The Producers Podcast - Voiceover and Audio Production: Recent Episodes
Ryan Drean
Neil Wilson is an experienced Voice Actor based in the Baton Rouge area. His work is found on Radio like GO COUNTRY in L.A., TV Promo work such as FX Network and HBO, TV Affiliate, Commercial and more. Neil is also, possibly, the biggest football fan I know…like right up to the edge of annoying without quite crossing over. You’ll never guess which team he is out of his mind for by going to his website or looking at the pictures below.
Notes:
It’s mainly Radio, background and football for the first 30 minutes
The really pure “Voiceover” talk starts at about the 30 minute mark.
We do more “Football” talk on this show than any other show I’ve done.
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Neil’s Website – https://neilwilson.com/
Neil’s Studio Build – https://neilwilson.com/how-it-all-came-together/
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Pete Gustin is the voice of many Radio and TV stations, Movie Trailers, national commercial campaigns and perhaps most notably, the signature voice of The Fox News Channel. Pete also has a background in radio production starting his career at WEEI, one the more powerful stations in one the largest American Radio Markets, Boston, Mass. In fact, he started at WEEI and its sister stations during college and remained there for 18 years, taking short time away to work at Sirius Radio in its infancy. After interviewing Pete I can say that rarely do I run into someone with more drive and hustle in their bones…and I talk to a lot of very driven people. Pete has stories for days and so much great advice.
If you know Pete’s FULL story, don’t worry, I certainly cover every aspect. If you are not fully aware, then please don’t do TOO much research and just listen start to finish. I promise – you will be greeted by a powerful surprise.
**BONUS: Pete published his new Novel, WISH. Check it out!
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Pete’s Website: https://petegustin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petegustin
Twitter: https://twitter.com/petegustin
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JAMES STODD is Group Production Director – Celador Radio plus Classic Rock Imaging Producer at Benztown. James is a UK based Radio Imaging producer who has held a well rounded variety of jobs. From his start as a “jock” in college to Radio Mercury in Crawley where he got his start with Production among other stops along the way, eventually he would land at Capital Network and then Head of Production at Capital FM 95.8 in London. We discuss all of that and more plus general UK radio topics, managing a team, being a team of one, working on large regional networks at all levels and of course a bit of tech and audio talk. I mentioned it in the beginning but I’ve known James for a while and my first impression remains true today: he is a highly-skilled producer and manager and is very good at discussing this business…plus he is a pretty nice guy…A true English Gentleman!
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I can safely say my guest is a “ROCK GUY” and that is both a compliment and true. He would also be the first to tell you it’s what he loves and what he has done his entire career. The thing is, he also does a ton more. Malcom Ryker is the Creative Services Director (Radio Imaging) at iHeartMedia San Diego. Malcom also serves as the “Rock Guy” iHeart’s national production team. He voices countless stations across the US, mostly Rock and Alt, in big markets like NYC, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco etc. He is also doing plenty of Promo Voice work on TV Networks and affiliates around the country. We discuss all things MALCOM: Where he’s been, radio imaging, a little tech, old station stories, growing up in a military family, house rehab (he restores old Spanish Houses) and of course… VEGAS!
*Warning: There may be a little more bad language than usual in this one (which is usually none). I don’t edit these shows or censor my guests at all, I never will. We are all adults and I am not gearing this toward children (how boring for them!). But maybe you listen in public work areas or church or at a wedding…this show may need to go in ear buds or the privacy of your bathroom …car…whatever. Enjoy!!
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Steve Taylor has been on an impressive RISE over the last few years. For me, I went from sort of knowing of him and hearing him some places…to befriending him and hearing him EVERYWHERE! Based on his work with iHeart Radio Stations, TV Networks and Local TV Affiliates… and everything else he does… he might be one of the most “heard” voice actors working today. From a variety of National and Local radio stations/formats, to the Voice of Court TV and many other TV platforms he really is killing it. But he’s southern and humble so you wouldn’t really know it by hanging out with him. Steve is also working as Production Director for a great group of stations, US Stations, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. We get into all of that and the various moments and jobs along the way that brought him to where he is today.
It’s also possible we talked about an ass growth…you’ll have to listen to find out more on that. ENJOY!
Steve Taylor Online: https://www.stevetvo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digiweatherman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevetvo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevetvo/
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Another returning guest, Jeff Schmidt is back for a very specific reason: He is producing some of the biggest and most successful podcasts available. Jeff is atop-tier radio imaging producer and sound designer based in the Bay Area. Most recently, as I mentioned, he’s focused on podcast production. In this “new” podcast realm he has produced DR. DEATH, DIRTY JOHN, FEAR, OVER MY DEAD BODY, IMAGINED LIFE, GLADIATOR, The “INSIDE” shows, well…I could go on and on.
I wanted to get a deep look at what goes into the creation of these high-production-value shows that have simply blown up in the last 3 to 5 years. And, in my opinion, it’s only been in the last 1 to 3 years that have seen podcasts finally become ubiquitous. I try to discuss it all from how he started to the workload and the money and the general process from start to finish. I found it all very interesting and hope you do too!
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As a Voice Actor Issa Lopez makes it very clear that she knows who she is…and who she is NOT. This is one of the biggest factors in her growth and success. Issa is a bilingual talent focusing on Radio Imaging, Commercial, Narration, IVR and more in both English and Spanish. She is heard all over North, Central and South America on Radio, TV, Online and more. Issa started as a Singer, seeing much success, and was faced with very tough life choices early on. She found her way to fortuitous 11-year career On the Air in Radio (while also building a voiceover career) finally transitioning to full-time voiceover in 2016. We cover her obstacles, struggles and successes and I am very honored to have her on the show, telling her story in a perfectly imperfect genuine and honest way. I hope you get something special from this episode and that she inspires you or motivates you on your own journey.
Check out her website: ISSAVOICE.com
She’s linked to all her socials on her site and she does that very well.
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A veteran Voice Actor, Mark Peeples is heard…everywhere. Radio, TV Affiliate are the BIG ones for Mark but he also reads Promo, Trailers, Commercial, Late Night TV bits and more in his Alabama studio. Mark started in Radio but shifted to Voiceover pretty early in his career in Atlanta. One of his big “breaks” was for Turner and as you will hear it basically all got rolling from there. I kick off the interview with a small sample of his work, including one of the spots from that first Turner campaign, The NBA on TNT/TBS. Visit his Site (and yes he has a redesign in the works) to hear even more audio demos: http://markpeeples.com/
Check out his pics, studio at the top, the brains behind the operation (his wife) mixed in there too!
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Roger Keeler is UNIQUE. He is also immensely talented, creative, experienced, off-beat, musical, and highly SKILLED in all things audio. BUT above all else – UNIQUE. This is one of the few people I wanted to have on for a second time. When I am out in the wild talking Imaging with other pros his name comes up often. I doubt he knows how many people look up to him. His skills are wide ranging but he excels at one of the most important – WRITING. Listen to his work and it will be evident.
Roger handles many responsibilities for iHeart Denver for 29 (almost 30) years and counting – Production for Channel 93-3 (KTCL), KBCO, a little on The BULL, Punk Tacos and others PLUS he is the signature sound of Radio 94-9 in Fort Collins, CO (Anyone who knows me knows why that town is important to me).
Instagram: @rogerkeeler
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Our guest, Dan Mumford, spent a decade at RADIO 1 in the UK starting at age 25. He then had some other Radio Imaging related jobs but quickly found his place as a successful music and sound design producer/composer/engineer. We discuss his music background, radio background and how they intersect. Of course we talk tech — you better check out the pics of his studio including his modular synth! Maybe most importantly we get into his latest venture, RAFT MUSIC, his own production music library which literally JUST launched days before I am posting this show. We discuss his workflow, the talent with whom he works, ways YOU can make a living producing music and maybe a secret weapon or two you’ll find in his studio.
*Special Note: The music I use in this show is all from RAFT MUSIC!
Follow Dan on Twitter: @DanMumf
Raft Music on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Raft_music
Raft Music on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_raftmusic/
Raft Music: https://raftmusic.com/
Dark Arts FX: http://darkartsfx.co.uk/
Wormhole Plugin: http://www.zynaptiq.com/wormhole/
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To finish off 2018 in style I decided the show would require a TEAM as opposed to ONE guest. In fact, I welcome not just “a” team but perhaps THE team. The 7-man Imaging Collective at CAPITAL and CAPITAL XTRA are ALL guests on the show. We commandeered the big studio at Capital and even had multiple remote locations mixed in. I can’t begin to summarize everything we discussed but I did my best to cover most of what goes into Imaging such Epic brands like Capital and Capital Xtra plus all the network stations/affiliates.
Topics: Background of each, the traits they uniquely bring to the table, day-to-day operations, dividing the work, producing sound to picture, the various tools they use, the strategies that go into building their legendary sound and more. I also asked about SOCCER (Football) because I was hoping a fight would break out. Almost.
The World Class crew at Capital in London includes: Ashley Bard (Head of Production), Jonathan Young, Ed Rummins, Dan Hill, Chris Longman, Sam Wickens and Luke Prior. They are all prodigious, cool as hell and a true pleasure for me to have on the show.
BONUS! Looking for a job? Possibly one of the best Imaging jobs on earth? It’s in there. They are hiring!
*Ashley Bard went way above and beyond to make this happen! I had to extend a HUGE “Thanks” to him.
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I should lead with one of the big reasons I wanted Nik Smon on the show: He uses Ableton. Music producers, especially electronic producers, might say, “So what?” But in the Radio Imaging world it’s rather rare to work in this DAW.
(Warning – Voice talents or NOT-so-nerdy-audiophiles – we get super nerdy with audio geekery)
I saw Nik in action on stage at the Imaging Days in Amsterdam. He was methodically, efficiently and creatively moving around the software building musical, tight, effective production in no time and I was REALLY impressed. I had to know more! Nik is a freelance Radio Imaging producer based in Slovenia. He works for stations and brands on an international scale and is a specialist in music branding, custom intro production and (in my words) making everything he produces feel like it was “born that way.”
PLEASE visit the SHOW NOTES page for this show. He provided a lot of great content: bonus audio, studio pics and plenty of links!
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“Write it down. Write down what you want. Write down your goals.”
I’ll lead off this post with those wise words provided from my guest, Rich Van Slyke. Sort of seems obvious…yet is it? How many of us actually do that? I do not.
On top of being a stellar Radio Imaging Voice, Rich is bringing some perspective today! The type of perspective that comes from many years of experience , quality experience. He is an Up-State New York guy, started radio there in ’79. He then elevated to the Production Director gig at 96-Rock in Atlanta. Then…a wave of lay-offs (Radio wasn’t the busted ATM machine everyone knew it to be anymore.) Since then, its been about 18 years of full-time, from-home, voiceover. Among many things he is the Radio Imaging Station voice of some pretty major stations. Rich was surprisingly honest about his transition from inside the station to going on his own. It can be hard for anyone to adjust and he took it especially hard but got through it and is better for it. He was VERY candid in the interview about the whole process and is obviously doing something right.
Which is why I am going to write down a goal I’ve had sitting in the back of my mind right here, publicly…why not. I want to be the a voice of KROQ even for one day, one promo. Many aspects of that station, it’s heritage and talent are a HUGE part of why I went into radio and more specifically radio imaging production. It’s not an “attain this thing and retire” type goal by any means. But I did it. I wrote it down. Rich said so. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!
Maybe write down a goal or two of your own.
LINKS:
Rich’s Website
Buy his Rock Imaging package: Distortion!
