Episode 316 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the fun with acting icon, Mona Marshall of South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away and so much more. Mona talks about the times when she has felt discouraged in her career and when she realized that performing was her destiny. She shares more about her personal relationships and recalls when she discovered she could voice both male and female voices. Mona talks about the next chapter for her that includes selling her animated series, the Adve...
Feb 17, 2019•23 min•Ep. 131
Episode 315 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome versatile voice actor, writer and artist, Mona Marshall, known for her versatile work in South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away, Publix commercials and more. Mona shares the process of voicing dozens of characters on the iconic South Park cartoon and tells the story of how she got the job paying tribute to the very talented, late Mary Kay Bergman. She offers the backstory of her wire dancer jewelry and art that she makes and discusses the gen...
Feb 10, 2019•35 min•Ep. 130
Episode 314 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with award-winning Penguin Random House producers and creators of www.Ahab.us, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson, who share how they each found their way to work for one of the most prestigious audiobook publishers in the world. They contemplate where they see the future of audiobooks going and express what they love most about their work. Dan and Julianna offer advice to narrators for how to move forward in the audiobook industry. They ...
Feb 03, 2019•28 min•Ep. 129
Episode 313 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome award-winning Penguin Random House producers, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson. They share the in-depth collaborative process of what goes into making a professional audiobook. They discuss the incredible growth of the audiobook industry and the changes they’ve seen which prompted the creation of the online casting database, www.Ahab.us They share the inspiration for Ahab and give specifics about their expectations of narrators as well as key elements to...
Jan 27, 2019•26 min•Ep. 128
Episode 312 Part 2– The SEASON 8 Premiere continues with Chuck and Stacey talking all things voice over with bi-coastal talent management team, ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin share how their professional and personal dynamic works so effectively, They weigh in on voice over demos, what works, what doesn’t, and what industry standards and factors they consider when representing voice talent. They discuss the importance of voice over coaching and finding the ri...
Jan 21, 2019•33 min•Ep. 127
Episode 311 Part 1– SEASON 8 begins with Chuck and Stacey welcoming the powerhouse bi-coastal talent management team of ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin discuss the ways technology and accessibility has impacted how they do business in the current voiceover industry. They speak to the importance of building and maintaining relationships with buyers. They discuss their motivation for creating ACM Talent and how it strives to serve the needs of their versatile vo...
Jan 21, 2019•31 min•Ep. 126
Episode 310 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue their conversation with the amazing Amanda Wyatt, video game casting and voice director, working on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and so many more. Amanda shares an experience with a high school mentor that impacted her greatly and how she strives to maintain balance in her busy life. She offers sound advice to actors wanting to work in video games and gives some important points for audition do’s and don’ts, as well as for video game demos....
Dec 09, 2018•22 min•Ep. 125
Episode 309 Part 1 - Chuck and Stacey welcome video game voice director and casting director, Amanda Wyatt who helped bring to life epic video game titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Halo 5, Batman: Arkham Origins, Mafia III and many, many more. Amanda explains some of the biggest obstacles voice over actors need to overcome when creating characters and stresses the importance of making strong choices. She talks about her casting and audition process and shares how she found her way into voi...
Dec 02, 2018•33 min•Ep. 124
Episode 308 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue their informative and eyeopening conversation with Amy Chapman of Voice Lab LA. As a licensed and board-certified Speech & Language Pathologist, vocal therapist and singing voice specialist, Amy talks about the possible effects that specific liquids, cannabis and CBD oil can have on the vocal track. She weighs in on “dry mouth”, how much water to drink each day and how to take care of your voice as you age. Amy explains the anatomy of an infant’...
Nov 25, 2018•21 min•Ep. 123
Episode 307 Part 1 - Chuck and Stacey are extremely excited to sit down with Amy Chapman, a licensed and board-certified Speech & Language Pathologist, vocal therapist and singing voice specialist dedicated to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy works with all kinds of people from emerging talents, Grammy winning artists and Broadway stars, to singers, voice over actors and speakers, to help maintain a healthy voice and increase their vocal range, perfect their record...
Nov 12, 2018•33 min•Ep. 122
Episode 306 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with George Whittam and Dan Lenard, the voice over industry’s home voice-over studio gurus and hosts of the popular live web show, Voice over Body Shop (VOBS). Learn more about microphones and the 3 Key Elements to doing good voice over that include good acoustics, microphone placement and technique and recording levels. George and Dan speak to what each other’s strengths are and when they are the happiest in their lives. Follow on ...
