The Making Wavs VO Podcast

VO Tech Talk

Listen... Although your performance should always be front and center of everything you do as a voiceover talent, you also have to make sure your audio is spot on in this industry! Building a solid foundation in your home recording studio is key to making sure your clients are always happy with the quality of audio you deliver, which is extremely important. You can be a top-notch VO Talent, but without good audio it is hard to compete in this business. Which is why we thought it was time to have a much needed VO Tech-Talk with one of the best audio guys in the industry - Emmet Andrews! So if you're serious about upping your "audio" game in this industry, then this is one episode you CAN'T AFFORD to miss! Because with 27 years in the business, Emmet knows a thing or two about ensuring your audio is ALWAYS ready for your clients!

Also, if you're ready to ramp up your home recording studio, don't forget to grab your  copy of Emmet's VO Studio Companion: The Home Voiceover Recording Instruction Manual on Amazon! ****Whether you are a seasoned Voice Talent or just starting out in this industry, this easy-to-follow manual will make sure your studio is ready to deliver only the best sounding voiceover recordings! Acoustics, microphones, processing, noise, delivery, and everything in between, VO Studio Companion can help you understand the technical aspects of your career on a deeper level.

Still need some audio help? Emmet's got your Voice! You can contact Emmet directly to review your audio. Just go to the "For Voice Actors" page on his website:  www.emmettsvoice.com/for-voice-actors to grab your FREE online consultation! BONUS - You can also hear some of Emmet's mad VO skills on his website too! Go see for yourself what this super awesome VO Actor, Producer, Script Writer, Studio Technician, Self-proclaimed "Noise Geek" and Author has to offer!

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. NEWS ALERT!!!! Full Compass Systems will be at VO Atlanta 2024 and they are bringing the heat, so be sure to stop by their booth to say hello! If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet for VO Atlanta 2024, there's still time! Get it now at: www.voatlanta.me/voa2024 - we can't wait to see you there! As always, thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

The NAVA VO Survey (and LOTS more) with Carin Gilfry

WARNING:  The following Making Wavs VO Podcast contains WITCHES and TROLLS and AI…oh, my! Listen at your own risk.

It’s time for the annual NAVA VoiceOver survey! How much do you work? What kind of work? How much $$ do you make? These very important questions are but a small sampling of the (5-7 minute) survey that helps strengthen our industry. If you haven’t done so, please fill it out here by February 15th: https://navavoices.org/vosurvey2024/

Besides survey information, you will hear talk about industry trolls, wicked witches and (sigh) more AI talk. We think you’ll find it compelling though. Enjoy!

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Political Power Partners

GO VOTE! Yup, you heard us right. It's that time of year again and we are about to get POLITICAL! The LEFT-RIGHT Political Power Partners - Christi Bowen and Bobbi Maxwell are here to get your wheels spinning for the upcoming political season as a voiceover talent. What is political voiceover? Do you have to pick a side? How on earth do you market yourself for political voice overs? These are just some of the questions this political voice over duo will discuss on today's episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast! Whether you're on the left side or the right side, it doesn't matter. The only thing that counts here, is your voice!

Ready to up your Political VO Game? Register for Christi's and Bobbi's Breakout Session  "Political Advertising - Make Your Voice Count" at VO Atlanta 2024! You can save your spot for Saturday March 9th on the VO Atlanta website: www.voatlanta.me/voa2024

Of course, if you're traveling and need a place to record, Christi's got you covered too. www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com

Or maybe you're ready to hire this powerful political female duo. If so, you can book them both at: www.leftrightpoliticalvoiceover.com

To simply check out each of these talents' work or to book them individually, you can find them on their personal websites: Christi Bowen - www.christibowen.com  Bobbi Maxwell - www.bobbimaxwell.com

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Women of Color

Here on The Making Wavs VO Podcast, we love to uplift, inspire, and empower our listeners. Which is why we are so excited and beyond proud to have THREE INCREDIBLE women of color on today's episode, each sharing their own journey as a working voice talent in the performance industry. Yeni Alvarez, Rebecca Lee, and Nazia Chaudry are all women of different ethnicities with remarkable talents, skills and backgrounds who are crushing it in voiceover! Listen to each of their unique stories, thoughts on casting breakdowns and overall experience as a woman of color in the world of voiceover.