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Brad is the Network Imaging Producer for NOVA Entertainment based in Sydney, Australia. Great gig for a seasoned veteran of the industry…or for someone who has been in for 5 YEARS and is all of 24 YEARS OLD! You wouldn’t know how old or young he is by talking to him. You will know how much passion and love he has for the Radio Imaging Production industry and Radio in general. I would list some of the many places he’s worked (credits so-to-speak) but there is NOVA and…..NOVA. He tells us about starting out, the realities of working 3 jobs, going to school and just being AT the station whenever possible and what it takes to get IN and get GOOD.
Voice Actors: I do make an effort to dig in and get some info for you about what is expected by the big producers… but you will hear at about the 30min mark that the setup between talent and producer at the major networks and stations in Australia is TOTALLY different from the states.
PRODCAST: Brad was featured as the first guest on Dom Evans podcast “PRODCAST.” I mentioned this in my intro – so here is the link to that. I have listened and it is GOOD! In fact I didn’t notice until now, but the show finished with Brad back for the finale so I still need to go hear that. Dom is smarter than me – doing his shows MORE often and in a season format. He is currently on break.
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Kelly Doherty, K3, KellyKellyKelly is the guest…again! Kelly has been a big player in the Radio Imaging world for a very long time and became a household name playing at highest levels at a rather young age. She is an Imaging Voice Artist heard on some of the pinnacle radio brands across the world in a variety of formats, produced imaging, managed imaging producers, hosted amazing radio imaging panels and is generally connected to everything and everyone in the Radio Imaging ecosystem.
I am very happy to help get the word out about her BRAND NEW project – The Imaging House. The Imaging House is tough to explain in one sentence – but I will try: It is an online HUB for all things Radio Imaging.
We go deep into what will be found on the site during the interview but let’s just say if you are a seasoned veteran, just getting started or somewhere in between – you will find value. Imaging Voices, Producers, Coaches, Programers, Consultants and more should make their way over July 24th, 2018!
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The transition from a successful career on-the-air in radio to independent full-time voice artist is not exactly an easy proposition and certainly not as easy as some people might expect it to be. Denver-based talent Josh Goodman is a multi-faceted voiceover artist who is LEGIT good at all the various….facets… and has navigated that radio to voice transition in a methodical, measured and fortuitous manner. Josh Goodman: Commercial, Radio Imaging, TV Promo, In-Show Narration, eLearning, Industrial, AudioBooks and more. And damn good (and successful) at all of it. He is another one of my guests that you might not have heard OF (though many of you have) but you have HEARD at some point. He gets into some of the realities of how, why, when you may decide to go “on your own” and some things to consider during the process. Dividing up the elements of the business, managing your time, budgets, marketing, coaching, agents and a little tech are topics on this show. Enjoy!
Website – www.jgvo.com
Twitter – @jgvoiceover
Facebook – facebook.com/joshgoodmanvoiceovers
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UPDATE: I am not going to say Ron owes me $10 (I don’t think he accepted my bet) but today, June 7th 2018, Ron was able to announce he is joining the team at Reel World. A GREAT Get for them!
The entire staff at the Producers Podcast (me) wishes him continued world domination and success.
Ron Tarrant has been on a rapid rise in the Radio Imaging industry which has included jobs in small, large and MAMOTH markets…or “worlds.” Canadian born, he is one of those talented producers who came down to the states to take on one of the biggest gigs in America, Imaging Director of the Howard Stern Channels at Sirius XM. Before that he was at, what was originally a dream job, KISS in Toronto. The gig with Howard is done now (more in show) and he is venturing back to Canada for a new chapter. I tried to guess what that entailed but for strict confidentiality reasons and possibly other felonious behaviors, he could not divulge as of this taping. Ron is YET ANOTHER NICE CANADIAN stalling my never-ending goal of finding the NOT-NICE one. OH, and if all this isn’t enough turns out he is one sick musician! I admit I knew he played guitar but that’s about it – I didn’t know crap when it came it to that side of his world. Yeah, its WAY more than that! It was great to have him and I hope you enjoy what he brings to the table!
*Be sure to check out the SHOW NOTES PAGE for more pics and the MUSIC I reference in show.
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Bob Schmidt is the voice of the Fox Sports Radio Network, The Dan Patrick Show, AM 570 in LA and countless other (mostly sports) stations and shows around the US. Bob is also…yes ALSO… an extremely talented Radio Imaging Producer. He produces AM 570 in LA, calls that his home base and has been in that role since 2004. I will admit I just didn’t know much about Bob before I reached out. As will become clear if you listen to the show, I pretty much ONLY knew that he did the Intros for Dan Patrick which I listen to everyday. We talk about his world, the industry and his day to day routines. The chat was a bit sports heavy (duh) but we didn’t get all “stats-y” or muddled down in the details like a sports talk show. Until today I have spent almost ZERO minutes of this podcast focusing on sports imaging! Not ZERO but not NEARLY enough! I was failing that part of the industry…but no more.
Check out Voice of Bob website for a bunch of other demos and to grab info on Bob himself.
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After this interview, and based on our conversations away from the show, I can safely say that Scott Matthews LOVES radio and is proud to make it his primary focus. Scott Matthews is a Radio Imaging Voice. I think I could leave it there and he would be fine with that. But alas that is not all Scott is known for. Yes, Scott is heard as Brand Voice on Radio Stations, in various radio formats, around the world. It would take me too long to list them or even list the “Big” ones. Scott is also working in TV Promo, commercial and in-show narration. We discuss all of that in detail. We also discuss his approach to marketing, training, servicing clients and a tiny, small amount of tech nerd stuff. This is NOT a tech-centric episode. I ask about the moment he knew it was time to leave his “Day job” which is something we all might deal with… now or later.
http://www.scottmatthewsvoice.com/
PLEASE visit the Show Notes page for this one. I had to gush a bit on Scott’s work at 99-5 The Wolf in Dallas. My old friend Phat Matt Ganssle’s production (RIP) paired with Scott and Barry Corbin was one of the most complete epic radio-branding success’ in history. No hyperbole. I asked Scott for some of that audio and he came through. He also provided a bunch of studio pics and some other bonus audio.
Hope you dig this one as much as I did. I don’t NEED to say it but I will – Scott is one of the good guys and I am happy he gave me the time.
ALERT/ATTENTION I did a small giveaway on this one. I completed a new Audiobook. I am pretty happy with this one. The Variant by Justin M. Woodward. The author is very cool and probably in the “up and Coming” category but I think he is legit and will be big. I’ll be doing the next in this series too! Anywho….in the intro I announce a very simple way to win a copy on Audible if you want one. I have FIVE to give away. OK – thats it! Enjoy!
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Terry Phillips is an old friend and one of my go-to guys for any audiophile related questions, issues, brainstorms, epiphanies or other. He is the Creative Director at Entercom Detroit producing imaging for WYCD and WOMC. These are two legendary stations with tons of Heritage and importance in their respective genres and the Detroit Radio Market. He knows his away around Pro Tools and NON-Pro Tools DAWS. He knows his Macs his PCs, Waves, UA, McDSP, Soundtoys, iZotope, and all the other plug-in fun. He is a talented Sound Designer (I don’t think its a secret that I used his services to help me launch 360 COUNTRY at TM Studios in 2012), Video Editor and all around WEIRD but talented dude.
Reach out to Terry: www.TerryPhillips.com | Terry@TerryPhillips.com
BE SURE to check out the SHOW NOTES PAGE. He gave us a ton of other cool stuff to hear and see and click over there.
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The show’s guest, Graeme Judd, is one of the preeminent Promo Voices in the US (and Canada). I have had the luxury of speaking to some of the biggest names in more than one industry and in his, he is near the very top. Graeme is regularly heard on CBS, E!, Fox and a multitude of other networks and platforms. A few Graeme Judd adjectives that come to mind after our chat: Humble, Driven, Passionate and Genuine. In the show we chat everything from his career’s genesis, music, audio production, all facets of voiceover, coaching, agents, managers (probably too much) tech/geek stuff and his VERY amazing studio. I hope you dig it and please check out the links below.
HERE is that TMZ clip I reference. I loved this.
Visit Graeme’s Website: http://www.graemejudd.com/
Graeme’s AMAZING Studio: https://wsdg.com/projects-items/graeme-judd-voiceover-studio/
Graeme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/graemejudd
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As long as I can keep featuring the biggest players in the industry AND they happen to be female it’s a big win-win. While my guest, Vanessa James, happens to be one of the stellar imaging voices in radio she also has her hands firmly dug into so many other areas of media and brand building. I get her talking about how she progressed to where she is now – From Radio to Voice Acting to Social Influencing to Brand building and everything in between. There is definitely a lot in between. You hear her on stations around the states like KTU in NYC, HIT 97.3 in Miami and as a voice for JetBlue, Palace Resorts and more. Plus she is out there on location for Nissan and more! I grabbed a bunch of links and put them below so please hit her up while you enjoy the show.
Vanessa James Links:
http://vanessajamesmedia.com/
Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube
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Many people in the industry and/or who regularly check out my podcast will be familiar with Randy Thomas, today’s guest. If you know the basics – scroll on down to the links, download the show or just hit that big round play button!
For everyone else Randy is thought of by many, myself included, as Voiceover Royalty. She is one of the few professionals who have been heard by billions…yep, BILLIONS…of people, LIVE. To list a few achievements: Voice of The Oscars (8x) The Super Bowl (3x), The Emmy Awards (5x), The Tony Awards (18x), SAG Awards (5x), Entertainment Tonight, Netflix, CBS, ABC, TNT, FXX, Bravo, Brand voice of Radio Stations everywhere and the list rolls on. To say she is a polished professional on and off the mic is an understatement. Voiceover pros, neophytes and any person who loves pop-culture will enjoy listening to her stories. I had a blast and I appreciate Randy carving out a nice chunk of time for me, especially in the busy holiday season. I am excited to round out 2017 with a stellar guest like Randy! I hope you enjoy it.
Links:
Voiceover – http://www.randythomasvo.com/
Voiceover Mastery – http://randythomaspresents.com/
Music Connection Podcast – http://podcastone.com/music-connection
Instagram – RandyThomasVO
Facebook – RandyThomastheVoiceoverArtist
Twitter – RandyThomasVO
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I think based on his “Online Names” being episode 113 might be a good thing for my latest guest, Josh Jensen. He is a bunch of things at iHeart Media but mainly Creative Director at 98Rock and US 103.5 (WFUS) in Tampa. He also handles creative for the National iHeart Platform (CHR) and Nikki Sixx’s national shows PLUS (yes there is more) Imaging Production for The Mix Group’s ever-growing fleet of stations. I got to meet Josh a while back and he is kind of…no, IS the guy who you expect to be making his Imaging. Take that as you will but I certainly mean it as a BIG compliment. His style is dynamic, he is extremely skilled in many formats and he is a work-horse. He says he has little focus but BIG Drive. That is evident in what he accomplishes.
Discussion
13min: Tampa iHeart
20min: Tech Talk
27min: What the Producer wants from the VO talent
36min: The Bar in El Cortez – THE PARLOUR http://elcortezhotelcasino.com/dining/parlour-bar/
Reach out
RadioTweaker.com
Instagram: JoshRadio13
Facebook: JoshRadio
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…OR you might know him as “Sidey.” Mike Andersen is the Imaging Director at Triple M in Sydney and the Triple M Network. There are a million reasons why he has been the Imaging MAN there for over 20 years and hopefully you’ll hear about a few of those in this show. I guess to put one word on his style I’d go with “Unpredictable”. You could say he is quirky, edgy, funny, succinct, interesting and a whole bunch of other descriptors that mean you don’t know what you are going to get…ever…in the best way possible. Mike is also a prolific Voiceover artist heard on radio (Triple M), Commercials and TV networks like Channel 7 and FX. Mike is a Rock guy at heart but you’ll hear plenty of contemporary things going on in his sound, original writing, and even some old school, brassy, jingly stuff too.
