Cuppa VO

We're fast approaching the end of the year, and with it being the last episode of season 2 we thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on our favourite work we've done this year, as well as looking ahead and discussing what we'd like to achieve moving forwards, and what we'd like to see happen in the industry in the future. If you've enjoyed this season of Cuppa VO, please do get in touch with us, comment, like & subscribe so we can continue to bring you more very soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No we're not crazy - sometimes it's good for your business to turn down work and this week, Lizzie and I will explain why that is and share some of our stories as examples of the reasons that not every job is meant for you. We delve into stories about bad rates, bad clients and bad moves, so strap in and enjoy the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lizzie and I will be talking about the various scenarios where you will be expected to push yourself out of your comfort zone in Voiceover, as well as how our individual personalities can also have an effect on that. Terrified of social events? Worried about trying a new genre of VO? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also be exploring the occasions where stepping out of your comfort zone can be a bad thing, and when it’s best to trust your gut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It happens to the best of us, one minute you’re doing great and getting lots of repeat work with the same client, then the next - nothing. But how do you deal with that? It might be you, or it might be down to external factors such as brand boycotts, rebranding, budget cuts, or a whole myriad of other reasons. Lizzie and I discuss our stories of how (as well as why) this happened to us, and try to look at the positives that come out of losing clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve not seen many other podcasts discussing the less glamorous or exciting side of running a VO business, for example, what do you do when illness, family matters and other things happen in life but you still need to continue recording and carry on with your work commitments.  This week, Lizzie and I are discussing how difficult it is to record when you are going through a tough time (whatever the reason may be), and how sometimes its best to stop and look after yourself, whereas others it might be to carry on working.  During this episode we also touch on voice notes, travel kits and working while on holiday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm back for Season 2, and this time I'm bringing on board an amazing Voiceover Artist, Coach, and all-round lovely lady, Lizzie Jobling to be my co-host - so strap in for honest conversations as we get straight into it - what is a typical day in the life of a Voiceover Artist really like? And - spoiler alert - it's not wall-to-wall 5 figure Commercial gigs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you hear the words ‘Artificial Intelligence’, does it fill you with dread? I chat to fellow Voiceover Artists to find out what their concerns are, as well as discussing how it can be used for good and what needs to be done to protect our Voices and livelihoods. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:36 - Episode Opener (Ally Clip) 00:39 - Intro to AI 05:07 - Guest Introductions 05:30 - Darren 06:41 - Clare 10:35 - Abi 12:45 - Ally 15:54 - Ant 16:53 - Recap / summary of problems with AI 21:21 - Closer Links: https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/the-act/ https://www.equity.org.uk/advice-and-support/know-your-rights/ai-toolkit https://www.equity.org.uk/solidarity-statement-advice-regarding-sag-aftra-industrial-action-2023 Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all get rejected, and we all suffer from Imposter Syndrome from time to time, so I wanted to find out from my guests how it affects them in their careers and personal lives, and if they have any tips to manage those feelings for people struggling with the same issues. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:33 - Episode Opener (Darren Clip) 00:39 - Intro to Rejection & Imposter Syndrome 01:54 - Guest Introductions 02:15 - Lizzie 05:11 - Jack 05:43 - Abi 08:19 - Darren 09:51 - Jen 11:37 - Clare 13:51 - Recap and summary of tips 16:09 - Trailer for Ep 13 16:40 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing how much to charge for each project can be a minefield, especially if you’re just starting out. The temptation to undercut or offer ‘beginner’ rates comes with consequences, so it’s important to educate yourself, clients and other VOs on the implications of usage and how it affects the fees we charge for Voiceover. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:38 - Episode Opener (Abi Clip) 00:48 - Intro to Usage & Rates 02:32 - Guest Introductions 02:56 - Lizzie 04:28 - Sam 05:53 - Darren 06:30 - Abi 10:04 - Ally 13:25 - Ant 15:15 - Recap and the dilemma with scalable rates 16:16 - Trailer for Ep 12 17:04 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have existing networks of people that we can utilise for our business, and there are many different ways we can effectively ‘network’. This week I chat to Voiceover Artists about how they feel about networking, how much of it they do, and how important it is to them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:38 - Episode Opener (Sam Clip) 00:44 - Intro to Networking 02:15 - Guest Introductions 02:39 - Mars 03:04 - Lizzie 06:32 - Sam 07:35 - Ant 10:47 - Jen 12:08 - Recap and Networking opportunities 13:08 - Trailer for Ep 11 13:52 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know what we should be doing to keep our voices in working condition - warm ups, hydrating, avoiding alcohol - but I want to know how many Voice Actors actually do this? Are there other things we can be doing to help our voices perform better? Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:40 - Episode Opener (Ant Clip) 00:45 - Intro to Vocal Health 02:26 - Guest Introductions 02:59 - Alexia 03:37 - Ant 04:19 - Darren 04:51 - Sam 06:04 - Lizzie 07:42 - Abi 09:59 - A bit about hydration 12:48 - Trailer for Ep 10 13:27 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many professionals (not just VOs) are daunted by the idea of Marketing and Branding, but they needn’t be. I asked my guests this week what marketing they do, and where they are on their branding journey, to see if they have any tips for others, looking for inspiration or help. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:36 - Episode Opener (Jack Clip) 00:42 - Intro to Marketing 01:53 - Guest Introductions 02:18 - Jack 03:22 - Jen 04:37 - Mike 06:18 - Abi 08:17 - Introduction to Branding 09:12 - Sam 10:08 - Jack 11:20 - Jen 12:03 - Clare 16:47 - Alexia 18:45 - Recap on tips for marketing and branding your VO business 20:00 - Trailer for Ep 9 20:35 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat to Voiceover Artists to hear their stories of memorable live sessions, as well as tips on how to ensure a live session with a client goes smoothly - because, we all know that doesn’t always happen! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:37 - Episode Opener (Mars Clip) 00:43 - Intro to episode 02:11 - Guest Introductions 02:32 - Mike 04:59 - Lizzie 08:10 - Mars 09:06 - Clare 12:21 - Sam 14:58 - Recap on tips for getting the best out of a live session 15:48 - Trailer for Ep 8 16:30 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have transferable skills that we develop throughout our lives and careers - I ask my guests what theirs are and how they help them to succeed in Voiceover. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:36 - Episode Opener (Clare Clip) 00:41 - Intro to episode 02:58 - Guest Introductions 03:23 - Clare 08:42 - Sam 10:07 - Lizzie 11:45 - Abi 15:50 - Which skills will be useful for VO 16:58 - Trailer for Ep 7 17:35 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 I look at, and break down, the different types of Agencies, as well as alternatives to finding work, and ask fellow Voiceover Artists if they have Agency Representation and whether they think it’s necessary for VOs working in the industry today. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:35 - Episode Opener (Abi Clip) 00:42 - Intro to episode 05:57 - Guest Introductions 06:23 - Alexia 08:36 - Abi 10:33 - Ant 11:48 - Jen 12:46 - Sam 14:25 - Lizzie 16:53 - Benefits of working independently 17:37 - Trailer for Ep 6 18:06 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat to Voiceover Artists to find out their thoughts on specialising in one or two genres, versus trying them all. What did they do, and what would their advice be to people new to the industry who don’t know which to start with? Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:35 - Episode Opener (Ally Clip) 00:41 - Intro to episode 03:47 - Guest Introductions 04:15 - Mars 05:29 - Darren 05:54 - Jen 07:01 - Abi 09:54 - Alexia 11:45 - Ally 13:19 - Mike 14:09 - Takeaways on specialising in one genre or trying several 14:50 - Trailer for Ep 5 15:17 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m chatting with two lovely Demo Producers, both of whom I’ve worked with in the past, Rich O’Donohue (ioAudio) and Nick Clinch (Notable Voices), on why Demos are so important to a VOs career, and what advice they’d give for getting the most out of a demo recording session. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:34 - Episode Opener (Nick Clip) 00:42 - Intro to episode 01:36 - Guest Introductions 02:00 - Rich 09:27 - Nick 15:42 - Is it necessary to get a professionally produced Demo? And tips on deciding what to include in one 18:06 - Trailer for Ep 4 18:45 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat to VO Artists to find out how important demos are to their success, whether a professionally produced demo is necessary, and how to keep them up to date. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 00:40 - Episode Opener (Alexia Clip) 00:44 - Intro to episode 05:10 - Guest Introductions 05:36 - Ally 06:35 - Jen 07:27 - Darren 08:15 - Abi 09:22 - Alexia 10:00 - Jack 10:28 - Tips on finding Demo Producers, whether created or curated is best 12:01 - Trailer for Ep 3 12:26 - Closer Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I often get asked ‘how did you get into voiceover?’, so here’s how I did it. I also chat to other established VO Artists to learn about their backgrounds and how they got into Voiceover.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Cuppa VO 01:03 - Episode Opener (Darren Clip) 01:10 - Intro to episode 09:04 - Guest Introductions 09:26 - Alexia 11:02 - Clare 13:29 - Darren 14:42 - Ally 18:03 - Tips on getting into VO 20:25 - Trailer for Ep 2 20:48 - Closer Useful links: Voiceover Network Voiceover KickStart io Audio (workshops/ coaching) Guest Bios: Abi Philips is a multi-award-winning young British Female Voiceover Artist / Actress recording in her broadcast-quality home studio just outside of London. Alexia Kombou is a multi award-winning British Female VoiceOver, helping brands big and small to connect with their customers through voice. Ally Murphy is an English Female Voiceover and Actress, with a neutral British accent based in the Pacific North West. Anthony Hewson is a multi-award-nominated English Male Voiceover Artist and Voice Actor, with a naturally RP voice. Clare Reeves is a professional Voiceover Artist who combines her warm voice with a cool dynamic delivery that is full of fresh sea air. Darren Altman is an award-winning Voice Actor, Impressionist, Corporate Presenter and Live Events Host based in London. Jack Oddie is a multi award-winning Northern Voiceover Artist, with a professional studio, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Jen Lawton-Hunt is a British Female Voice Actor with a professional home studio based in the North of the UK.  Mars Lipowski, multi award-nominated, Polish Voice Actor, is like a Polish Delicatessen. The world-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves and 70% Passover Slivovitz… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience. Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated Actor and Voice Actor, who trained at LAMDA. He is also one of the founders, owners, and performers in the Olivier and Tony-Award Winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre. Nick Clinch is a Voice over Director, Producer & founder of Notable Voices - Londons leading voice reel production company. Rich O’Donoghue is an award winning demo producer, commercial producer and VoiceOver, Creative Director at io Audio.  Samantha Boffin is a London-based Voice Actor, Voiceover Coach and Director, specialising in promos, narration, audiobooks and audio drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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