Nov 04, 2018•35 min•Ep. 121
Episode 305 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome George Whittam and Dan Lenard, the voiceover industry’s home voiceover studio gurus and hosts of the popular live web show, Voiceover Body Shop (VOBS), formerly East West Audio Body Shop (EWABS). Get to know George and Dan as they share personal stories and their impressive technology knowledge. Hear how they first met in 2008 and the way their original live show East West Audio Body Shop (EWABS) came to be in 2011, as well as their roles, responsibi...
Oct 28, 2018•31 min•Ep. 120
Episode 304 - Part 2 Interview: Chuck and Stacey keep talking with Voice Over Artist, Roger Craig Smith. Roger is the announcer/narrator for NBC's smash hit "World of Dance" and has narrated more than 1,000 episodes of other TV shows, including TLC's longest-running prime time series "Say Yes to the Dress" and DIY Network's "Crashers" series. Roger has voiced more than 170 characters for the Emmy award-winning Cartoon Network series Regular Show and voices "Sonic the Hedgehog" in the critically-...
Oct 21, 2018•24 min•Ep. 119
Episode 303 - Part 1 Interview: Chuck and Stacey are super excited to sit down with Voice Over Artist, Roger Craig Smith. Roger is the announcer/narrator for NBC's smash hit "World of Dance" and has narrated more than 1,000 episodes of other TV shows, including TLC's longest-running prime time series "Say Yes to the Dress" and DIY Network's "Crashers" series. Roger is a man, quite literally, of a thousand voices. In just one production alone, Roger has voiced more than 170 characters for the Emm...
Oct 14, 2018•33 min•Ep. 118
EPISODE 302 - Chuck and Stacey continue Part 2 conversation with talent manager, Jason Helzner and voice actor, Scott Rummell who explains what’s so impressive and admirable about his manager and friend. The two share some fun and interesting stories about working together as well as the demands of working in the fast-paced movie trailer business. Scott and Jason offer some guidance for those who want to pursue a career in voice over and in movie trailers. Jason shares some of his early backgrou...
Oct 07, 2018•25 min•Ep. 117
Episode 301 - Chuck & Stacey are here for Part 1 interview with highly sought after movie trailer manager, Jason Helzner and one of the voice over industry's top movie trailer voice actors, Scott Rummell. Some of Scott's recent movie trailer work includes: Mile 22, Avengers: Infinity War, The Shape Of Water, Darkest Hour and many others. Jason Helzner represents some of the most in-demand movie trailer voice actors such as: Jeff Collins, Chris Corley, Ben Patrick Johnson, Bill Ratner, Brian ...
Sep 30, 2018•37 min•Ep. 116
Episode 300 - Chuck & Stacey are excited to share Part 2 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th Episode live show at Flappers Comedy Club, as part of the 2018 Burbank Comedy Festival in Burbank, California. Part 2 starts with a live STELLAR performance by mashup band sensation, Rock Sugar - featuring Chuck Duran, Jess Harnell and Mickey Caputo. The crowd goes crazy! Then we continue the fun with the original cast of Animaniacs: Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen. It's not e...
Sep 23, 2018•43 min•Ep. 115
Episode 299 - Chuck & Stacey are excited to share Part 1 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th episode live show at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California. Part 1 features loads of fun and laughs with mega successful voice over actors: Carlos Alazraqui (Rokko's Modern Life, Elena of Avalor), Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars: Rebels, Guardians of the Galaxy) an incredible live show from master impressionist, James Arnold Taylor (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Johnny Test) and we share the stage with the st...
Sep 17, 2018•44 min•Ep. 114
EPISODE 298 - After 4 months of moving out of their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, and moving into their new location, Chuck & Stacey are finally done with their studio relocation and renovation. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters was a huge undertaking and NOW, we are ready to show you - The Final Reveal! This special 4 part video series has featured: Chapter 1: THE MOVE OUT Chapter 2: MOVING INTO THE COTTAGE Chapter 3: BUILDING THE STUDIOBRI...
Sep 02, 2018•5 min•Ep. 113
EPISODE 297 - After 27 plus years in their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, Chuck & Stacey are in the middle of a massive studio relocation and renovation to a beautiful, new location in Burbank, California. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters is a huge undertaking, but our fearless hosts are always ready to embrace change, danger and dream big! The cool part is that they're taking YOU along for the ride and showing you some highlights of the who...
