat to a candid conversation with Chuck Duran about every aspect of demo production including his unique process for creating demos that help voice act...
Sep 30, 2019•36 min•Ep. 139
Episode 322 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with Dean Panaro, the amazing Los Angeles talent agent and force behind Dean Panaro Talent. Dean answers what he feels actors should know and do if they want to be taken seriously in the voice over industry and gives a great tip for creating animation characters. He shares his approach to being an agent in today’s industry and his criteria for representing talent that are outside of Los Angeles. Dean expresses his desire for his cli...
Apr 15, 2019•27 min•Ep. 138
Episode 321 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the wonderful Los Angeles talent agent, Dean Panaro of Dean Panaro Talent. Dean talks about the voice over genres that new, talented voice actors should pursue and offers advice to seasoned actors for getting help with their reads and self-direction. He shares his experiences with demo content, what he listens for in demos and his approach to working with talent buyers. Dean expresses his expectations of the clients he represents and what trends and ...
Apr 08, 2019•31 min•Ep. 137
Chuck & Stacey are in the recording studio producing a tv promo voiceover demo reel for iconic super talented voice actor, Steve Blum. In this episode of "Voice Over Demo Spotlight" we are taking you behind the scenes and showing you how we record a professional voice over demo that rocks! This 30 minute video is jam packed with loads of recording and producing advice, tips and priceless information. You know Steve Blum for his work on Video Games And Anime. He's the voice of Wolverine and h...
Apr 01, 2019•29 min•Ep. 136
Episode 320 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with their longtime bestie, Mason Bendewald CEO of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions. As the fitness industry’s top director/producer, Mason is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time, launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library and so much more. Mason shares what he learned in his early years directing infomercials and fitness videos and the genesis of his company MEGAMACE Fitness Produ...
Mar 17, 2019•27 min•Ep. 135
Episode 319 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the fitness industry’s go-to director/producer of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions, Mason Bendewald. He is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time and launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library. Mason candidly talks about taking being an entrepreneur highlighting points from his sought after, CEO of ME talk he gives that is geared towards helping artists and creative professionals build thriving busines...
Mar 10, 2019•25 min•Ep. 134
Episode 318 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome two of the amazing agents from SBV Talent in Los Angeles, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. The two discuss the current demographics and trends they are seeing in commercials, animation, video games and tv promos. They offer great advice to voice actors who need to work on their more natural, conversational delivery and stress the importance of doing your research. The pair talks about how SBV handles auditions and some of the common missteps that...
Mar 05, 2019•30 min•Ep. 133
Episode 317 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome rockstar Los Angeles talent agents from SBV Talent, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. Jessica explains what an SBV represented talent should expect from them while Cynthia answers what talent should expect in general from an agent. They discuss how to prepare for meeting with a prospective agent as well as what happens following the meeting. The pair talks about what they need to hear on a voice over demo that catches their attention and makes the...
Feb 24, 2019•37 min•Ep. 132