Oh…did I mention award winning? He’s won a bunch of Radio/Broadcast awards (which I know from the internet, I didn’t bring them up in the show) but he is also the 2016 Benztown Iron Imager, the one head-to-head competition for us imagers.
And I am sorry Mike, but I had to post this picture…
That’s Mike being beaten in 2017 by Brad Leask…yep, Australian, Brad Leask. I’m ONLY posting this to backup the opinion that the best Imaging is still coming out of Australia. That’s the ONLY reason. 😉
I had a great time learning from him and I appreciate him navigating our 16-hour time difference to get together.
Now, it’s time to get to the damn show!
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How about one of the top Radio Imaging Voices as my next guest? I welcome in Wendy K Gray. On top of that, Wendy is a killer in the world of Promo, Animation (all aspects of that), Commercial, Industrial and Narration. Plus she is a singer/songwriter with years of writing, recording and performing under her belt. She’s taking meetings on projects with the likes of Seth MacFarlane and tells the story at the end of the show. But she is a super shy, humble and talented individual that even let me get a few words in over the course of our 70 minute chat. By fault of only ME I have not featured enough Women on this show. I will try to do better.
I tossed the link to her site below but I also hope you swing by the Show Notes Page for this one. I condensed all the content to a few links and paragraphs but she gave me a ton of Bonus Content! ENJOY!!
EDIT: (I blame Wendy for sending me SO MUCH stuff) I forgot to put her email address here so you can reach out and bother her be nice to her: wendykgray@gmail.com
WKG ONLINE
WKG SHOW NOTES
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My first Maltese guest, Dan Testa, is one of, if not the youngest guests on the show to date. I actually had no idea he was this young BECAUSE of how advanced his skill-set is. I believe when you hear his work and hear him talk about radio it will obvious why I had to get him featured. A “Young Gun” for sure but a skill level beyond his years, Dan is Head of Production at 897 BAY in Malta. He is a shining example of how Networking can and should be used in a positive manner, how you can learn from the BEST in this business even if you are secluded on a tiny island “near” Italy and the barriers to becomig VERY good if not GREAT at radio production are of your own making. Enjoy this one as we start with the big picture stuff (Like where is Malta?) on down to the nuts and bolts of how he accomplishes his sound.
Distorted Panda – DistortedPanda.com
*Note: Distorted Panda will be out in the next few days! OR maybe it’s already out…if you are listening in the future…
If you want to reach out to him he is wide open to field your messages: d.testa@bay.com.mt
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/danielesta
Find him everywhere else with @Dantesta897
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The more I think that being north of 100 episodes means I’ll start to run out of BIG names to get on the show..the more I realize thats absurd. John Pleisse is a major player in the voiceover world especially when we talk in terms of Radio Imaging AND TV Affiliate work. He is heard in the largest markets on varying formats in radio and while primarily on NBC affiliates across the States he is also on other networks and cable channels etc. Basically, if you have functioning ears and are in ‘merica — you’ve heard my guest.
And what a humble, sane, honest individual John turned out to be. I slaughtered my intro with him (so I think I cut most of it out) but he is one of the guests that I had never had contact with in the past. We weren’t friends and never even emailed. I never know how these shows will go but clearly from my limited interaction with John he’s a guy you want to know and would be excellent to work with.
Hit his site below for in-depth, longer demos (audio and video) or just hit play as I give you a condensed 1:45 full scale demo of some of his work to kick things off.
John Pleisse online: https://voicejohn.com/
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Chris Ward’s official title: Content Operations Director / Group Production Director for the Bauer City Network , Northern England & Scotland.
That means he has his hands in dozens of stations and networks across the UK. He is also part of the larger Bauer Media Group which, as I learned in the interview, is REALLY HUGE in Europe. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris in Amsterdam in 2016 and he joined me on a Jingle Related panel at The Imaging Days. It was clear to me then that I had to extend our chat to this podcast. He has a very well rounded skill-set bringing much to the table in the world of radio brands from managing talent, creating focused messaging and of course the actual Production of IMAGING. He brings a nice balance of creative and science to the work. AND you will hear his Imaging Voiceover skills on display as well. We cover it all – all we could cover in about an hour! Enjoy!
Contact Chris:
Chris.Ward@bauermedia.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ward-96166953/
Instagram: Chris_j_ward
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chriswardproduction
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Andrew Berger is the Imaging Director at POWER 106 in Los Angeles, CA. Power is one of the longest running Hip Hop stations in America and one that has built genres and landscapes, waged battles and defined radio strategies for decades. It has certainly evolved in different ways but to say it isn’t an EXTREMELY important station in the grand scheme of radio would be wrong.
Andrew is one of those people I think about when I keep doing this podcast.
Andrew consumes these interviews more than most people (more than anyone should). He analyzes everything that the pros with whom I speak have to say and applies them to his advancement. He reached out to EVERYONE and, by his own words, was really annoying and he knew he was. But he was determined and driven to be where he is so it was probably written this way all along. I first heard from Andrew when he was about 18…and now a few years later he has the gig at POWER in LA. We go into detail on his path and what he has done to get where he is. We do a little tech talk, day-to-day life at POWER, his influences and much more. If I can only achieve ONE thing with this one I hope it inspires you. Whether you are a producer, a DJ, a PD, a VO or in Sales I think his passion is infectious.
FYI: We conducted this interview about a week before the sale to Meruelo was announced. That sale won’t seem to have much impact on the Brand or this interview at the time I am posting this.
ANDREW PICS!!
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Justin Spencer Dove is a rising star and has been for a solid decade or more. I always know that if a guy’s name comes up many times, by many independent people consistently, I want to get him on my show. AND he has one of the real nifty Imaging gigs out there too! He’s the GUY at 90.3 AMP (huge) and XL 103 in Calgary on top of being the National Imaging Director for ALL of NEWCAP RADIO. On top of handling imaging in neighboring markets, and across the company, he’s also producing some really cutting edge sound design. Look on his website under INFO to hear and buy JD2 and JD3.
We had a great chat – his background, day-to-day at Newcap, some tools he loves, picking imaging voices, how he works creatively, sound design and why us producer types are sort of mental – all topics of discussion.
Links:
Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/justin-spencer-dove
Facebook – @JustinSpencerDove
Twitter – @coreimagejd2
Website – CoreImageStudio.com
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Roger Rose is one of the premier promo voices in America. While many people will know Roger, or at minimum his voice, from the Columbia Broadcasting System it might still be a surprise to find out on just how many venues he is heard. CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX – The Grammys, The Emmys, People’s Choice, Other Live events – Animation, Commercial, Affiliate Voice, Trailers, Long-form Narration (on networks and shows you probably watch) – Director, Producer, Actor (Ski Patrol!), Improv, Comedy, Drama, Variety….I should stop.
Wait – One more – Fred Savage Friend. (I love Fred Savage, so I had to bring it up) OK, we perhaps spent a little too much time on Fred to open the show. I left it because, Fred Savage.
Visit www.RogerRose.com for all the other Roger Roseness you can handle.
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“Tell us how you did it.” I should do this more often but I pulled a small, simple quote from the end of our interview because I think this is very important for new/young/budding talent to keep in mind. When applying for gigs and sending audio THAT is what Marc Vickers, Creative Director of Wisebuddah in The UK, wants along with it. It’s a simple “extra” to provide if you want to be heard and considered for a job and worth your attention. Marc Vickers is indeed the guest for this show and was very generous with his time.
More Marc Stats – Marc has been branding radio stations worldwide for over 10 years, and is responsible for producing jingles & imaging for Sky Radio, Radio 538, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Radio Veronica, BBC 6 Music, Dasding, Magic, Antenne Bayern, Bauer City 1, Astral & Rawlco networks (Canada) Kiss FM (Spain) and Mix Megapol (Sweden) among many others around the world. As well as music for TV & Radio advertising campaigns including Renault, British Airways, Hula Hoops & Maxim.
Links to twitters, sites and audio are below but if its related to Radio Jingles or Music for commerce he and Wisebuddah are in it. They are one of the top Jingle Companies doing very top-shelf work. I play a 3 minute demo to kick-off the show but again hit the various links for more WB content. Enjoy!
Links:
Twitter: @marcvickers_
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wise-buddah-jingles
www.wisebuddah.com – @wbjingles
www.nosheetmusic.tv – @nosheetmusic
www.imgr.com – @imgr
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That’s Ben marks! Imaging Producer at Reel World Europe. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many people from their team and like everyone else – Ben exudes class, humility and TALENT. Check out the link below to Reel World’s Blog about the Radio 1 Extra project. It should show you all you need to know about what Ben does and can do. You may have seen him speak at Imaging Days 2015 or reelMix 2016. I did my best to expand on many techniques, themes and projects you heard or saw. It’s hard to talk about “How” you do very high level audio crafting but Ben does a great job of that too.
We mentioned a few links, his email, a screen grab in show:
Ben’s Website: SubstanceB.co.uk
Email Ben: Ben@substanceb.co.uk
Reel World Blog Article
Effectrix from SugarBytes
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Xavier Paul is a Voiceover Artist, Theater, TV and Film actor, Stand up comic, On Camera Host and a Musician. “HBO, THE NBA, CNN, THE WEATHER CHANNEL, MOVIE TRAILERS, CARTOONS, ANIMATION!” BUT when he breaks it down to the core: he is a STORYTELLER. We had a great chat, we got a little deep into industry issues and some of the hurdles he has had to overcome to get to where he is.
AND as a geek for great cinematic art it was a real pleasure to speak to someone who was a part of HBO’s ‘The Night Of’ – if you know the show, you know. If you haven’t seen it, I HIGHLY recommend it!
Check out the podcast and the links below. Xavier is putting a lot of great content into the world.
Hit him up on Twitter: @VoiceoverToday
Listen or download below.
Check out ALL the Xavier info and love below!
Xavier Paul, an experienced actor/voiceover/standup comedian.
Voiceover website: www.coolvoicemedia.com
Just finished doing a recurring role in the HBO series, The Night Of” with John Turturro.
HBO Boxing’s Hopkins/Dawson fight Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvU9FBYKWao
New show narration demo: https://soundcloud.com/xavier-paul/shownarration-documentary-xavier-paul
Click here for Actors Access link:http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/XavierPaul
Click here for comedy clips:Xavier Paul Comedy
Click here for hosting reel: http://youtu.be/cc3fsFsNcto
Complete Fox Network “Uptown Comedy Club”episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo172DyluLs
Comedy clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVfAMM37WGg
My IMDB vo video page: http://www.imdb.com/video/user/vi3138956825
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To celebrate the (official) 100th show of my now 8 year old podcast I set out to create the most International audio program about the current state of Radio Imaging. I asked about 40 radio pros to talk about radio imaging. Simple right? We discuss why we do it, the future of the industry, what we do well, what we can improve, some tools/plug-ins and some wise words and wishes.
YIKES…I thought this was such a good idea (and maybe it was) but did I plan for the actual “How?” of the thing? Nope. I probably could have put it together 7 days ago but I kept trying to envision how you would want to actually listen to this type of thing, then second guessed myself over and over.
There are 40 different people representing 14 countries speaking maybe, 20 languages…(actually they were all kind enough to answer me in English). So, I finally decided to JUST DO the thing – I had everyone do one intro in the beginning and then answer the questions as they came. Not everyone answered every question and sometimes we were a bit off topic BUT damn, I am really impressed with the thoughtful discussion of what we do. From the legendary veteran types to the ones who have less than a year in the game, EVERYONE was impressive and we have a bright future. I love to see our international community grow closer, our borders dissolve and our geographical distances become meaningless.
