Episodes
Friday Aug 02, 2024
It's The Making Wavs VO PONTOON PODCAST!!
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Head out on the Pontoon and hang out with 4 working voice actor friends in today's episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast!
Heather M. Bell and Jessica Holtan join Kevin and Bobbi for a relaxing day out on the water! Recorded LIVE in NASHVILLE, they are chilling and talking about one of their favorite subjects - VOICEOVERS! So, kick off your shoes, soak up some rays and get ready for a fun yet casual VO talk on the pontoon!
Want to check out more of Heather's and Jessica's work? Check out their websites:
Heather M. Bell's website: www.heathermbell.com
Jessica Holtan's Website: www.jessicaholtan.com
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Jennifer Araya - Talks Audiobooks
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
There seems to be a love/hate relationship when it comes to audiobooks for many voice actors. You may have tried it once and never want to go back, or you're just starting out and you're curious of what it's like working as an audiobook narrator. Either way, you're in luck, because we brought Audie-Award-winning narrator - Jennifer Jill Araya on today's episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast to talk about AUDIOBOOKS! Jennifer has always been passionate about the art of storytelling and has listened to audiobooks ever since she was a young child.... Fast-forward to today, and her passions have turned into reality with a full-time career as an audiobook narrator! Wherever you stand on audiobooks, this episode is guaranteed to spark your interest in what the world of audiobooks has to offer VO talent. Jennifer gives you the scoop on how to make it through long recording days, what you should be doing before you hit record and so much more! So, get ready for another fantastic episode where we explore the audiobook genre with the incredibly talented and in-demand voice actress, Jennifer Araya!
Go explore more of Jennifer's work on her website: www.jenniferjillaraya.com
Ready to get your business on point with Jennifer? Find out more here: www.starvingartistnomore.com
Get your RETREAT on: www.starvingartistnomore.com/thrivingnarratorsretreat
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Tre Mosley - The VO Hustle!
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
If you've been with us since the beginning of our show, then you'll probably recognize today's guest. We are so fortunate to have Emmy Nominated Voice Actor - Tre Mosley joining us for the second time on The Making Wavs VO Podcast. We're catching up with Tre's adventures as a working voiceover artist! Get his take on Racism in VO, how he landed a BIG client by himself, and so much more! BONUS: Tre shares not just one, but TWO Nightmare Sessions Stories with you in this episode, his own Podcast info and what he is currently creating himself! Wherever you are in your VO journey, this episode is sure to get your gears spinning as a working voice actor!
Go explore more of what Tre's made of on his website: www.tremosley.com
Want to add Tre's Podcast to your watch list? Catch it on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakeTimeOutWithTreMosley
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KjJZtmY5iTV6KAUxicRUI
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/take-time-out-with-tre/id1716075179
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Inside the EPIC world of MOVIE TRAILERS with Alex Justinger!
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
We are going EPIC today in this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast with movie trailer producer & director Alex Justinger. With over a decade in the movie trailer business, Alex knows trailer VO! This is a good one folks, so be sure you tune in, take notes, gain some great insight and enjoy this fun episode!
Want to learn more about Alex, look him up on LinkedIn!
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
The UGH-ly side of Voiceover!
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
In this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, Bobbi and Kevin talk about pet peeves, annoyances and the UGH-ly side of VO. Kick back and yell at the kids to get off your lawn with us today!
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Katie Leigh - THE VOICE THAT RAISED THE MILLENNIALS
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
We're sure you've heard our next guest's voice, especially if you grew up on classic cartoons! Her brilliant work and bright personality has shone for decades in the VO world. Specializing in kids and character voices, Katie Leigh is a multi-faceted voice-over veteran who brings happiness to audiences of all ages! She is THE VOICE THAT RAISED THE MILLENNIALS! So get ready for a super FUN-FILLED episode with fun facts, flashback projects, cold-read challenges and so much more! If you have a love for animation and enjoy listening to veteran talent in this industry, then you have to tune in to this episode on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!
Go explore Katie's website, book a coaching session, sign up for her newsletter or just see what she's up to at: www.katieleigh.com
You can also catch Katie teaching at The Global Voice Academy! To sign up for classes there, visit: www.globalvoiceacademy.com
Want to get Katie's new book? Grab your copy of The Itty-Bitty Book of Codependency: Keep the Fun in Dysfunction today on Amazon! Or get an autographed version on Katie's website, at: www.katieleigh.com!!!!!
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Friday Jun 21, 2024
2024 GOALS CHECK!
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
In this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, Bobbi and Kevin check progress on their goals for 2024. How do you think they’re doing?? From Agents to Documentaries and E-Learning to Political VO, find out their how well they are sticking to them! Plus, you’ll hear discussions about accents, automotive and animation!
Have you been tackling your VoiceOver goals for 2024?? We hope you enjoy this fun and entertaining episode of the Making Wavs VO Podcast!
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Hugh P. Klitzke - Conversational VO
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
We are going conversational today in this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast with voiceover coach, director and producer Hugh P. Klitzke. With almost 20 years of experience in the industry, Hugh knows VO! He has helped many voiceover artists understand and perform the conversational read to book the job, and we are so happy to have him with us today. In addition to Hugh being with us, you also have the incredible Rob Reed hosting with your girl, Bobbi Maxwell! Kevin had to sit this episode out but don't worry he'll be back next week, and Rob's helping to keep the conversation going while Kevin's away. This is a good one folks, so be sure you tune in, take notes, gain some great insight and enjoy this fun and CONVERSATIONAL episode! 😜
Want to learn more about Hugh, book a coaching session or book a FREE CONSULT? Find everything on his website at: www.conversationalvo.com. To snag a free consultation, just click on the "let's talk about it" button on his coaching page!
You've heard Rob before, but if you need a refresher of the host of who this cool guy is that filled in for Kevin today, check his stuff out at: www.robreedvo.com
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Tim Friedlander - Envisioning The Future in VO
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Can you protect your voice as a voiceover talent these days? In a world where so much is changing with AI technology, it can be scary to think about companies using your voice without your permission or any compensation. Yet this is a real threat, and unfortunately has already affected artists' all around the world. Luckily for us however, there are people who are fighting for our rights as working talent! People like our special guest - Tim Friedlander!
”Usage is usage" as President and co-founder of the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), Tim says, and he is standing up for talent to be paid fairly no matter how their voice is used! Tune into this eye-opening AI episode, so you can be up-to-date about what's going on in our unpredictable and ever-changing world of voiceover. Curious to hear some of Tim's work? Explore his website at: www.timfriedlander.com
Or maybe you're ready to learn more about the National Association of Voice Actors? You can find all of that info at: www.NAVAvoices.org
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!
Thursday May 30, 2024
The Audio Ninja - Jordan Reynolds!
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Get your game-on with the incredibly talented voice actor and audio ninja - Jordan Reynolds, in this fun episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast.
Jordan has done it all, and there's no secret why... He's a talented voice actor, fun to work with and is highly skilled in all things audio. Prepare to be entertained with good stories, fun voices and a good ole nightmare session too, for this episode is truly for the gamer voice actor in you! Find out why having great audio is so important in your auditions, what challenges you could face while voicing a character, and why you should never feel bad for asking for a break to prevent burning out during a session. 😎 Take it from us when we say, that this episode is one you truly don't want to miss!
Want to hear more of Jordan's work? Explore his website at:
Or maybe you need to get your audio dialed in? Contact Jordan for a one-on-one, OR take his Audio Ninja Master Class! You can find all of that info here:
www.jordanaudio.ninja
Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!