The Making Wavs VO Podcast

When In Doubt, Make WAVS!

Welcome aboard The Making Wavs VO Podcast, where you're sure to be swept away by the powerful voices and awe-inspiring narratives that shape our world of all things voiceover. In each episode, your hosts Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell will help you navigate the vast ocean of triumphs and challenges of VO, bringing to the surface the untold tales that have the potential to inspire, provoke and resonate within all of us voice actors!

They started as The Middle Class, but now they are MAKING WAVS and couldn't be more thrilled to present their first guest, Liz Atherton! You're sure to be swept away by Liz's unparalleled wisdom and insight, as she steers us through the ebbs and flows of her thoughts and experiences in this industry.

CAUTION: Wavs can get gnarly and the chance of laughter and knowledge gained from this podcast are extremely high. So as we embark on a captivating voyage through the tides of VOICEOVER in The Making Wavs VO Podcast, just remember that Kevin and Bobbi are going to keep bringing you only the BEST guests that will help you succeed in the world of voiceover!

As Liz said, there are millions of voice talents in today's world, so it's up to you to stand out! Start making wavs that will create ripples that echo far beyond the confines of the recording studio! So what are you waiting for? Set sail and make those WAVS!!!

This episode was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening!

That’s a WRAP!

It's the FINAL episode of The Middle Class VO Podcast, and we are so excited to share what's on the horizon! Change is good, but it's always better to say goodbye with friends by your side. Which is why this wrap party is so special. Our good friends and special guests John Malone, Krysta Wallrauch, Eric Romanowski, Rob Reed, and Heather M. Bell are here to celebrate this exciting transition with us, and we are thrilled you are joining us too!

 

Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years! It's truly been a great run and we wouldn't have made it this far without all of your continued love and support. So get ready friends, because it's time to say goodbye to The Middle Class, and start MAKING WAVS, on the new series of: The Making Wavs VO Podcast, with Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell!!! See ya there!

What’s YOUR Point of View?

We are constantly changing throughout our journey in life, and as performers we have to always find ways to continually evolve in order to stand out in this industry. With that said, Voice Coach and Voice Whisperer Marice Tobias is here to encourage you to start using your OWN point of view - YOUR secret sauce into every read, so you can SUCCEED! Because when you can finally start being yourself and putting your own spin on every audition you do, that's when people will finally start to notice you! Be sure to stick around for Marice's Nightmare Session! It will make you laugh, yet cringe at the same time.

Want to see if you and  Marice might work well together? Write her an email through her website, at tobiasent.com!

It’s A House Party at VO Atlanta 2023!

The Party was SLAMMIN' at VO Atlanta this year! Not only was it filled with great company but overflowing with so much POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE from some of the BEST VO coaches and actors in all of the land! The energy is high, the people are one-of-a-kind and the chit-chats are pure gold! So, if you're ready to have some fun and gain some knowledge from this epic party, we are excited to share this moment in time with you, right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

PARTY GUESTS:

Mary Lynn Wissner: https://www.voicesvoicecasting.com/

Dave Walsh:  https://www.walshvoiceovercoaching.com/

Scott Parkin: https://www.instagram.com/scottparkinactor/?hl=en

Brad Hyland: https://www.americanvoicepower.com/

Tim Friedlander: https://www.timfriedlandervo.com/

**Jas Patrick:  https://jaspatrick.com/**

Bev Standing: https://www.bevstanding.com/

Scott Brick: https://scottbrick.com/

Steve Henderson: https://goodpipesvo.com/

Suzanne Freeman: https://www.suzannefreemanvoice.com/

Christi Bowen: https://www.christibowen.com/

Rob Reed: https://www.robreedvo.com/

Brigid Reale: https://www.realevoices.com/

Chris Brown

YOUR HOSTS:

Bobbi Maxwell: https://www.bobbimaxwell.com/

Kevin Kilpatrick: https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

OTHER GOODIES:

National Association of Voice Actors: https://navavoices.org/

Gravy For The Brain: https://usa.gravyforthebrain.com/

TN Voiceover Studios: https://www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/

JMC Talks VO Atlanta!

J Michael Collins joins us today, not only to perform a cold read challenge, but to chat about all of the great things happening at VO Atlanta this year! The countdown has begun and we are just weeks away from this epic voiceover conference! Listen for the information and the laughs!! PLUS, find out how JMC responds when social media trolls "THROW SHADE.”

If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, be sure to get it while you can, because you aren't only going to gain knowledge to further your career as a voice actor, but you are going to create memories and relationships that you will cherish for years to come! Not to mention, we are really looking forward to seeing you there!

Animation & Gaming Voice Actor Daniel Ross

Swing for the fences and see what happens! You never know what is waiting for you on the other side of self-doubt and fear. You just have to listen to your gut and TRY, says Emmy award-winning actor Daniel Ross!

So many times we let self-doubt prevent us from chasing our dreams, but great things CAN happen when we take chances and reach for the stars! If you need a little pick-me-up filled with laughs and good vibes, then this episode is for you! Daniel is such a fun, caring and motivational guy that will leave you INSPIRED to follow your heart as a performer, and we are beyond excited to have him with us on today's episode. BONUS Daniel also dives into his process for reading a script as he delivers his COLD READ challenge at the end! So get ready, because you are about to experience ALL THE FEELS right here, on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

McVop VO Goals 2023!

It's 2023 and that means we are setting NEW, BIG, BEAUTIFUL GOALS to achieve throughout this year! Although Kevin and Bobbi are flying solo in this episode, you are in for a great time. Heck, hearing these two talk about their goals for 2023 might even inspire you to start thinking about your own goals for the next 12 months!!! So sit back, listen, laugh and don't be afraid to start writing down your own VO goals for this year! Dream BIG, write it, see it, believe it and go make those goals happen! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May it be filled with abundance, wealth, joy and success in EVERY way!

Going Live! With Melissa Disney!

Live announcing might not be what comes to mind when you first think of VO, which is why we are so excited to bring you this unique episode with the talented Melissa Disney! She has done it all and her stories speak for themselves. Especially her Nightmare Session at the end! Kick back, relax and have fun with us here on The Middle Class VO Podcast.

The Author and The Narrator

When writing and storytelling come together to create, something incredible happens. At least that’s the case when audiobook narrator Scott Brick and writer Landon Beach team up! In this cool and unique episode, we get to hear these two talented artists come together to talk about their latest collaboration Narrator, A Thriller (which is an audiobook you will DEFINITELY want to listen to). Not only is it brilliantly written and narrated, but is also based on a Voice Actor! Oh yeah, and did we mention that Scott will also be giving a cold read challenge at the end? You heard that right! Audiobook talk and one entertaining cold read challenge, right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast. So stick around, because it's going to be a good time getting to the Bones of this Thrilling Story!

ADR... What is that?

If you have ever been curious and wanted to learn more about ADR, then you are in the right place! Director, coach and audio producer Jeff Howell is here to tell you how to get involved in ADR and SO MUCH MORE! It’s another great episode full of golden nuggets that you won’t want to miss, right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast!