The Producers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ryan Drean
This is a resource for Audio Producers and Voice Over artists. We cover Radio Imaging Production, Voiceover of all kinds (including TV Promo, Imaging, Commercial, Trailer, Industrial, Online, Social), Audio Technology, industry trends past present and future and anything related to audio and visual media. It is an interview format and there is a sizable effort put into the quality of guests selected to be interviewed. It doesn’t matter how long they have been working or what they do. Guests will be widely respected, fierce competitors, highly skilled and unwaveringly hard workers. Sometimes the guest is a “celebrity” and very well known in various facets of the industry. Other times the guest is unknown but worthy of your attention.
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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Check out the James Stodd Show Notes Page for more audio, social links and pics!
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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!
Be sure to check out the Show Notes page for this one for links and plenty of audio!
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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
Be sure to check out the SHOW NOTES PAGE for this one. Roger gave us so much great audio!
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.
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This is just a spot to hear the FULL SCOTT FISHER DEMO – NEW for this show in 2016. Enjoy!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve been speaking (utilizing back channels) with the secretive, underground force behind Race to the Bottom Radio. With seemingly hundreds of “for barter” services popping up every week its rare we see a new cash based updating imaging service. Thats not to say most barter services will put a cash amount on their product…but they ain’t gonna…
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.
Here are some links and the full audio demos I mentioned: Imaging Blueprint – http://www.imagingblueprint.com/ ContraBand Media – http://www.contrabandmedia.co.uk/ Adam Burgess Full Demo Tom Cross Full Demo [Old-School Prod – from 03/04] Imaging BluePrint March 2015 full Demo
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
As promised here are the long-form demos Steve sent me and don’t forget to check out his site even more great soundz. www.DNYLproductions.com CHR DEMO – https://www.ryandrean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SteveDubbz_DNYLProductions_CHR.mp3 URBAN DEMO – https://www.ryandrean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SteveDubbz_DNYLProductions_Urban.mp3 VOICE DEMO – https://www.ryandrean.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/SteveDubbz_Imaging_VO_Demo.mp3
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…
HERE ARE SOME PICS, VID, LINKS ETC! Email Dave – DaveFoxx@clearchannel.com Email Eric – chasecuts@premrad.com From FOXX: FROM CHASE: His new Box Studio The Aftermath of the Fire! A Note From Eric: Now that we’re in an era…
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…
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…
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…
Here are a couple long for demos and some YT Vids to check out! JEFF_LAURENCE_MULTIFORMAT JEFF_LAURENCE_TV_IMAGING_AUDIO_DEMO EDIT: I forgot to include his site but you are probably skilled at finding things like this on your own! http://www.jefflaurence.com/
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…
Part 2 continues abruptly with me going on a sports tangent. Leave it to me to talk American Football with 5 British people. Then we get into a ton of great topics including the ever popular “Sound Gear” stuff and all the tools etc that go into branding one of the largest media properties on…
The team provided some great audio demos which you can hear in full below. They also shot me some sound cloud links! Enjoy! Capital Imaging Demo April 2014 Capital Extra Imaging Demo April 2014 Soundclouds of those present who have them: Chris – soundcloud.com/wizzfx Jo – soundcloud.com/joey-godfrey Andrew – soundcloud.com/awilson-2 Ryan – soundcloud.com/ryan-arnold Soundcloud of another team member…
I heard my friend Brian Lee on some pretty epic Station Sound out of Sydney so I got the demo – Enjoy! Play Demo 2 Day FM has brought him in as the new voice of the Morning show, Jules, Merrick & Sophie With Mel B. I am constantly amazed with the work that occurs…
George is the Director of Technology at Edge Studio and of course VOStudioTech.com. He is an expert and leader in the field of home studio tech.
We continue with George Whittam and, based on the debate that rages across the web, I started with and got very in depth on the ISDN v SOURCE CONNECT v OTHERS debate. I am not an expert in any way when it comes to these technologies but George is and he has very balanced, educated…
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…
Reminder to check out all his great demos and sound at his Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/casemusic Here he is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csmayton
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…
Joe Cipriano was kind enough to provide some longer clips of his new book Living On Air. I have posted those below. If this is the first page you have come to then please check out the interview! Ladies-and-Gentlemen-Please-Welcome_sample01 Ladies-and-Gentlemen-Please-Welcome_sample_02 Summer-of-69_sample01 Summer-of-69_sample02 The-Sunny-Side_sample01.
Brian Cooney, requested multiple times, was a nice chat and very insightful on the voiceover world. I really enjoyed his candor on certain topics like money, unions, competition and workloads. I have had multiple interviewees in the past tell me they prefered not to speak about one or more of these issues. BUT we are…
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.
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…
My guest also happens to be a very good friend and someone who I have turned to many times for professional advice. Allan Peck has seen momentous leaps in his career for well over a decade but especially just in the last 12 to 18 months. He is the voice of Ellen, CNBC Prime and…
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,…
One of the fast rising talents in the Radio Imaging Voiceover world also happens to be female but they are certainly not mutually exclusive. Rachel McGrath was first given a spotlight a few years back when she was in the CCM+E building in Atlanta using her production and subsequent VO skills on The Bull among…
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…
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…
Here is some more audio from Jon including some links to some Youtube vids featuring Jon. First, Jon’s latest single mentioned in the show – Take Over My Soul (Michael Cassette Remix) Jon Carter – Commercial Jon Carter – Radio Imaging Jon Carter – TV Promo Jon Mentioned the FREE music beds he offers –…
Vishwanath Balakrishnan is the guest and no, I did not pronounce it right. But he goes by Vish and is a talented imaging producer (Senior Producer) at Radio 2 in Dubai. The reason I wanted to interview him having known almost nothing about him was based on his work for the Benztown Iron Imager entry.…
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.
Here are the show notes which are a lot of pics and some more audio to hear… Pictures: Screen Grabs are from Vish’s Benztown Iron Imager Entry. He is the 1st Runner up. The photos are pretty obvious Audio: Vish B – Imaging Demo Vish B – R2 News Theme Production Vish B – Rotana…
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…
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…
I hope the total time on this one doesn’t turn you away because I think it will be a very worth-while listen. Normally I gun for a 1 hour total time. This one in 2 parts gets near 2 hours. I should be clear up front if you are not totally interested in all the…
Here is some Rohira audio! Enjoy JerryRohira_radio_production JerryRohira_Promo VO Demo_052512 JerryRohira_Rock Imaging 945 The Buzz JerryRohira_Top 40 Bilingual Heavy Beat Imaging JerryRohira_stern_bumper
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
The Jerry Rohira interview continues. We dive further into the his career including his time with Merlin Media and his transition to a full Time Independent Producer and Voice Talent including his current voice work with Disney Kids and Imaging the Buzz in Houston.
Here’s another talented young producer to feature on the ol’ blog. I caught up with Kyal Rose recently. Below you can read about him but he is doing some cool stuff over at 2DayFM in Sydney. The trend of late has been for US prods to drool over Aussie prods so if that is your desire….here…
Anthony Mendez is a well known Promo and Trailer voice based outside NYC. Considering his success, he is still relatively new at the game. You may have heard him on CNN, HBO or a trailer for your favorite movie. He has a well rounded outlook on the industry, success, his craft and made for a…
I got to catch up with Toli Matulas recently. He’s Greek (and by the sound of him I wont let him near my woman 😉 He has launched Noise 6 from his company Omega Productions. I knew Toli as he used to Image Mega in NYC (plus others) and I of course had heard of…
I LOOOOOVE sound design tools. Many do. And I’ve made no secret that I am a fan of just about everything Joe D does at Sound Freqz. I don’t personally know Mike Young but his skills are on display here as well. And the HERE I speak of is Expansion 1 for Identi-Fi. Go check…
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…
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…
James, featured here in he podcast episode, provided some "In the Studio" Pics and long form demo audio.
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…
We continue with James Harness. Below find the episode audio plus long-form versions of his demo audio.
Here is another Sandy Hook Audio Tribute ( two versions) I am happy to share with the world.
Another tragic day in America. We shouldn't have to hear audio like this. I shouldn't have to create posts like this.
Part 2 Continues with the men of Splice... Terry and Drake get into more detail about video for uneducated people like me!
Jordana Klein's name came up in the Eddie Bower interview and I wanted to waste little time featuring her on the site.
I was at Hajek Elementary School in Burleson, TX today. Actually, I wasn't there to teach so much as I was there to discuss my career and how I have had to deal with "Change" in my field.
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.
Here is PART 2 with Eddie Bower. Don't forget part 2 and the show notes page which contains photos and MORE audio
Here is some more Magic from Eddie Bower. More Audio Demos and pics! Enjoy! Short Bus Extended Demo Eddie Bower_Urban Demo Eddie Bower_Country Demo_ Eddie Bower_Alt Rock Demo Virgin Radio Demo
I started working in small market radio in Kentville, Nova Scotia Canada doing on air, cruiser and commercial production. Then came to Newcap Radio in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the past 7 years as commercial producer, and imaging producer for Q104.
Vanessa Marshall, star of stage and screen and radio and Brazilian dance classes everywhere joins me for a chat on all things voice etc.
The BIG 5-0 continues with Vanessa marshall. In case this is the only page you are finding here is a link to her site for you check out.
Ian Sturgeon is the creative mind (and hands) behind Big Fish Worldwide. I have been using his products since the day I originally found them which was about 2007.
This is the first time I am featuring some of Clay’s work here on my site but you can hear a lot of his glorious Country imaging over on 360 Country or read his blog posts on our blog. I have been lucky enough to be considered one of the good Country Imagers over the last few years.…
Nic Kelly is one of the "young-guns" I have seen working very hard and staying very connected to the biz in the last couple years. He has his hands in Radio, from On-Air to the Production Studio, TV and Web as host and EP of ProjectU TV and a very firm social imprint.
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.
Part 2 continues with Mitch Todd. I tried to get a feel for life inside the SXM complex and more-so the life of a producer in said complex. Mitch welcomes your feedback - mitch.todd@siriusxm.com.
I am the proud new owner of Komplete 8. I am excited as all crap but it takes hours to install. So while I do here is some audio to hear. My good buddy (and Boss) did this before I could...but now why would I? Heard the new Taylor song? This one is a bit different.
...this is a just a simple video I made just after doing some imaging VO. Someone asked me what I take on the road as the final product does sound pretty clean. Surprisingly clean. Below find the actual types out specs of what I have here and how I use it.
I hope you like audio! Romeo has checked in a few times in the past. NOW we get a comprehensive look and listen to what he does. And its A LOT!! I will start with some pics of his studio then audio, some audio, some more audio then some links to vimeos he sent me…”the…
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.
We continue with Mike Horn and dive a little more into radio and what he does outside Chicago. I ask about the different landscapes and dealing with CHR in 3 of our largest metros.
Make sure you check out this post if you are interested in more about Mike Horn. Below find extended demos featured in the show and the Killerhertz Demo mentioned in the show. MH-B96-COMPOSITE MH-NOW-COMPOSITE MH-AMP-COMPOSITE MH-IMAGING-VOICEOVER-DEMO KHzV2 Demo THIS JUST IN: Grabbed a screen cap from a recent session of Mike’s and the audio of…
I have made it no secret that I think the work coming out of Australia is pretty amazing. While I can’t just devote my entire site/blog/podcast to Australians, I CAN write up some cool blogs about them. This one started with a pretty simple intro email and then spiraled out of control into audio files,…
Here is a submitted piece from Blog Reader, Talented Voice Artist and Skillful Audio Producer, Brent Sears. He images a local radio station on which this was used but tells me he is on his way to NY for new opportunities. So good luck to him!
Today we take a quick stroll over to a quaint little town called…Beirut! Yes, Dan Harper is head of production for Radio One in Beirut, Lebanon. Dan has been all over the world and obviously gets bored easily because he keeps his work coming in from all directions and nations. Voiceover, production, announcing and perhaps…
Here are some tasty imaging treats! Adam Venton, at UKRD in the UK, has just released a new 2012 London Olympics themed Imaging library.
I speak English but others do not. In fact I just looked it up on the very accurate and highly respected intellectual resource, Wikipedia, which makes claims that today Spanish is spoken natively by about 400 million people. Adding in non-native speakers the # rises to almost 500 million. So, incorporating my analysis I break…
I got to check in with multi-talented Voice Over artist, Neil Wilson, on hi studio setup. Neil is heard on radio, tv in promo, imaging and commercials and I recommend you hit up his website to hear what he does.
Gavan Bruderer is a “young gun” in radio imaging production. He works at CC Salt Lake and also Images Z104. The main reason I am featuring him on this edition of 9 1/2 Questions is because he deserves it. BUT another reason is his perspective. He is still very young and has just acquired…
Here is part 2 with Matt Nikolic. Dont forget the show notes section and to follow Matt on twitter @uncleblacko.
I got to check in with a talented Imaging Producer and Sound Designer in Canada. Vancouver to be specific, though he lived other places…as you will read. Rory O’Shea is his name and I grilled him on EVERY damn thing about himself and what he does! All outlined by him below. I got some studio…
I created a post for the blog over at 360 Country. I will mirror it here but first here is the link to the original article. Would LOVE your feedback there on what radio should be doing. Thanks! ———————————————– I have been, in some way shape or form, producing and/or voicing imaging for country radio…
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…
Here we are with part 2 featuring Dave Bethell. This part dives into his new release, Big String Beats. A feature video for this can be found on the show notes page and the audio of course can be found on his website, BedsandBeats.com. Also, thanks to Dave the pics of the famous mics, discussed…
LOTS to post for Dave. I will start with the audio… DB JOCK KERRANG DB JOCK HALLAM FM DB IMAGING KERRANG RADIO DB IMAGING KERRANG 105.2 DB ESSEX FM IMAGING DB – SANDY BEECH’s PRODUCTION AT INVICTA DB – KISS VOICEOVERS These are the pics of the famous Mics that Dave discussed in part two…
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…
Part 2 rolls on with Harry Legg. We continue with the discussion of life after losing a big gig and how Harry reacted and adapted and ultimately found as much or MORE success in his career. He is candid as expected and also very professional in his recount of the events. We also get into…
This page consists of a couple “full” versions of audio demos I played in show. Check out the full KTU demo to get a feel for all the cool stuff Harry did at KTU in the mid 2000’s. Plus there is the extended CHR demo and if you want one more listen to the greatness…
As I await my new site to come online, thus putting a temporary pause on podcast episodes, I have a brand new “In the Studio” post for your eyes and ears. Anthony Mendez is a very accomplished, bilingual, Voice Talent who has given us a peek inside his world. Listen to his demos and you may…
After I interviewed Brian Lee I got a bunch of emails saying how awesome he is, which is true but one thing that stuck out was the reaction to his talk about doing VO in his car…out behind a restaurant…for major clients. These days lots of people have a mobile rig of some sort, even…
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…
Part two continues with Brian Lee. We get a bit more detailed on day-to-day work and the industry as it operates today. Brian expands on the actual mechanics of being a top voice talent and what is expected. I also include some submitted questions. episode_43_2_Brian_Lee_041812
Part three concludes this episode with lots of gear talk and more insight into how he has achieved his GREAT success. Note: I featured work from Terry Philips at WYCD Detroit. Brian voices Imaging for plenty of stations but Terry uses Brian as well as anyone. You can hear a range in his radio delivery…
Since I have had a delay in podcasts I wanted to get you some juicy content in the meantime. I do have 2 episodes almost ready. Brian Lee will be posted once he gets a few spare minutes for me (he seems to be VERY busy voicing everything, everywhere these days) but we have chatted…
Another talented Imaging Voice has sent in his latest demo. Check out the audio and his info below! Hey Ryan – thanks for all you do. Your podcasts have a permanent residence on my iPod. I’ve been a fan of radio imaging since my first on-air job a generation ago. And as a voice talent,…
My name is Flounder and was at DC101 in Washington, DC for 12 years. When I started there in 1999, Ann Dewig took me under her wing and started me down my production path in radio. I served as the stations creative services director, was the sidekick on “Elliot in the Morning” and hosted/produced my…
Here is some more very cool production to hear. Info from Edward below… My name is Edward Michael with Filter 9 Creative. You will hear some of my branding work for WCAA New York, KPTY Houston, KKSS Albuquerque, and WPOI/Tampa that launched summer of 2011 going up against FLZ (that was a FUN project). I have also…
A while back I created a “Submitted Content” section so people could easily contribute, anything, and I could group it all together. You can send me tricks you learn, screen grabs from your favorite Daw or Plug, demos of your work or really anything others may find valuable. After my last podcast with Mike Santos…
This will hopefully be the first in a long series taking us into the world of producers around the globe. Mike is a great talent at B96 – WBBM in Chicago and hopefully a future guest on my podcast. He gave me a run down of what he runs, some demo audio and some great…
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…
Here is part 2 with Mike Santos. He likes to talk tech-shop and we did. I also got his open opinions on the status of the industry and our future. I think we will be ok. He is a very positive person and very willing to help when and where possible. So contact him if you want to…
Contact Mike Stream the GREAT KCSU Audio: Mike Santos_Carson Daly Re-Entries Mike Santos_New Music Now 2011 Composite Mike Santos_Imaging Demo(UNCUT) Mike Santos_Parody-I’m Awkward and I Know It Screen Shots and Studio Pics:
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…
Part 2 continues with Matt Fisher at BBC – Radio 1 in London. We do get into the tech speak a little plus I learn exactly where that funny accent of his is actually from 😉 show41_2_020112_Matt Fisher
For Matt I posted all the audio he sent me. The DEMO file is long and has some duplication so you may want to hear the others first. Links: twitter – @mrmatthewfisher sound design – WrongPlanet.co.uk Audio: Matt Fisher – Scotland 11 Music Trail Week 5 08 T In The Park Online Matt Fisher DEMO-mp3…
Not a ton to post here because I put all of it in the interview! BUT most importantly here is the info on the book: www.braindeadcreative.com FREE Chapter!! – The Brand I hope that is all I promised…if I forgot to post something, throw a shoe at me.
...this episode focuses on what a producer or voice talent can do to prepare them selves for life after the radio station.
Joe Kelly Demos: Joe_Kelly_Retrospective_78-92 Kelly_Recent_Production Joe Kelly Links: AV Deli Tall Cat Productions Joe Kelly Creative Services