How Do You Say That?!: Recent Episodes
Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin
A fun podcast for voiceovers, actors, agents, directors and marketing people proving that there isn't just one way to read a script - but a multitude of different ways! Join in and send us your read to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Your hosts, Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, will have a special v/o guest each week to try out new scripts and different read styles! We'll also answer your burning voiceover questions - if we can!!
In ep 185 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Magnus Rook joins Sam and Mark to talk about how a cold read is sometimes impossible, because you need to know what's coming next in order to structure the delivery. We approach a charity script with some conversational levity, but without throwing away the main points, and discover that some people work in very different ways. We also ask is it ever worth breaking a script down line by line, and do you build a list, or give each item a slightly different flavour? Oh, then there's the whole debate about the abbreviation "i.e."!! Obsessions are to do with summer and the heat... and we hear a story of a double-decker nightmare!
Our VO question this week is all about how doing other things apart from voice acting can really bring a boost to your VA career.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Did you know that everyone on the planet is just six social connections away from each other? Community-based volunteers are the social glue between individuals, groups and organisations. They boost community cohesion, bond people together and bridge differences. Within any community 20% of people are great at getting things done. Volunteers are ordinary people but they can achieve extraordinary things. Their super talents are simple: practical skills, local knowledge, common sense, familiarity with different situations, a myriad of contacts - and the ability to discover the stories and traditions that make a community special.
Script 2
The seminal example, of course, is using bow wow to mean a dog and not just to imitate a dog’s barking, providing the impetus for the theory’s moniker. In a somewhat similar vein, the pooh-pooh theory hypothesized that language evolved from the interjections (ah!) and emotional cries humans made, like the primordial grunt that still escapes when you painfully stub your toe. Müller’s own idea was that sounds themselves carried intrinsic meaning, like a low-¬pitched sound giving off a sense of something big, i.e., as in a blob (low vowel) compared to the smaller sounding bleeb (high vowel).
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About our guest:
Magnus Rook is a German actor and voice actor based in London. 98% of his work is in German, but he’s branching out more into the English language market these days. He’s an audiobook narrator with the occasional commercial thrown in (best of both worlds!) When he’s not in the booth, he’s bouldering, reading, and appearing on stages every once in a while – most recently as Hamlet's dead father and as part of Fracassantes Collective at the Bush Theatre.
Magnus's Website
@magnusrook on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 185 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Magnus Rook.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 184 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brigid Lohrey joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching an Apple News script in a very specific way - bringing it to full conversational, but not too rounded. We explore performances where you're left feeling, "Surely you want more than this?" Are we being told to make everything blander?? We talk about how directors can be really helpful in setting the scene for us, and how nothing moves fast underwater! Plus is it a help or a hinderance if a script is labelled as "corporate"? Our obsessions are West End theatre and summer night attire!
Our VO question this week is all about whether you should be upfront about your natural accent if you come from more than one place!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Compared to the bustle of spring, it’s quiet in the autumn forest; I miss the hoards of gently pulsating sea jellies that cloud the water all summer long and lament the absence of spider crabs that have migrated back to deeper water. Territorial by nature, ballan wrasse remain in residence, patrolling their patch among the kelp. I spot a chunky male, coloured amber to match the scene and greet him with a broad smile that lets a trickle of cold water into my dive mask.
Script 2
Murder in Paradise: The Unsolved Killings on Australia's East Coast.
The NSW north coast has a disturbing history of unsolved murders and disappearances. Have its beaches, roads and rainforests been a killing ground for one or more serial killers?
Written for Australian Women’s Weekly.
A young woman is standing on a road leading to the Pacific Highway, her thumb out, hitching. With her long hair and cut-off jeans she doesn't wait long to be picked up. She is never seen again. This scenario has happened again and again on the north coast of NSW.
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About our guest:
Brigid Lohrey is a Tasmanian actress, who trained in London, and has been acting on stage and screen for over 20 years. She 's in the BBC's Hope Street and HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. On stage she's played Panto villains and Shakespearean leads up and down the country. As a Voice Actor she started 15 years ago with Audio Drama for Dr Who and the Dark Shadows series, then with audiobooks for the RNIB. Since then she has voiced 80 audiobooks, and has branched into commercials and gaming. She has done radio presenting and commentates medieval jousting and fun dog shows.
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 184 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brigid Lohrey.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 183 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kelly Hicks joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script with four different insults, aimed at four different people, from a character thats a bully! We remember mean scenes in Rugrats, and one particular cartoon bully! Gone are the fun facts and in come the obsessions of the week, which include Harry Potter, cooling towels and office furniture!! There's an audiobook ghostly story which is not bright, but not funereal... so we explore the depths in between.
Our VO question this week is all about which animated role we'd love to play!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
At the end of a week, however, Mary met with a serious accident. She was running across the croquet lawn to speak to her sister-in-law, when she tripped over a hoop that had been accidentally left there, and, in falling, ran a hatpin into her head. Blood poisoning ensued, and within a fortnight she was dead. Martha was the only one in the house who associated Mary's accident and death with the Piper; and she could not but suspect that, in some way or another, he had brought about the catastrophe.