Aug 26, 2018•18 min•Ep. 112
EPISODE 296 - After 27 plus years in their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, Chuck & Stacey are in the middle of a massive studio relocation and renovation to a beautiful, new location in Burbank, California. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters is a huge undertaking, but our fearless hosts are always ready to embrace change, danger and dream big! The cool part is that they're taking YOU along for the ride and showing you some highlights of the who...
Aug 19, 2018•14 min•Ep. 111
EPISODE 295 - After 27 plus years in their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, Chuck & Stacey are planing a massive studio relocation and renovation to a beautiful, new location in Burbank, California. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters is a huge undertaking, but our fearless hosts are always ready to embrace change and dream big! The cool part is that they're taking YOU along for the ride and showing you some highlights of the whole process. This ...
Aug 12, 2018•7 min•Ep. 110
EPISODE 294 - Chuck and Stacey keep the fun conversation going with voice actor and musician Jeremy Shada, voice over actor in Adventure Time, Voltron Mr. Student Body President and founder of the band Make Out Monday. Jeremy talks about his performing background and how his older brother Zack influenced him as an actor and musician. Check out Jeremy and Zack’s band, Make Out Monday on YouTube. He talks about his music influences and the collaborative process when creating their band’s original ...
Aug 05, 2018•26 min•Ep. 109
EPISODE 293 - Chuck and Stacey welcome the ever talented voice actor and musician, Jeremy Shada, who you know as Finn in Adventure Time, Lance in Voltron and with his band, Make Out Monday. Jeremy talks about the impact of being part of such a cultural phenomenon like Adventure Time from the time he was only 12 years old. He shares some of the advice and tips he got from working with voiceover icons like Andrea Romano, John DiMaggio and Dee Bradley Baker. Jeremy tells how he got the role of Finn...
Jul 29, 2018•28 min•Ep. 108
EPISODE 292 - Chuck and Stacey finish their conversation with respected voice casting and voice director of Blizzard Entertainment, Andrea Toyias, known for epic video games like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo and more. Andrea talks about why she loves teaching workshops to help actors discover what they are capable of doing. She expresses appreciation for the recording process and reminds actors to be confident, own their talents and believe in themselves. She speaks to the cha...
Jul 22, 2018•30 min•Ep. 107
EPISODE 291 - Chuck and Stacey welcome respected voice casting director and voice director, Andrea Toyias of Blizzard Entertainment, who is responsible for epic titles like World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and Starcraft. Andrea speaks to the skill sets that voice casting directors need to have to be effective and her approach to casting which is to find actors who reveal their humanity and truth. She talks about the creation of the video game Overwatch and Blizzard’s Entertainment’s objectiv...
Jul 15, 2018•27 min•Ep. 106
EPISODE 290 - Chuck and Stacey finish their conversation with the wonderful Keythe Farley, voice over actor from Fallout 4 and Mass Effect, voiceover coach, VO Lounge creator and voice director. Keythe answers why he feels he’s an effective voiceover coach by focusing on storytelling, understanding different styles and allowing emotions to happen by reducing the resistance to accessing them. He talks about playing the roles of Thane and Kellogg along with his approach for creating the characters...
Jul 09, 2018•27 min•Ep. 105
EPISODE 289 - Chuck and Stacey sit down with Keythe Farley, voice actor from Mass Effect and Fallout 4, casting and voice director and voice over coach. The three sing the praises of George Whittam for his home studio expertise that Keythe utilized for his latest coaching endeavor, The VO Lounge. Keythe talks about the inspiration for creating the VO Lounge, and tells us about his experiences in voice casting and the importance of actors having a solid interactive demo. Keythe offers advice to t...
Jul 01, 2018•31 min•Ep. 104
EPISODE 288 - Chuck and Stacey continue their interview with Carolina Ravassa and Anjali Bhimani, the versatile actresses who voice Sombra and Symmetra characters in Blizzard Entertainment’s hit video game, Overwatch. The two talk about their friendship and how they keep balance and stay in gratitude while pursuing their acting careers. Carolina and Anjali stress the importance of keeping perspective about your progress and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and accept you for who ...
Jun 25, 2018•22 min•Ep. 103
EPISODE 287 - Chuck and Stacey welcome the two talented actresses who play Sombra and Symmetra in Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch video game, Carolina Ravassa and Anjali Bhimani. The two share how they landed the roles in Overwatch and why they feel it’s such an extraordinary game with its inclusiveness, diversity, range and complexity. They explain what a recording session for Overwatch is like and the joy of working with Blizzard voice and casting director, Andrea Toyias. Carolina talks abo...
Jun 17, 2018•31 min•Ep. 102