Thanks to everyone for listening to 100 (or more) shows, to my past and future guests and especially everyone who joined me for the BIG 100!
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Programming Note: No, you did not miss Episode 100. I had planned to line it up with my trip to Europe BUT I actually did a couple bonus episodes so I’ve brilliantly traveled forward to 101 today. NEXT, in October, I will create and post a “100th Podcast Extravaganza Show” – and that will fittingly be titled Episode 100.
Today we hear from the new Imaging Producer at RTE 2FM (Ireland).This is the new National CHR station and it kicks some serious ass thanks to our guest, Denzil Lacey. He was brought in to not only image the station but create the brand. He has some fun stories about “Illegal Radio” or Pirate Radio from when he was a kid. He has radio in his blood and actually started his career at the age of 2, kinda. We discuss the team, the environment at a large media campus, his panel at The Imaging Days and a whole lot of really nerdy audio and computer stuff.
If you want to reach out to Denzil hit HIS WEBSITE or just look for @DenzilLacey on all the socials
BONUS (Again): Don’t forget to check out my pal Ian Sturgeon’s new podcast called “Making Wavs.” Looks to be a valuable resource. Link: http://makingwavs.libsyn.com/podcast
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It was not quite ONE year ago today when one of the highest profile Imaging jobs on earth opened up. Dave Foxx left iHeart/NYC – Z100 and KTU – after almost (or more than??) 30 years on the job. I immediately started asking some friends on the inside (including Dave) who would, or could, take the gig. It was pretty quiet for a while. Turns out there were actually many solid names being tossed around. Then in about April of 2016 the news was made official. Staxx Williams was dubbed the new Imaging Dir. at iHeart NYC servicing Z100 and KTU. And now, finally, he gets to be on a podcast to talk about it!
But seriously he was nice enough to donate his time to my cause and discuss EVERYTHING that went into the move, the search and some of the obstacles to getting started. Plus we went into his radio career from the beginning, his upcoming session at The Imaging Days in Amsterdam and what else he possibly has time for!
Check out Staxx on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/z1043-staxx
Check out Staxx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/z100staxx
BONUS: My old friend Ian Sturgeon has started a podcast! I just got the info so I’ll discuss it a little on the next show but didn’t want you to be left out. So go see what he has going on in the podcast land! It’s called “Making Wavs” and it seems pretty cool! Link: http://makingwavs.libsyn.com/podcast
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Another high level and still continually rising voice-talent is featured on the show. Chad Erickson is a big name in the world of Radio Imaging Voiceover but he is also found all over your TV box with promo work heard on CBS, Fox, CNN, ESPN College Basketball, Steve Harvey and many, MANY more. Chad is heard on stations everywhere (too many to begin to list) but hit up his website below to see and hear all about it. Chad has many years in the production room and we discuss that too. I tried to balance the “Radio” and “not-Radio” talk throughout the show but we definitely get into plenty of great info for veterans and budding stars.
Chad Erickson’s website: http://www.chaderickson.com/
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I don’t like to label someone as “The guy from…” or “The person you know as…” in reference to what they do – but in this case, as far as Radio Imaging Voices, Howard Cogan is as connected to ONE specific brand as anyone. Howard is the well known voice of the multi-national JACK FM Radio stations. He is also turning up all over the Network Promo world. As far as TV work goes he is a veteran and you’ve likely heard him voice a promo for Modern Family but he is actually heard all over the network landscape including ABC, FOX, FX, CTV in Canada and more. Howard is a very genuine guy who has a healthy perspective on his position in the industry and that position is continuing to rise. Website: http://www.howardcogan.com/
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I LOVE KIIS. Grew up there, it was my favorite station and they remain a leader on the cutting edge of major market CHR radio. The not so new Imaging Director (about 1 year in now) is Miles Hlivko. YEP…Another major talent to come out of Ohio, and more specifically, Cleveland. He was at WMMS for years elevating to APD in 2013. As we learn in the interview he had two shots at the KIIS gig but waited until everything was just right. His creativity is off the hook. And when guys like John Frost are singing your praises…you are doing something right!
Check out the show and hit Miles up on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/mileshlivko
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CK, Kyle, Cowboy – whatever you call him – Cowboy Kyle is the Imaging Director at WUSY – US 101 in Chattanooga. CK also images over 20 country stations nationwide including New Orleans, Louisville, Lexington, Indianapolis, Augusta, Des Moines, Wichita, and several more. He KILLS it by knowing the audience, knowing how to write for the format (AND his voice-talent), a master of brevity and thus he continues to grow his client roster.
Contact him on all the socials @CowboyKyle101
Email: KyleCroft@iheartmedia.com
In an effort to “expand” the scope of my show (in quotes as there is a certain level of irony here) I’m finally bringing on another COUNTRY IMAGING SPECIALIST – Cowboy Kyle. But of course, like all of us, he produces for other formats as well. Why irony? I had my largest career advancement when I moved to Country (KSCS-Dallas) and have been completely engulfed in the format since 2006 running an updating jingle/imaging service via TM, producing country content for Westwood One, voicing and producing country stations and generally just being a huge fan. I waited in lines at midnight to buy new Garth albums in the mid nineties. Me interviewing Cowboy Kyle is going to go a long way to getting some focus put BACK on the Hillbilly music! (with LOVE)
WUSY Sidenote/Background for NON-Country peeps – If you aren’t connected to the format here is my quick rundown on one element which informs the overall story here: There are a few stations that are always nominated for, and then win, every award. These awards include but are not limited to ACM and CMA Station of the year, ACM and CMA show/talent of the year, CRS awards and more. WUSY is ALWAYS on the list. Always. I can say a lot of things about US 101 but I’ll leave it at this: they are drenched in Heritage AND dominate the market as the “Contemporary” positioned station. This is pretty hard to accomplish. If you want to be the NEW COUNTRY station, Heritage is often a debilitating negative force.
CLICK HERE for the full audio demo I out together with all kinds of Cowboy Kyle Imaging.
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Creative Director at Studio Brussel in Belgium, part of VRT, Steven Lemmens has an outstanding mindset and skillsetfor radio creative and station branding. He specifically crafts the sound of Studio Brussel but works as part of a large team within the company where everyone is encouraged to wear many hats. Heck he is also the “tech guy!” Studio Brussel is one of the more popular music stations which super-serves its audience beyond “just music” while always putting the music first. We get into what that means, what they do well and some key social/video elements they carry out which are a big reason they are able to prosper in a crowded radio space.
Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stvn
Some simple yet important advice for the newcomers in radio: “If you want to work for one station, listen to all the stations.”
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Sometimes you just have a great chat with a great talent. Larry MacInnis has been at the center of some large scale creative. In fact if you are in Canada you’ve heard of CHUM-FM, of course. Or maybe specifically Toronto, you’ve heard the Al Palladini’s Pinetree Lincoln-Mercury spots? Experience, skill, wisdom, NO hyperbole, creativity and INTERESTING are some descriptors that came to mind when trying to describe Larry MacInnis. He started at a very young age and quickly stepped onto a path which led to CHUM-FM as their Creative Director and would hold that position for decades. He has such an incredible grasp onto the business of ‘creative’ and during this interview (not always the case) I felt very comfortable just sitting back and letting him roll. I learned a lot. I hope you do the same.
I can NOT stress enough that I hope you visit the show notes page found here: Larry MacInnis Show Notes – Video and Audio
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The guys from The Arabian Radio Network in Dubai took time out of their busy schedules to do a group interview. While there are many talented producers at ARN I spoke with three including AJ Traspaderme (originally from Canada), Vinay Rao (India) and Heinie Hartendorp (Philippines). Because of the diversity on staff these three producers also represent many languages, luckily for me English was one of them. I enjoy the international episodes for a lot of reasons – one of the biggest is to get a feel for local culture and how things differ from my American experience, often in fascinating ways. Dubai is one of the flourishing, strong radio markets. We talk shop, tech, culture and everything that is the MIGHTY ARN – Dubai.
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Wow. I use that expensive three-letter-public-college-degree-having word to start this post because Jeff DELIVERED. First, Jeff Schmidt is a San Francisco based Imaging Producer and musician working at the station level, the national level, the service level and he is a highly skilled sound designer for radio, video, web AND Video Games. He is Alien-Imaging who I have been collaborating with here, and using the services of in my own work, for nearly 10 years.
We cover it all in this very in depth episode so I won’t go on and on in text form. BUT when I say WOW he delivered, I mean you need to check out the SHOW NOTES PAGE HERE. We’re talking tons of audio, video, links and an overflowing warchest of tips, secrets, info and more. Find him on facebook or twitter or his site. Enjoy this one!
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90th episode?? Damn. Scott Fisher is one of the leading Radio Imaging Voice Talents in America. He is heard on some of the largest stations in the largest markets. He is BIG-TIME. It’s a shame that it’s taken me this long to have him on but I had to save some of the best…
Scott is from a radio family. In fact one his family owned stations subscribing to a country service I operate is the reason we met! Small world. Scott has been #2 on Benztowns Top 50 Imaging Voice list for all of its existence. That should give you an idea of his scope. For seasoned Imaging VO’s and/or those looking to break in, I believe you will find this show very insightful and useful. Hope you enjoy!
Here is a link to his full demo mentioned in the show
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The first Three-Time guest on the show is (and should be) Dave Foxx. In one of the major developments to round out 2015, Dave is now the EX-Creative Services Director for Z100 NYC. He was also involved in many other major iHeart Radio responsibilities in New York and other parts of the US. Dave is also the signature voice for stations and brands around the Globe. I’ve probably had this luxury too often with my show BUT he is yet another person for whom I do not need to provide background or even introduce. If you are here, you know who is and what he has accomplished. Dave has transitioned into what sounds like a primarily educational role which he does at his own desire. Visit www.DaveFoxx.com now and in the future to learn of his new resouces, adventures and professional developments.
For now please enjoy a look back on the career of one of our legends, an analysis of our industry as it exists today and a solid moment or two of “what’s next.” I mentioned it (again) to Dave but he is the reason I started the podcast in 2008. His innate characteristic of “paying it forward” rubbed off on me way back when and I am better for it.
Thank you, Dave, for all you have done and WILL DO!
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A skilled talent in creative imaging and radio management/administration, and someone who I am lucky to call a friend, has left one of the top Imaging Gigs on EARTH to find greener pastures. Chris Nicoll is (or was, depending on when you read this) Head of Production for Capital Radio, Capital Xtra, Capital TV, Capital Solar System and Capital Networks at Global Radio in the UK. There were two of these pretty major announcements within days of each other near the end of 2015, Dave Foxx leaving Z100/NYC at iHeart Radio being the other. Chris is still young and showed no signs of being “pushed out” so it might have been more surprising to hear of his departure. Well, we discuss it all. I appreciate his candor and his time and look forward to what he has coming next. (If you listen to the show I think the photo I grabbed of Chris and his Father is pretty appropriate)
BONUS: I interviewed the TEAM @Capital a while back. Hear Part 1 here – Part 2 Here
See him online at WizzFX.com or on twitter @C_S_Nicoll
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Sorry for my extended time away! I had some unexpected delays with 3 different guests but GEORGE TAYLOR made himself available quicker than I thought so he saved my schedule a little.
George is the Imaging Director at IMGR and a writer at Wise Buddah. He is extremely musical as an Imaging Producer but… also a composer of music. So he definitely rides a line between two worlds. Or perhaps better stated, he merges two worlds that might have been considered separate in the past.