Script 2
When your grandma picked out that shirt, did she tell you she hated you or could you guess?
If you're wondering why your friends are running faster, get a mirror! It's you not me!
Shoes no good? Maybe if you didn’t dig them out of the trash…!
I knew I smelled something sickly sweet around here. But a Dreamer and her imaginary friend? Keek kkke kkeee! I couldn't ask for better kindling!
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About our guest:
It all started for Kelly Hicks when she watched a film about the making of the Disney “Alice in Wonderland” animation when she was a tiny child and thought how cool it was to see the people behind the voices, especially Alice. That stuck with her and her dream job was always working in a voice acting studio. Of course she then spent over 20 years as a pharmacy technician, mostly in a hospital or oncology setting… which, to be fair, opened the door to working in e-learning and corporate. But animation and gaming is really where she wants to be.
Kelly's Website
@kellysaidthat on Instagram
Kelly's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 183 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kelly Hicks.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 182 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Charlie Keeffe joins Sam and Mark to talk about maintaining a sense of engagement without going too flat in an audiobook... finding the line of entertaining - but not too entertaining! We explore how to fit into a younger mindset, and how to differentiate between a CBBC audience and a CBeebies audience. We look at working a little harder when the script is dry, and how to create a cliffhanger without over-emphasising it. Our fun facts are about sports and fingers and our wildcards embrace scarecrows, politicians and superfans!
Our VO question this week is all about how new voice actors make the mindset shift to promoting themselves.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
To transform his invention into a commercial enterprise, Gutenberg needed something every great innovator eventually requires: money.
He turned to a wealthy local financier Johann Fust, borrowing heavily to fund the production of his printing press and expand operations. By 1455, Gutenberg's press had already produced a series of printed documents and, most remarkably, a magnificent Latin Bible—an achievement that would forever change the spread of knowledge.
But just as Gutenberg stood on the brink of success, disaster struck.
Script 2
By the time he got to his desk the following morning, Stirling’s abdomen still felt like he’d done a hundred crunches, and he groaned at the pain as he sat down. He didn’t intend to get up soon and feel that again. He spent half an hour going through the paperwork in his desk, signing off on things and putting papers in their proper piles for filing. Each time he bent his stomach even a little, it reminded him of the cramped muscles there. He picked up the phone and started looking through his notebook for his doctor's number. Perhaps the time had come to cave in on this one.
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About our guest:
Charlie Keeffe is a UK based Voice Actor who lives on the south coast. He’s been a full-time voice for 5 years and works right across the industry - from audiobooks to commercials, E-Learning, video games and animation.
Charlie's Website
@cksaysthings on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 182 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Charlie Keeffe.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 181 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Karim Kronfli joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting to grips with a summer advertorial that's full of alliteration, with no time constraint. We have to be playful without going over the top. It's all about a script being "knowing" and as a voice actor having to give a nod and a wink to your audience. We also have an amazing dramatic piece between a man who's been in jail and his estranged daughter. Our fun facts are about reality TV, big West End shows and a tease of an NDA!
Our VO question this week is all about what aspects of performance you take from stage work to the mic.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
And right now, as the world slows for the summer and the sun sets a little later… there's no better time to slip away with a story of secrets, lies and that final, fatal twist.
Our Holiday Crime Collection brings together 100 years of murderous mischief — from breezy beachside killings to snowbound scandals in country hotels.
Whether you prefer your detectives with deerstalkers or dark pasts, there’s something in our summer stack to keep your suitcase suspiciously heavy.
Script 2
We are responsible for our own actions. No one else.
Like the no one else sitting across from me who got themselves thrown out on the street. Or the no one else took a dead-end job at a petrol station instead of going to vocational school and learning something useful. Or the no one else what got themselves involved with drugs and spent two episodes in rehab.
You spent way too much time feeling sorry for yourself.
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**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Karim Kronfli has been a professional performer for over 30 years originally working as a juggler and firebreather. He trained as a Director and Voice Actor at City Lit in London, and started doing voice work in 2010. Specialising in audio drama, he has appeared in over 150 productions including Re: Dracula, The Magnus Archives, London After Midnight, SCP Archives, Dr Who: Redacted and many more.
Karim's Website
@karim.kronfli on Instagram
Karim's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
The specific episode of “Theatrical Shenanigans” that has Karim's script from “Buried Treasure” by George Sapio is here:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nkev8-189d638 (listen to 6 mins 42 secs)
The Audio Drama Hub Facebook group is
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDramaHub
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 181 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karim Kronfli.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 180 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Cartwright joins Sam and Mark to talk about trusting your senses as a VA to do the work in a script without actively trying to do the work. We explore a commercial script using Paul's theory of pulling back on the crafting and being less voiceovery and less polished to make a real connection with the audience.
As an artist, your body is naturally going to add pitch and depth and resonance and highs and lows... so what Paul shows us is comparable to the difference between stage acting and film acting - and it can be a rough uncomfortable ride.
