The Making Wavs VO Podcast

VO Atlanta House Party: Gerald’s Mic Drop

VO Atlanta has been so much more than a voiceover conference over the years. It has been a space full of love and support. A place to learn, grow and make long lasting friendships while learning about voiceover. And, as we say goodbye to this era of VO conferences filled with so much love and support, we all wanted to say thank you to the man who started the beloved VO Atlanta.

Gerald Griffith not only built a wonderful community for people in voiceover but has always gone above and beyond to make sure voice actors of all levels felt safe and welcome at every conference.

Thank you will never be enough, Gerald but we ALL want you to know how extremely grateful we are for you creating such a beautiful community for all of us to learn, grow and make such great memories and friendships over the years! Thank YOU for creating VO Atlanta - the voiceover conference where greatness was truly made in all of us!

Featuring: Christi Bowen, Scott Chambers, Elaine Clark, J. Michael Collins, Jack Daniel, Dave Fennoy, Tim Friedlander, Dan Friedman, Steve Henderson, Troy Holden, Jeff Howell, James Linere-White, AJ McKay, Emma O’Neill-Harte, Jas Patrick, Thom Pinto, Steve Pogatch, Eric Romanowski, Randall Ryan, Celia Segal, Dave Walsh, Cliff Zellman

Special thanks:  Brian Castle, Lacey Deline, Allison Graber, Jessica Holtan, Emily Lepore, Patricia M. Smith, Madison Taylor and Colleen White

Video Games with Randall Ryan

Are you capable of pulling off MORE than one character in a session? Can you do it while giving a believable performance in a completely different dimension? These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself if you have ever considered being a voice actor in video games.Voicing video games is NOT an easy task. However, it is a cool one that has picked up a lot of popularity over the years for many voice over artists, which is why we are so excited to have the multitalented Randall Ryan from HamsterBall Studios with us to talk all about video games!Having a diverse background in singing, casting, directing and more, Randall is full of knowledge that will help you see things in a different light when it comes to performing in this genre of VO!

Also, if you haven't done so yet, don't forget to sign up for VO Atlanta! This is the last hoorah of this amazing voice over conference where you will be able to learn and mingle with others in the industry. It is just around the corner and you DON'T want to miss it!We are all excited to see you there! Grab your tickets NOW at: https://vms.swoogo.com/voatlanta2022

Ancillary VO Income

Are you a new voice actor who needs some extra work and income? Or maybe you are in need of help with your marketing, editing, and organizing your work because your schedule is so full? Wherever you are in your voiceover journey, the talented Jayson Traver and Kayla Jackson are going to tell you how they help other voice actors in this industry and also make extra income on the side. So get ready, because this episode is full of ideas that could be just what you needed to hear for your voiceover career!

Don't forget about VO Atlanta coming in just a few short weeks! Come learn, mingle and have some fun at the last VO Atlanta shin-dig from March 31- April 3, 2022. Get your tickets at: https://voatlanta.me. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

VO Atlanta Resolve

If you have ever been to a VO Atlanta voiceover conference before, you know how rewarding this event can be. Learning from some of the industry's top professionals, meeting your favorite voiceover idols and making relationships that last a lifetime is beyond PRICELESS! This is an event that can and will change your life in more ways than one, and joining us today to talk about what the final year of VO Atlanta will entail this coming March 2022, is the warm and bright Christi Bowen!

Oh! Did we forget to mention that your hosts Kevin and Bobbi will be there? That's right! Bobbi and Kevin will be presenters this year, conducting a breakout session and x-session all about: Making Cash in Middle Class!!! You won't want to miss this game changing experience.

Go grab your tickets now at: https://vms.swoogo.com/voatlanta2022/1534068

We hope to see you there!

The Evolution of the Announcer!

There is no denying the fact that things CHANGE. Our society and culture influences media and advertising AND the industries advertising represents. With that said, it is OUR job as voice actors to EVOLVE our performances while time continues to change the world as we know it. So much is communicated through the voice, and your voice doesn't lie! So it's time to start being honest with who you are, read from the heart and understand that we all need to evolve in order to survive in this business...

So get ready to expand your mind as we dive into the Evolution of the Announcer, because **Bob Tracey is back and bringing the energy, knowledge, wisdom and Cold-Read-Challenge Skills in today's episode of the Middle Class VO Podcast. You won't want to miss this!

The Middle-Class VO Podcast - Kevin Wins a SOVAS!

Ending With a BANG!

The end of the year is upon us and we are ending it with a BIG BANG!

From an overview of the past year, to planning ahead for the future… We are saying GOODBYE 2021 and HELLO 2022!

Get ready for an amazing New Year filled with new guests, coaches, top secret news, podcast topics, budgeting, planning, training and so much more, just for you!

Thank you for always tuning in and sticking with us right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast. We are so grateful for you and want to wish you a wonderful year filled with lots of joy, success and happiness in all of your endeavors!

Bobbi Takes MARVELous Direction

This is a SUPER special episode that we are sure you will enjoy! Although we weren't positive if, when, or how we would be able to share this episode with you, we took a chance and recorded it on multiple days, in hopes of creating something unique for you to listen to!

Sometimes, "You gotta run before you walk" no matter what the outcome may be. Luckily for us, ALL SYSTEMS ARE A GO and you are about to experience this fun and exciting process of Kevin directing Bobbi on a BIG project she was cast for a few months back! What for you may ask? Just listen and find out right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

E-Learning with Christi Bowen

Reading, learning and getting paid! That’s a good combination and Christi Bowen is here to give her insights on it all. Rates, pay to play sites and marketing. You name it, Christi will touch base on it all. Plus, listen for the exciting Tennessee Voiceover Studios Announcement! But wait, there’s more! Be sure to catch the cold read e-learning challenge at the end, we assure you it will be worth the wait!

AUDIO Tech Talk!

As a voice actor, we need to have clean, and clear audio that's easy on the ears. But alas, if we miss the opportunity to create a studio that has top notch sound, that's when the Audio HORROR ensues! But how do we make sure our acoustics are good? Is it really that important to focus on this topic versus what gear you should get for your home studio? If you're ready to up your audio game, then join us now with the astounding Audio Technician George Whittam, who will be helping you take your studio's audio from horror to DELIGHT. Right here, on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

The Power of Music!

We're back! After a summer of work and vacations, The Middle-Class VO Podcast makes it's triumphant return with...

The Power of Music!

There is no mystery in the power of music. It inspires, uplifts, and like a good voiceover, can relate to the audience in many ways. Truthfully, there is a lot to be said about a great song, and as we listen to some of the greatest hits of all time today, we will even discuss how they relate to voiceovers!!!

But before you hit play, there is one mystery that awaits in today's episode... With a special guest coming on today's show, the question is if you AND Bobbi can guess WHO the MYSTERY GUEST is? If you're up for the challenge, listen to the clues we give Bobbi as she also tries to solve the mystery at hand!