Fun Fact: I didn’t tell George but I went to No Sheet Music and appropriated one of his library tracks as our bed music this episode 🙂 Its VERY cool. (Ask for forgiveness rather than permission…right!?)
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It was high time I had another recorded conversation with Kelly Doherty. Since we last spoke she moved across the country, twice, and elevated to what might be the most prominent imaging position in the U.S. Kelly is the Vice President of iHeartMedia. Again, as would be expected with Kelly no holds barred content-wise and we covered a lot. We also got into The Imaging Days panels she will be a part of. Her’s sounds amazing! She will also do me the favor and join my Monday Power Player panel: INNOVATION. Check out the show below!
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Another installment of: “Get ready for The Imaging Days 2015!” and Let’s revisit with a superstar of radio imaging. Dom Nero is Creative Services Director @ HOT 97 NYC (Emmis NY). He has held down this iconic position for over 10 years now. Seems like yesterday when I hopped in an unmarked town-car (of course, no cabs available) and traveled from my mid-town hotel to the Emmis building downtown to interview Dom. He had been there less than 5 years at the point and still seemed kind of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed….well maybe not that BUT today he sounds exactly as experienced as he is and brings so much to the Imaging table. We chat the massive battle that constantly rages in the NYC radio landscape. We talk some tech, talk some theory, and certainly hype his session at The Imaging Days 2015. He’ll be on stage handing out his secrets! Can’t wait!
I hope I don’t break the site or my feed but I’ll put the audio first then I’ll place links to the videos we mentioned in the show.
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Back again and not soon enough, John Frost. He is the demented mind behind Frostbytes and an imaging style oft-mimicked but rarely matched. After years of running the first online imaging service, creating the “World Famous” branding at KROQ L.A. and influencing countless stations and producers worldwide, John has been invited to present at The Imaging Days in Amsterdam. So that was all the excuse I needed to get him back on the show. I might have gone down some of the same roads as our first episode (worth it) but I also tried to get inside the mind of someone who has attained a unique station in life. See how I did.
www.TheImagingDays.com
Frostbytes Online
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Here is your Imaging Days 2015 Preview episode! The show is just one month away. October 5 and 6 in Haarlem, The Netherlands, about 15 minutes from Amsterdam. Anthony Timmers, Creative Director of the show, joins me to chat about all things IMAGING DAYS. We run down the the list of speakers, or most of them, some are still secret. We discuss the venue, city and a few pleasant changes to the schedule and format. It seems like a JAM-PACKED show! But you be the judge.
OH- FYI – I will do more to prepare for the ONLY total imaging conference in the world with my upcoming guests which will include JOHN FROST, DOM NERO and KELLY DOHERTY. Enjoy!
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It’s been a long time coming but FINALLY Rachel McGrath jumps in and joins the show. Rachel has certainly been building up her roster of amazing stations but as we will learn she has put in the work. Years ago she simply got out there and started hustling to build her business and hasn’t shown signs of quit. Nearing 70 client stations Rachel is heard as THE VOICE of almost everything. Certainly found in just about every genre and almost every major market. NO topic off limits I tried to cover it all. See/Hear more from her at RachelMcGrath.com
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What doesn’t Drew do? He is the Creative Dir. at WFLZ – Tampa. This station, as most of you know, is maybe most revered for its BRANDING than anything else. It’s been a consistent leader for outstanding creative and a jump-off point for some truly legendary Imaging Talent over the years. Aside from that Drew is the National CHR Imaging Coord. @ iHeart PLUS National Mixshow DJ (with my pal DJ Grooves) AND a Live Club DJ for iHeart and non-iHeart spots all over the place. But wait there’s more! He talks too! Voiceover artist in the Imaging world on just shy of 20 stations. Yep, with all that this ep is close to one of my longest but I feel we got a lot done.
Sidenote: Here is a link to that app I mentioned, Podcast Addict, and if you have any feedback on ways I can technilogically move this thing forward, that would be awesome! Email me ryandrean@gmail.com
Links:
Twitter – @djgoofywhitekid and @drewthevoiceguy
Web – http://drewthevoiceguy.com/ and http://djgoofywhitekid.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drewhall
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The Original Voice of Urban Radio – not a self dubbed title but a view held by many in the format, Mitch Faulkner has been heard…everywhere! I probably don’t really need to write much in the way of an intro ad he certainly doesn’t need any hype. I’ll say this – I got as much out of this interview as I have any other and he told a few really funny stories that I hadn’t heard or thought of before. Hope you enjoy it!
More about Mitch (Unofficial Site): http://mitchfaulkner.weebly.com/
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This time I feature two guys I respect AND am happy to call friends, or mates, or whatever you say wherever you are. They are the creative force behind Imaging Blueprint, Contraband Media and plenty of other past and present creative endeavors. We chat all things imaging and talk running your own shop vs in house, B and M production. We talk about the other side of the Barter business, the path to getting out on your own and we get geeky with gear speak too. I had a blast and per some feedback, will continue to keep em all “One-parters” unless I break wordpress again…Enjoy!!
Show Notes Page Here
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Certainly a guest that needs very little introduction. Even if you don’t know the name, once you hear him you will know him. David Lee is heard, well, everywhere and maybe most notably on motorsports commercials OR national sports broadcasts. I know that when Howard Deneroff cast him as the signature voice of Westwood One sports he wanted just that – a SIGNATURE sound. He got it. David is very humble, down-to-earth and seems to be living the dream. Working from where he wants and doing what he loves. Check out his site here for longer demos and more info about him and hit him up on Twitter here – @DavidLeeImaging – as he is new to the whole Twitter thing. Otherwise, enjoy!
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This podcast has been extra “Britishy” lately and will continue to be for a little longer. (Soon we will get the chat completed with the guys from Imaging Blueprint in London and somewhere near Southampton – my second favorite EPL team) wow…I digress. Anthony Gay is the guest this time and he is a big whig over at Reel World Europe. Officially he is the Managing Director at Reel World, in Europe. I like to discuss Radio Imaging from all angles and one of those angles is from the side of the programmer/manager/boss types. We will dive into Anthony’s programming acumen in-show but let’s just say he’s been around and has a very attractive resume. Check out the show below, Anthony on Twitter and visit Reelworld Europe for more of what they do.
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This is another “Special” episode that runs across multiple platforms. Personally I think it could or should be useful to anyone who produces imaging, in any format. This is a Quarterly Conference Call for 360 Country Stations. We have a chat about the BEST ways to gather and utilize artist audio in the Country Format. Big Machine Label Group Promotion Executive, Alex Valentine joins me for some inside dirt on what we as Radio people can do to get the best content from the artists. I then bring 360 Country producers Kyle McCoy and Clay JD Walker on. We all talk about our tips, tricks and stories. The discussion also translates well to gather good listener audio.
I hope listeners of this podcast enjoy it BUT if you are used to my normal long-form interview style shows this one might not be worth your time.
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It’s a big kick off to 2015 for the Podcast. I reached out to a couple of my favorite non-American voice talents and they agreed to be on the show, together.
Howard Ritchie (Website) – the legendary voice of Capital in the UK and David Wartnaby (Website)- the legendary voice of Heart in the UK. Of course they are each also the brand voices of MANY other properties including UK and Worldwide TV networks, Radio Stations and Networks in Australia and elsewhere on the globe, commercial, industrial and even audio books!
They do it all and we discuss all facets of the industry. For stateside listeners it should give you a very good look at the voiceover world in the UK. For UK ears I hope it pulls the curtain back on talents you have been enjoying regularly for years.
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What a fun time it is having 30 different people on your show…in the form of one man: Mike Kaminski. Actually. I suspect Mike could have brought triple digits if I let him. But as for Character voices and Imitation specialists I have now interviewed one of the very best. There is a radio imaging connection here (an obvious one maybe) but depending on what you subscribe to, its possible you use Mike and don’t even know it. I tried to get inside his mind which was brave of me, but I’m no hero. I also tried to dig deep into what a career in this type of work is really like. I think you will enjoy it. I used only part of his full service demo in the intro so be sure to visit his links for tons more.
Mike’s Site: http://www.parodycentral.net/index.html
Mike’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/scenesofaudio
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Jason Garte is the President/Big Boss over at The Mix Group. If you are not aware they do a lot in the world of radio imaging but primarily custom production and/or voiceover for radio stations everywhere. I was familiar with them as a group and some of their talent but, full disclosure, I had NO clue as to the size and scope of their operation. However I did have some clue that they were big and that Jason Garte is an animal. He wants it all and will work 23.999999999 hours a day until he gets it. Check out the interview below and then head over to the show notes page and see their brand new promo movie/film/event.
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Steve Dubbz does A LOT of stuff but when it comes to Urban Radio Imaging his name will be at or near the top of everyone’s list. His skillz (I’ll try not use Z instead of S the whole time) are not limited to Urban Radio as he gets into HOT AC and CHR plenty. Let me just paste his title(s):
National Urban Imaging Director I NPP – Creative Services Director | Miami/Ft. Lauderdale – iHeartMedia
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Reel World Production Vault Urban Format Director
Plus he handles custom imaging for many Urban and non-Urban powerhouses across the country. So, yeah he has a lot going on. But we get into it all in the show. Also check out longer demos on the show notes page.
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To celebrate the anniversary of the show I wanted to do something big for everyone. To me that meant getting more than one guest and it meant getting the biggest names in the industry. Based on feedback, listen counts of previous shows and just an overall feeling from industry pros, the two guests I have brought together accomplish both of these goals perfectly. Dave Foxx and Eric Chase need NO intro. In fact if you don’t know who they are then this podcast simply isn’t for you. So I won’t say much except prepare for a totally candid analysis of the radio industry from two people at it’s peak. I didn’t waste much time talking tech jargon (save the cloud/data speak at the end) instead leaning the chat towards industry trends, present and future, and what we all can do as producers and voice talents to advance ourselves and our industry. I think you will enjoy this show. I certainly enjoyed facilitating it.
Sidenote: No extra setup intro and just one convenient part.
Sidenote 2: Thanks to Brian Cooney for the Vocal assist on my new intro/outro. How F-n cool is he?
OH and I HAD to make the FOXX Circa 1974 pic the Feature! Classic, right??
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September 8th and 9th of this year (2014) I will travel to Europe for the first time. I am excited for many reasons: I am degreed in History so I love opportunities to see, smell, hear and touch historic places. I am also taking part in a very special international event geared exclusively at the Radio Imaging community. #ImagingDays2014 So based on my now 6 years of work on this podcast and 14 year career, both entrenched in Radio Imaging, it sort of makes sense that I would put in a huge effort to be there.
This episode features the guy who conceived of, and is bringing to fruition, this massive event. It will be held in Amsterdam and there is still time for you to take part. Check out TheImagingDays.com to see the huge list of speakers and all the great sessions. Plus you get lunch! Twice!! Anthony Timmers is not just an event coordinator, he is a great imaging talent himself. He has worked around Europe for large fancy companies including Capital of Media which he owns and for HUGE brands like Radio 538. Find out more by listening to the show OR visiting the website. Hit up THEIMAGINGDAYS on Twitter, Facebook and online as mentioned before.
I kick off the show with a short sample of his work.
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OK. Out of the gate, be aware this is NOT the typical episode. I am doing this in conjunction with my Country Imaging service at TM Studios, 360 Country. I do a quarterly conference call for affiliates where we discuss random topics related to branding and station positioning. This particular episode deals with strategies when you find yourself in a “battle situation” whether you are the attacker or attackee. Imaging related at times or programmatic issues. I think any radio geek will enjoy this but if you have any relation to Country Radio it should be of value.