If you are interested in learning more about these top female talents, or you'd like to book them for your next project, feel free to visit their websites and contact them today!

Yeni Alvarez: www.yenialvarez.com OR www.spanishvoiceover.com

Rebecca Lee: www.rebeccaleespeaks.com

Nazia Chaudry: www.nazvoice.com

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Secret AGENT Man - Erik Sheppard!

Ever wondered what an agent thinks? Erik Sheppard, with the Sheppard Agency, is here to tell you like it is! We love his candidness and hope you do too. You are about to hear his strong opinions about the industry, his HILARIOUS  agent notes to his talent, and why having an agent is so beneficial to YOU, the voiceover talent. Hint... It deals with making MORE MONEY! Speaking of cash, you will even get the insider scoop on Erik's BIGGE$T job he's ever negotiated!!! All of this and MORE, right here on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!

Want to submit to The Sheppard Agency? You can do that on the website: www.sheppard.agency, but it might not be a bad idea to hold off after the New Year's Rush of submissions subside. Thanks again for joining us and please don't forget to like this episode and share it with your friends!

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

David Toback wants to know... What’s Your Worth?

SHOW ME THE MONEY!!! The New Year is here, your goals are set and you're charged up for the months ahead! But where do you go from here? Do you know your worth and how to make a REAL CAREER in this industry? If you are ready to start this year with a BANG, then this episode is for you! We have the incredibly talented and generous David Toback with us today, and he is here to talk rates and the importance of knowing your worth! Stop selling yourself short and make this year an abundant one! Be sure to listen all the way to the end of this episode for a Nightmare Session (that could help you in the future), AND an unexpected BONUS from David, JUST FOR YOU!!!

Be sure to check out the globalvoiceacademy.com website, where you will find David's Rate Guide, Coaching, Webinars and much more geared to help further your career in this industry!

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

JET WALKER Takes Flight!

We all know VO is tough. Imagine balancing VoiceOver AND a busy college schedule at the same time! At 19 years of age, Jet Walker is among today’s busiest and hardest-working voice actors. We’re lucky to have her on this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast.

With parents that work in VoiceOver and Film/TV production, Jet understands the hard work this career demands. So much so that she started VO training at AGE 9! Ten years later she’s thriving as both a voice actor and college student.

In this episode, Jet shares her dream VO gig, her SURPRISING college major and a technical Nightmare Session no voice actor wants to experience.

If you would like to see more of Jet's work, check it out here: https://www.jetwalkervo.com/

This episode was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Let’s Set GOALS!

In this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, Bobbi and Kevin “grade” how they did on last year’s goals and lay out their goals for the New Year. From Agents to Documentaries and E-Learning to Political VO, find out their NUMBER ONE goal for 2024! Plus, Kevin casts his vote to SURPRISE Bobbi with a Cold-Read Challenge!

What are your VoiceOver goals for 2024?? We hope you enjoy this fun and entertaining episode of the Making Wavs VO Podcast!

Let’s Talk DOCUMENTARY NARRATION!

It's one of the HOTTEST genres of voiceover and we're lucky to have one of the GREATEST DOCUMENTARY TALENT with us on this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast! We're sure you've heard his voice before too 😱! Voice Actor Dan Nachtrab is in the house and you DON'T want to miss this episode!!!! Dan's got the pipes, but his power lies in the art of storytelling. Tune in for a chat that will not only inspire you as a voice actor, but one that will make you smile with a DOUBLE cold-read challenge!

If you would like to see more of Dan's work, check out his website at www.dannachtrab.com

This episode was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

Making VO History!

It's not every day you get to have a chat with someone who makes history, let alone VOICEOVER HISTORY! Join us as we talk with America's premiere female voice announcer, Randy Thomas! Randy made history as the FIRST WOMAN to announce ABC News Nightline, The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, and so much more! Plus, find out who made her starstruck! We are beyond thrilled to have her with us and know you will enjoy this episode on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!

If you would like to see more of Randy's work or book her for your next coaching session, check out her website at: www.randythomasvo.com

This episode was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!