RJ Curtis is the guest. He is the Country Editor at All Access, on top of writing a great column, and has been in the format in some capacity since the 80’s. He has the luxury of the 30,000 feet view and has worked on all sides of music. Later, my pal Terry Phillips joins in to discuss the war in Detroit with Nash v WYCD.
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For this episode I FINALLY get to interview an old colleague and friend, Jeff Laurence. Jeff is the voice of almost EVERYTHING! Radio stations, TV Stations, Commercial, Industrial, infomercials, universities and the list rolls one. Check out the show notes page for full length demos and some cool YouTube Vids. I kept this one in one part as that seems to be the preference. Here is the link to the Show Notes Page. Enjoy!
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I have been working to get this episode put together for months. The team at Capital was so generous with their time and knowledge and a special thanks to Chris Nicoll, Head of Production, for lining everyone up. Yes, this episode features about 5 of 8 producers who create for Capital FM, Capital Network, Capital Xtra and Capital TV. I will say in advance I truly did my best to keep everyone involved in the conversation equally so I hope it comes off that way BUT there was so much to cover! We chat about everyone’s background, the atmosphere in London, the tools they use, the systems in place to keep the continuity in tact and many other great informative issues. THANKS to the group for being on with me. As someone who is a part of a creative team and at times the leader of said team, I really took a lot away from this group of professionals. Check out Part 1 below and then be sure to hit part 2. AND check out the show notes!! Its worth it.
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George Whittam – http://vostudiotech.com/ – Twitter @vostudiotech. George is the Director of Technology at Edge Studio and operates VOStudioTech.com
He is an expert and leader in the field of home studio tech. Voice actors across the globe seek his advice and help. I was a guest with him on hsi EWABS podcast in 2013 and knew he is a guy I needed to have on my show. Be aware Part 1 starts with his background and gets into various day-to-day issues like organizing your digital life, life-hacks to make work easier and a little about what George does for his clients. PART 2 we get down and dirty on ISDN v Source Connect, building a studio, upgrading a studio and everything else one might need to consider when it comes to studio tech.
And don’t forget about the show Notes Page!
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Justin Case has a snappy name and a great set of chops when it comes to audio imaging production. And now he also has a great title: Director of Programming & Imaging at Benztown Branding. I have had the BOSS’ from Benz on in the past but Justin brings a very fresh perspective to the monster sized Imaging Library contingents of the world. He is real good at talkin’ shop, radio, DJing and we do get into his views on the tech side as well (in part 2). Part 2 also has a couple handy links to him and his audio. For now check out the interview with Justin Case.
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Joe Cipriano is the author of Living On Air: Adventures in Broadcasting. Joe is a well known voice artist specializing in Network Promos (heard on NBC, Fox, CBS and many more) but as we learn in our first interview with him he has a long career in, and a deep passion for, Radio. He is a guest that doesn’t need too much hype or really any introduction so please enjoy the interview and follow the links below to check out his book. OH and did we mention FREE AUDIO BOOKS? Yep. See below.
Joe Cipriano Interview:
Links:
– http://www.livingonairbook.com/
– https://www.facebook.com/LivingOnAirBook
– http://www.joecipriano.com/
Winners Announced!
Congrats to Twitter users: MikeBroderick33 and bnqdavis – They have bot received Cip’s book in Audio form, free. Enjoy!!
— FYI—
Yes, another giveaway!! BUT this time it’s for the audio book – TWO WINNERS! This is a TWITTER contest and your tweet must have: @joecip and @rdrean – http://ow.ly/rUbYD – #ROTRLivingOnAir. OR Just copy/paste this into a tweet:
Win @joecip’s AUDIO book, Living On Air from @rdrean! http://ow.ly/rUbYD #ROTRLivingOnAir
Don’t forget to check out the clips from the Audio Book version Here!
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My new friend Brian Cooney is back with part 2! Actually he didn’t go anywhere but whatever. FYI-I cut it off right before we started the Union talk so Part2 begins as we dive into that. Then we talk different types of jobs, gaining and losing gigs, studio specs and other tech related issues.
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This Podcast is actually the audio feed from my Google Hangout with Jeff Berlin and Steve Sykes. The goal was to toss out all the background and personal interview crap and stick to Issues of TECH and only TECH as it relates to a Voiceover or Production pro. Steve and Jeff are both incredibly tech savvy and I am sort of Tech Savvy. So i mostly stay out of the way and Facilitate. Here is a LINK to the Video post.
Don’t Miss Part 2! – Click Here
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And…we continue with Part 2. This is a major gear shift as I pick up the pace and the tempo of questions asked. I go in about 20 directions trying to squeeze as much info from Allan’s brain as I could. We get into Source Connect, Agents, Managers, Types of work, how to attain work, how to be a better talent and so much more. Enjoy!
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Cousin Deke is a lot of things. Talented Voice artist, Excellent producer, National and International Talent and super down-to-earth human being. Technologically Advanced is not one of those things. I jest (a little) just to demonstrate that while Deke is one of the best and most successful working talents in radio he is also proof that you don’t need the newest or fanciest tools to get the job done at the highest levels. You will hear later in the episode specifically what he’s rocking in his Clear Channel/Dallas based studio.
Deke is the Imaging Producer for almost the entire Dallas/Fort Worth Clear Channel Cluster. He is also the voice of dozens of radio stations throughout the US and elsewhere on earth. We plunge into a plethora of topics including on-air work, imaging production, voiceover, gear (or lack-there-of) his various radio jobs, industry friends and, well, non-friends and EVERYTHING in between. As I have been directed by longtime listeners it seems ONE=PART is the preference even if its a long episode so that is what you have here.
Check out his show notes page for some full length demo material. Thanks to Deke for inviting me into his studio, giving me the tour of the newly remodeled facility and spending some time discussing his flourishing career.
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5 more and I get to retire! No, you won’t get rid of me that easy. Voice talent, Producer, Singer and all around nice guy, Jon Carter is the guest. I found a lot of value not just in how to be a better talent but also how to run a better business. Jon is everywhere, almost literally, and the interview uncovered a surprise as to how he got there, and stays there. See if you know what I am talking about. Also, you may have heard about his free music? Its mentioned and on the show notes page there is audible proof.
Learn more about him here: www.joncarter.com
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Here is Part 2 with Vish. This is the point at which I started talking software/hardware, techniques, imaging theory and more in-depth station sound specifics.
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As a capable voiceover artist myself I try to keep that side of this podcast front and center in about half of the episodes/interviews. Mike Bratton is a very talented VO that works in multiple mediums and is neck deep in a long successful career. I tried to get as rapid fire as I am able to do in this format with the various topics I covered. I hit on agencies, coaching, training, the community, gear, dos and don’ts. Mike had some great advice, equipment suggestions and workflow tips throughout. I especially liked hearing his viewpoint on “self marketing” or networking with out being the creepy-overly-self-promoting-guy in the room. You know, saying “Hire me!!” without saying “Hire me!!” Thanks to Mike and hope you enjoy!
Mike’s Info:
http://www.mikebrattonvoice.com/
Twitter: @mikebvoice
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So, perhaps detailed background stories, tales of massive salaries and major market radio imaging gigs in literally the pinnacle of radio’s history ain’t your thing. Then part 2 is a good place to start. Mike is nothing if not brutally honest. While our opinions may not overlap in all areas of the industry, I respect his position in the Imaging game and his willingness to speak his mind no matter what it contains. Again, I normally would have moved things along and wrapped up at about the 60 minute mark. Tell me after listening to this interview in its entirety if you think I should have cut him off. To me Mike was almost painfully refreshing, uncomfortably easy to listen to and frighteningly real.
I hope if you did come straight to Part 2 you will take a listen to Part-1 at some point. I am always cautious of some topics but Mike made it clear nothing was off the table so I tried to take advantage!
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Radio Imaging production has some… exuberant… personalities out there and Jerry is exuberantier…exuberanter…than most. This was a great interview with Jerry as he has worked at multiple levels of the Imaging Biz including Intern and Vice President and a few things in between. So, he brings a lot to the table. Jerry will be known by some as Producer/Voice at The Buzz in Houston, Imaging producer at Sirius a few years back or the VP Production from Merlin Media when they had Major News properties in NYC and Chicago (plus other stations).
This is a 2-Parter – Find Part 1 below and a link to part 2 here. On the Part 2 page you will also find plenty of Rohira Demo Audio.
Links:
Find Jerry at his site
Find Jerry on Twitter
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Here we are with part 2 and I THINK the note Anthony sent me applies to something he mentioned in Part 2. See below.
In case anyone is interested, the Pinnacle Video Transfer that I mentioned,
seems to have been replaced by the Dazzle and, it seems, is now owned by
Avid:
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Dazzle+Video+Archiving/Dazzle+DVD+Recorder+Plus.htm
-Anthony
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Episode 54 brings me to a guest I have been interested in speaking with for a WHILE. He tells me I pulled him out of a 5 or so year interview blackout so that is cool! Steve Pigott is well known globally for his radio branding skills on the creative side and on the business side. He started like most anyone at a local station quickly rising to Director of Creative at the legendary Kiss 100 London. He also started Pure Tonic a highly respected radio branding company and soon launched Production Vault via Reel World. That eventually led him to the CEO post at RW. He is now out in the wild and I grabbed about an hour of his time. Here is part 1.
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In this post I mentioned a new film currently making the rounds in various festivals called “AM MAYHEM.” R-Dub, host of syndicated night show “Slow Jamz” and PD at multiple stations in San Diego including Slow Jamz Flagship Magic 92.5, is the main guy behind the film. I assume director, producer, contributor, editor and catering among other roles. I wanted to do a little more than a quick write-up so I got him on the phone and got the details on the film, his background and Slow Jamz. Check it out below and click the link to learn more about the movie.
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Power 1490 – The Web Site!
Check out screenings and the trailer. That site also has the special link to see what a Power 1490 website might have looked like when it was on air.
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I FINALLY started to get back to normal after the holiday madness. I had the pleasure of an interview with James Harness and now you have the pleasure of hearing it ;). James was on my list of people to chat with but recently he took the very coveted Imaging Director job at CC-LA’s KISS and 98-7. So with that we dove in. Starting mostly with his Work at KROQ thru NYC at K-Rock and back to LA. Don’t forget the second part.
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Terry Phillips and Drake Donovan join the show for some VIDEO talk! I feel like an 80 year old man seeing google for the first time when I think about filming, editing and/or displaying video. I know my way around a piece of audio pretty well but video seems to be WAY more complicated than it has to be. It seems like there are about a billion different combinations of video formats with the codecs, containers and frame-rates etc etc. BUT I am basically wrong and it isn’t that terrible. I know this because I spoke with the RADIO guys at Splice – Video for Radio. Check this one out if you are interested in branching out and making yourself that much more valuable to the Radio business. Plus I think with a little knowledge the creative side of video editing might be REALLY fun.
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Check out Part 2 and don’t forget to grab the free files!
Video Demo
DEMO-What Is SPLICE? from ProdSquad.com on Vimeo.
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Eddie Bower took some time away from his lavish Cali lifestyle to chat it up about Y, Eagle, Power, Star, Virgin and Shortbus…and many other things. He has held some damn cool gigs and is really creative and semi-twisted. My favorite part of interviews like this one are how genuine the interviewee is (thats not a word is it, oops).
We started things off a bit differently and dove into the studio/gear/tech/nerd stuff. Then we discuss his career and where he’s been and what he’s learned. Eddie is currently at Virgin in Toronto and Produces for multiple Shortbus formats. Don’t forget part 2 and the show notes page which contains photos and MORE audio. Enjoy!
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I am happy to report that this podcast turns 50! Yes, its our 50th episode and it is a good ‘un! Vanessa Marshall, star of stage and screen and radio and Brazilian dance classes everywhere joins me for a chat on all things voice etc. I knew OF Vanessa for a while but really became familiar with her work when we started collaborating on a station in Phoenix, KEXX. In fact you can hear some of that on my demo page near the top. This is part one of a two-parter and I can safely say we spoke about a wider variety of topics than any of my previous episodes. Voiceover, dance, gear, stand-up, Scrubs, Football, stabbings and I think someone may have brought up junk food. I’m starving so I’m going to go get lunch now. Enjoy!
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Here is Vanessa’s Site: http://vanessamarshall.com/
Here is the link to the “extra’s page” which has some cool stuff too like the Got Phat bit I referenced.
For the lazy here is Vanessa’s IMDB 😉
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Ian Sturgeon is back again…for part 2. Enjoy!
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Mitch Todd gave me an hour and I took every second of it for this interview! Mitch is the Senior Director of Production, Music Formats at Sirius XM Radio. Actually I think “Marketing Director” is in there too but its so long I was certain I’d mess it up so I left it. Mitch is a Pro who has worked at all levels, though most of them elevated, and now oversees a team of ultra-talented creatives in almost every music format imaginable. His day to day life is so interesting and dynamic to me and I hope with the impending Liberty…thing…none of that changes. He brought a ton of insight and great advice to those looking to become employed. Don’t forget to check out part 2 and he welcomes your emails as well. mitch.todd@siriusxm.com
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On the Paul McCartney Promo Mitch gives Production credit to (and intro VO) Jerry Rohira…who is also awesome.
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Mike Horn is the Imaging King at B96 in Chicago. I believe that you will notice he does killer imaging, has many other skills beyond producing radio imaging and is a heckuva nice guy. He started in the small radio market called Chicago at a small CHR station called B96 and now has worked his way allllll the way up to the exact same station in the exact same market after his 18 or so years in the business. I don’t personally like the word LUCK all the much but in this climate and in this business he is certainly fortunate. He has not limited himself to Chicago though as the fine upper management types at CBS have him doing imaging at NOW-FM in NYC and AMP in Detroit. Listen in as we discus his career and hear his excellent audio. Part 2 will continue with more audio and specifics about how he manages it all.
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I am thrilled to connect to the other side of the world again, this time with a producer out of Melbourne, Matt Nikolic. Matt works for Fox FM and Triple M, both part of Austereo. Matt is one of the most well know Imaging producers in Australia and a guest I had requested multiple times in the past. I would call his work BIG. You feel excited when you hear his production and the station by extension feels that much more exciting. I would also like to shine a light on the quality of his sound. I mention it in the interview but I am a geek for processing and it’s obvious that his work leaves nothing to chance. This comes in 2-parts plus a show notes section so check it all out and don’t forget to follow Matt on twitter @uncleblacko.
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Dave Bethell, currently well known as the creative talent behind BedsandBeats.com, is an accomplished producer and voice over artist based in the UK. Dave has voiced Kiss 100 (among other radio and commercial clients), produced all over the UK in radio imaging and now holds the honor of releasing an album recorded at the wold famous Abbey Road studios. This episode was fun for a multitude of reasons (I learned a lot!!) but mainly because he was a rare live in studio guest! If you are a person who likes to dabble in music creation you will certainly find this one interesting. Be sure to hit the show notes page for Dave as there is plenty of audio, some great historic pics and 2 different videos.
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Harry Legg is now known for many things. He has been a successful voice for radio and TV on a worldwide scale for some time now and his focus lies more in that arena today. He still produces imaging though, mainly for Benztown Branding – News/Talk. BUT many know him as the one-time producer and voice of KTU in NYC. To me it was a very unique and signature radio brand unmacthed in the format anywhere. KTU always felt very “New York” to me and we get into why the heck that is (or was). KTU is still a hugely successful NYC radio station today, make no mistake, but it is very different. Harry is also one of those talented people that was let go from a very big gig. He is honest about his feelings at the time, how he dealt wiht the situation and some roadblocks he met along the way. It happens a lot these days but back then it wasn’t as commonplace, making him an example of how hard work and focus will keep the cream rising to the top. Check out more about Harry at www.HarryLegg.com
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Brian Lee, one of America’s most recognized voices, is the guest. He is widely respected for a variety of reasons and excels at literally the highest levels of the industry. The number one theme I heard most when listeners contacted me before the episode was in regards to his “every-man” delivery. He is not exactly what you would call a stereotypical “BIG” voice. Of course as we all pay attention to how voices are used and the trends on the largest platforms, the traditional style of deep, bassy, big reads has been going out for quite some time. Brian, along with others like Joe Cipriano before him, can be credited with ushering in the new era of voice over at the highest levels. Now, I still contend that Brian can bring the Thunder in his lower register when he is asked to. Also, I personally like his Sports Promo read best which puts his balls on display a bit too. Either way of the interviews I have conducted, Brian is categorized in the “Most Successful People” column. He was terribly generous with his time and from talking on and off mic, he was real and candid and was NOT afraid to be honest. This is a three-parter so be sure to grab them all. Plus see the show notes page for a few links he mentioned.
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Mike Santos, fellow Colorado State Ram and Imaging producer is the guest. He has been around the world (literally) and for now has landed in Los Angeles at 97.1 Amp Radio. He is also an accomplished voice talent and parody-song-maker. See the show notes page for Santos for an example. In this one I wanted to get his background covered but also really focus on starting that new “BIG” gig. He was in San Fran and Denver but this is definitely a major jump and well deserved. Enjoy!
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Its been a long couple months of preparing to start a new job (which I am oh so very excited about) plus enduring the Cumulus move in Dallas, in my current job. So, after taking a little time away from talking to the paramount figures in Radio Imaging and Voiceover I am back with a really fun interview. Matt Fisher at BBC-Radio 1 in the UK is the guest. He is actually one of 6 different people who produce station sound for Radio 1 and Radio 1 extra. Not only do they have a stable of highly skilled and creative producers in house, they also have the luxury of out-sourcing projects to other great producers. I tried to pretend (unsuccessfully at times) to know something about radio in the UK but Matt set me straight on a number of topics. I hope you enjoy it!
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Part 2 with Mike Crank and Trevor Shand at CBS L.A. I start this part with the full Mike Crank Demo. We dive into their brand new book about Radio Creative: Braindead Creative Help.
You also get to hear some old school Crank Prod and a few funny tales of radio. I think I try to get them to fight, unsuccessfully.
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Joe has been neck deep in radio sound design from all angles for decades. He is generous, knowledgeable and has experience that few if anyone else have in common. As anyone who has been to my site has noticed AV Deli has been a huge supporter of this podcast for almost 2 years. AV Deli is a great service in which I take part. But if you are looking for a 40 minute advertisement for them then this will be a bit dissatisfying. We did talk about Joe’s thoughts on the current radio climate and his vast background. However, Joe and I wanted this episode to focus more on what a producer or voice talent can do to prepare themselves for life after the radio station. We discuss the ups and downs of being on your own. We talk about what you can expect and the unexpected of finding your niche outside the protection of a corporate station. There are still a lot of ways a talented producer or voice talent can earn a living and Joe gives us a insight into his life experience to help plan for the future.
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I am very grateful to be joined by John Willyard this month. He is the longtime voice of Country Radio. I say that as an obvious generalization because when you talk about the “sound” of country radio and the station voices that are used, he is at the very top of the list and used by the biggest and most important stations around the country. John is not limited to country imaging VO but he is limited to country when it comes to radio imaging VO and that’s exactly how he likes it. He has also been the voice of the CMA’s for 15 years and counting, the voice of CNN and many other projects on TV, Radio, Web and even museums! I start off his interview with a retrospective of his years on country radio dating back to 1991 (and I may have mis-spoke and said 1992, but it is now 20+ years!). John put this together for this interview. To learn more about John visit his site…
www.JohnWillyard.com
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Rick Allen has been oft requested and now finally a guest on the show. In fact if it weren’t for a lost email a couple years ago he would have already been a guest. Technology! This was a really fun and informative interview for me. I love waxing on the past and to do so with a guy like Rick was a unique experience. This episode comes in 3 parts and each part is a little extra long so you may need extra time to listen to this episode. BUT I think its well worth it. We start part talking about his career and the stops along the way he makes. We spend a good amount of time on his work at the legendary Hot (103) 97 in NYC. Guess how long Eric Edwards has been voicing that station….
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This episode features sound design producer Joe D’Agostin. He is the man at D’Agostin Productions which is responsible for Sound Freqz and the brand new Identi-Fi imaging libraries. Joe has actually taken a different path through is radio/audio production career. It was interesting to hear about his background and his day-to-day routine. While his main focus is on creating the tools that imaging producers use to create imaging he also has his fair share of radio clients for whom he produces branding. We discuss the usual arsenal of topics from tools, software and hardware, to the inside info on how he gets his signature sound.
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Robert Dudzic, the creative talent behind Trynity HDFX, is the guest. His work is well known from his days at Clear Channel to his current work with Grooveworx. He has had the ear of Dave Foxx at Z-100 NYC for years and has created a new extension of Trynity with Dave’s opinions in mind. We talk about that product and everything else he does on a daily basis. Most people may know he does not originate from the states but you might find it interesting how he actually got his start producing sound design.
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We continue with Stew Herrera. Part 2 includes a wider range of topics: Trailer Voice Over, Promo Voice Over and some listener questions. Stew also talks about what he feels is the most important thing to do be successful in this business.
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John Kerber is the guest and has a pretty fascinating, and perhaps for some, relate-able story. John currently is the head of production the Howard Stern channels over at Sirius in NYC. Before that he was many places including MTV and also as he put it, unemployed about to receive his last unemployment check. John has also been producing excellent sound design elements for his company Blue Sound Design which he has just recently brought to a National scale with Citadel Media. In Part 1 we spend most of the time on John’s background. Don’t forget to check out Part 2 for the more geeky tech stuff and more on his current projects.
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Sony Award winning producer Paul Armstrong joins the show. Paul has also recently moved his company, Redefined Media, into new offices in London so it has been a busy time. Paul was a winner on the Benztown Blog contest which fast tracked him onto my podcast, but to be honest I was already certain I would have brought him on as a guests regardless. He does great things with “theatre of the mind” production for radio stations, networks and other commercial clients. Check the show notes post for links to full audio files featured in this episode.
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Brian Kelsey is the famous producer who helped to create and proliferate a sound that many consider one of the best Rock Radio Stations in America. 92-3 K-Rock NYC 1996 to 2000. He was brought in to pick up after John Frost made the initial launch. He Produced with creativity and originality and in the process, was recruited by Howard Stern to re-brand his show. He is one of the top guys you mention when you mention rock and/or alternative radio branding. In Part One we discuss his background, his “idol”, his arrrival at K-Rock NYC and other not so serious stuff, like his boss’ nickname for Brian. Be sure to check out Part 2 where we discuss life after radio and all the great things talented people can do aside from Radio Imaging Production.
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Note: I didn’t get it into the podcast but here are some technical specs of Brian’s Studio. He uses and loves his Neumann TLM-103 Mic. He has a Rane processor/channel strip and runs all his audio into Pro Tools. He uses a simple Mbox Mini for his road kit with some digi plugs to emulate the Rane.
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Andy and Oli from Benztown Branding join the show. They are basically the creative brains behind almost all of the formats they offer. They produce amazing imaging shells and work-parts plus top quality music compositions. They are located in Germany but have quickly spread their creative around the world. Part 1 has plenty of audio throughout. Part 2 is basically all interview!
Be sure to hit the show notes for all the links we discuss which includes one to the new blog!
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Marice Tobias is a world respected voiceover consultant. She is more than a coach and has a reputation matched by almost none other. You have heard her name mentioned in many other episodes by the biggest names in the industry. I personally found this episode to be valuable as she speaks truth and doesn’t pull any punches while doing so. If you have interest in expanding your voiceover career or are at the top and need some rejuvenation I think you will enjoy what she has to say.
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Eric Chase, The producer behind Chase Cuts which in turn defines and brands many of the great CHR radio stations in America is the guest. Eric is very generous with his time and in fact helps me deliver the longest, most comprehensive episodes yet. MANY topics are discussed in great detail including radio imaging, station branding, the past, present and future states of radio production and why Eric chooses to focus on radio imaging when he seems to display so many other skills. We start with his music background and move through his career which spans the globe at this point.
Remember that the new CONTEST is also launching. Details are found here, and also in the beginning of part 3. Also don’t forget that the interview wraps up at the end of part 3.
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In conjunction with the 2-year anniversary show featuring Eric Chase, we are launching the brand new production and voice over contest! Voting is now closed!!!
And the winner is….
Name: Pascal Standaert!!!!! – First Place!
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Place of origin: Belgium
Where you currently Live: Waregem in Belgium in Europe
Where you currently Work: independent producer, actually as we speak setting up an international Imaging service called imagingdogs.com
Contact info: www.imagingdogs.com / studio@imagingdogs.com
A very short bio: I have been making, programming and imaging local radio since I was 12 years old (now I’m 41, go figure), now I think it’s time to move on into radio imaging full time, so I’m actually setting up an International Imaging service as we speak, called imagingdogs.com where we (my partner Lex and myself) create sweepers, promo’s, hitmixes and even sing jingles for an international customer base. We are making our dream come true : make a living by making noise !
About your entry: I took the Chase interview and cut it up in words and sentences. with these snippets I created a script that Chase VO’d himself (he never knew but I made him say things that he never did by re-organizing his words)… along with this I goofed around with 2 songs :
Face the Face by Pete Townshend http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_N2kJg29v4&feature=related
Spacer by Sheila B. Devotion http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1kgtc_sheila-b-devotion-spacer_music
… to make them more “chase”-ing
and the I also added some “studio session” atmosphere (myself voicing the part of the engineer) to top it all off …Thus creating the impression of Eric Chase doing a voice-session with me for a promo … with little success. The session may be “unsuccesfull”, the result is a quite realistic way of how ity could have gone in the studio … and that’s what I wanted 🙂
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Second Place!!
Name: Napoleon C. David II
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Place of Origin: Davao City, Philippines
Where you currently Live: Davao City
Where you currently Work: Monster Radio DXBT 99.5 Davao
Contact info: paul995@radio.fm or paulwiggy995@yahoo.com
A very short bio: basically anything you want people to know you and what you do. What you like about radio, what you have done and your goals for the future. etc
I am the radio imaging producer of Monster Radio Davao. I do on-board shifts too in the morning and then do other tasks after that, phewww!! I attempted to leave radio to work for a non-radio industry in 2005 but then 4 months into the job, I resigned and came back. Been here ever since and I’ve been in radio for 8 years already. Soon, I want to retire as a radio personality and work “behind the scene” instead. I like obscurity.LOL. If time permits, I’d love to do imaging or voice for other stations not just here in the PHI but around the world.
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Runner’s Up…
Name: Barry Steele
entry 1
Place of origin: England
Where you currently Live: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Where you currently Work: Independent. Phoenix FM, TD1 Radio, Real.
Contact info: www.barrysteeleonline.co.uk
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Sean Caldwell is a worldwide Radio Imaging and TV Promo voice talent. This episode was VERY informative and very direct. We do start with his background and the steps he took on his way up the ladder. We also get into the technical aspects of his world. He works out of multiple studios and uses a lot of outboard gear. But I think the best part of this episode is the honesty about the business of voice. From his outlook on the current climate for the “Big time” guys and those just starting out to his thoughts on the future Sean gives a perspective I don’t think we have heard before.
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The Imaging mind behind AMP Radio in L.A. and a guy who has been producing cutting edge radio production since before he could…well, do whatever it is you do at age 15 or so, joins the show. Jake Kaplan has worked in Seattle, DC other places and now reside at CBS in Los Angeles. He produces the branding for AMP Radio and has worked on Jack FM and KROQ. He is pretty open about the launch of Amp, going up against a legendary CHR like KIIS and also what its like to work in a team setting.
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Zurek is a highly sought after voice talent with many years behind the mic, on and off air in the CHR and Urban world’s. He has been on his own as a successful voice over artist for 5 years now and is heard on increasingly more and more mediums. Rcently he booked a rather high-profile gig that was a secret during the interview but might be revealed before we are done… Zurek is also the mastermind behind the highly popular voice over community, www.voiceoveruniverse.com. Please check it out and join if you want grow in the voice-over world. You may also see/hear his work here… www.zurekvo.com
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Part 2 continues with a bit more tech speak, jingle company comparison and general radio banter…
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Sandy Beech, the Managing Director of Music 4 in London, joins the show. Music 4 has grown to prominence in Radio Jingle production in London and across the U.K. We discuss his history in radio which took him from Leeds to London and a few places in between including a Pirate Ship! — sort of.
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Jude Corbett is an Internationally known voice talent based in Chicago. He works in radio imaging, television promo, the voice of the Indy Racing, HBO First Look and many many more venues. Jude discusses his career from some town in Indiana (terre haute) to St. Louis, Chicago, NYC and back to Chi-town. He’s a past production pro who now focuses 100% on voice work. He welcomes your emails and is always willing to help. Part 2 deals with the more detailed tech stuff but this ep doesn’t get as nerdy as past episodes.
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Part 2 Continues with a lot of tech-speak. We get into the studio setup, equipment recommendations, audio chain suggestions and software/plug-in talk. Melody Sharp, Steve’s wife, also joins the show to discuss radio imaging voiceover and the benefits of being hooked up with a big time producer. We also discuss jingle production specifically and how you can be a famous music producer in mere minutes…well sort of.
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Pat Garrett is one of the top Radio Imaging Voice talents in America. He is heard on over 200 stations and is utilized in almost every radio format. He gives some good perspective to young voice talents on how to advance in their career. He also has a background in radio production and that is also sampled here.
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Pat Garrett is one of the top Radio Imaging Voice talents in America. He is heard on over 200 stations and is utilized in almost every radio format. He gives some good perspective to young voice talents on how to advance in their career. He also has a background in radio production and that is also sampled here.
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David Konsky is the guest and he is the Imaging Producer at 2Day FM in Sydney, one of the largest CHR stations in the world. I try to shed some light on the day to day radio world in australia. We discuss the world at a famous station such as 2Day FM including the trials of working with a massive and controversial morning show such as “Kyle and Jackie O.” Part 1 focuses on general radio topics (less techy-centric). Part 2 is revolves around the techy stuff. Studio gear, plugs, DAW’s, mics, techniques etc etc.
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Jim was very open about the UP’S and relatively few, but at times, colosal DOWN’s of his career. We get a peak into his day to day life, his tips on getting better, being original and being a nerd. It is also nice to hear his studio setup and what he uses to get his “sound.” Check out the show notes section for lots of extras including video and even a demo of his wife, Dawn.
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Nick Daley is imaging producer for Glenn Beck, past producer at FLZ Tampa and voice talent. Nick has a wide array of skills which include imaging production, sound design for film, radio and other platforms and a highly talented music producer and remixer. Nick opens his brain on all things audio and has some very helpful insight to assist any producer or voice talent.
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Dom Nero is the guest and is the creative mind behind Hot 97 in NYC. He is my third or fourth non-American but being from Toronto, Canada not working too far from home. Dom is also responsible for the imaging at Kiss FM and RXP in NYC. Dom gives us a younger perspective on the business but an obviously very experienced and highly skilled one. We focus on his background and more genralities in imaging in Part one and get much more technical in Part 2. Don’t forget to visit www.alien-imaging.com/rotr for an exclusive free imaging fx package.
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John Frost is the brains behind Frostbytes and the former creative director at the world famous KROQ Los Angeles. He is a trendsetter and leads the way in creative cutting edge radio imaging.
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Roger Keeler is an alternative imaging specialist out of Denver, Colorado. He produces many stations and for other networks. On display is his very creative mind and the process behind what he does.
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Steve Stone joins for this episode which is a nice cross over between the worlds of radio production and voiceover. Steve discusses his start, his time as the creative director at K-Rock NY and then his transition to full-time voiceover. He is kind enough to give us every detail about his setup and tricks he uses to get a great sound.
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Movie Trailer, TV, Radio and more. Chris Corley can literally be heard everywhere. Now he is heard on “the producers” podcast. Chris talks about his career, where it started and where its going. His techniques, tech tips and much more are discussed.
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Australian/International Producer Jeff Thomas Joins the show for a chat. His storied career is discussed with plenty of amazing demo audio played throughout. We also get inside his mind on his process, theory, the state of the industry, and plenty of tips and advice. www.ryanontheradio.com has tons of extras from Jeff including plug-in settings, full audio demos and links.
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The one and only Ann DeWig joins Ryan for a 2 part interview. This was another “dual topic” interview where plenty of radio imaging production AND voiceover is discussed. Ann talks technique, equipment, marketing, influences, tips, tricks and one VERY key piece of advice is revealed.
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Ben Neidle, owner of Noise Fusion, joins the show for a chat about all things branding. He has a pretty impressive portfolio comprised of some of the biggest station in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. Detailed technical info is discussed, new products you may not know about yet, some of what is necessary in a good imaging voice and why 2 relatively smart guys could not figure out a simple time zone difference. Guess what…Ben does not use Pro Tools either. Guess what he does use????
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Ryan Interviews Eric Chase, voice artist, based out of Houston Texas. Discussion of past radio days and current VO days. Getting Started as a VO artist and tips and tricks for the up and comer. Plus hear info on a Brian James Benefit. You will also get more info on BIG BAD BEDS and top secret discount info.
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Ryan Interviews L.A. based imaging producer and VO artist, Kellyx3. This is Part 2 of 2. We continue to discuss radio imaging, techniques and inside stuff. Then she drops the big one. Guess what she uses to produce some of the best imaging I have heard. You also get more info on BIG BAD BEDS and top secret discount info.
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Ryan Drean Interviews radio imaging producer and voiceover artist, Will Morgan. Discussion of Will’s background, finding your identity, trends in today’s imaging VO business and technology. Ryan also talks about BIG BAD BEDS his new prod music library.
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Ryan Drean rambles. Well actually questions are answered. There is a delay in the next few guests’ availability so I took this time to answer a few questions that had come in over the last few weeks. Pro-tools Voiceover recording trick is outlined. Stutter effect/tempo in production is addressed. I also talked about sound proofing ideas for your home studio or travel solutions. Great old audio is played from 1977. Finally, I shamelessly plugged my new Bed Package that will be coming out soon. Beds, Beds and more Beds!
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Ryan Drean and Phat Matt Ganssle discuss the world of radio imaging in the eyes of the single format imaging producer. We look at the realities of radio today and what changes might be on the horizon. Advice a plenty for the young radio producers of the world.
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Chris Stevens, VP Creative at TM Studios in Dallas, discusses the world of radio production. He has a background in music and is also a well known imaging producer for stations all over the U.K. and other parts of Europe. This is Part 1 of 2 because we can’t shut our mouths and are both big radio geeks. If you are in the radio industry this should be pretty interesting. If not…I think it will be interesting too.
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Jeff Berlin, current voice over artist and past producer at Kiss 108 Boston, discusses the progression of his career over the last 21+ years. We get into some technical aspects of gating, room creation and other techniques used in audio production.
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