We also look at how to create a story arc for a famous tale re-told, but telling it in an authentic way, and our wildcards include Jack's giant, an old lady and a nervous best man delivering a speech.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Senior Living THE COMM, is an international community for those aged 65 and over. Enjoy an active, independent lifestyle with comfort, peace of mind, and healthcare assistance whenever it’s needed.
Find out more today on 966 878 400.
Senior Living THE COMM. For those who already know what life is all about.
Script 2
Long ago, in a sleepy village on the outskirts of a busy town, there lived a boy named Jack. Jack's father disappeared when he was a child, and all Jack could remember of him was the joy of his laughter and the tenderness of his voice:
But for Jack and his widowed mother, things were what they were: they were poor, and their farm was failing.
But Jack wasn't worried. He was an unusual boy, cheerful to a fault and rarely complained. That, and he had a secret...
He could speak to animals.
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About our guest:
Paul Cartwright spent more than two decades as a full-time actor doing musicals and plays before moving to the U.K. to get his MFA in Acting: The British Tradition from the Royal Conservatoire. After working with the best voice coaches in the world, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Paul moved to Los Angeles to continue his on-camera and voiceover career. Some of the clients Paul worked with are: Disney Animation, Game of Thrones, Mercedes Benz, Pepsi, Google, Samsung, Epic Games, Genshin Impact, Nintendo, Bethesda and more. Paul has since moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with his family. He is a full-time voice actor and director.
Paul's Website
@PaulTCartwright on Instagram
Paul's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Here are Paul's stories: AudioStories presents StoryLore on apple or Spotify
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audiostories/id1624488270
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 180 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Cartwright.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 179 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, transfemme voice actor SJ Harris joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring out a character's venom whilst being very insular, and how to communicate directly with a player as a character in a video game. There's a full circle moment where we reflect that paying it back is what we should all do. We learn how to play a hesitant character in an unusual piece of e-learning, and chat about how an ellipsisis... is a very powerful piece of punctuation!
Our VO question this week is all about following your dreams!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
A lot of my issues come with like decision making, but also memory and memory loss you know. I get this kind of brain fog. I can’t think of the right thing or say the right word… it's slightly fuzzy a lot of the time. And I have to kind of have it explained, have to things explained in like two or three ways to then fully kind of understand it… yeah.
Sometimes, my thoughts move so quickly that I can't like put together sentences or I…I don't know, I think I just - I struggle to say things, so I'll let other people sort of answer for me.
Script 2
How long has it been out there? Centuries? Millennia? I lost count when the silence stopped feeling like punishment… and started feeling like patience.
You smell like it, you know. The living world. Warm air, sunlight… hope. I had almost forgotten what those things felt like.
One day this door will open the wrong way. And when it does… I will step into the world she calls hers, the world she nurtures, protects, and pretends to love. And I will remind it of something she has tried so desperately to erase… that the crown of life was never meant for her.
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**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
SJ Harris is a UK-based, transfemme voice actor with over a decade of industry experience - and she has an enviable range spanning masculine and feminine vocal tones. She’s best known for voicing the Imaginary Friends in the popular Roblox game Pressure, as well as Digby in Burnhouse Lane and roles in SCP Fragmented Minds.
She works predominantly in video games - but her body of work spans Audiobooks and Animation too!
SJ's Website
@Sjharrisactor on Instagram
SJ on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 179 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and SJ Harris.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 178 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Trev Fleming joins Sam and Mark to talk about splitting the difference between dynamic and powerful to create a compelling read and how strict timings can impact a performance. We learn how to teach something whilst being conversational in a long e-learning course... and why being clean with no 'ums' and 'errs' is a presenter trait rather than an actor's one. Did you know other languages have "thinking words" where we just put in an 'umm' or an 'aah'?
Our fun facts cover Geography graduates, smashing pedal bikes, and a slicing knife nightmare that might make you feel queasy. Our wildcards are a lizard person from the centre of the earth, an irate football dad on the sidelines, and a dog who gets excited when he hears the word walk!
Our VO question this week is all about whether actors get a better reaction from casting directors when they stop trying to appear impressive.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Bill Burr, one of the biggest comedians on the planet, has had a podcast for the last 10 years on YouTube. This is his thumbnail. The same one, each and every time. For me, as a big fan, I immediately recognise it when I see it mixed in with other videos on the recommended sidebar.
Is this thumbnail good? No, it’s actually modest, at best! It does show his face and you can clearly read the text, but that’s about it. Still, this style works for him. He doesn’t want to hire a person who handles his graphics, he just wants to put his content out there ASAP.
Script 2
To meet these challenges, we designed precise, dynamic, evolving adaptations.
A soundtrack that adjusts in real time to the lights, the pace, and the energy of the arena.
This is not just background music.
It’s a signature.
A wave that resonates through the players’ entrance show.
That elevates the ceremonies.
That fuels digital platforms and social media.
A sound that amplifies the experience—and the power of the competition.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Trev Fleming is an experienced actor and voice actor who’s been doing silly voices for over 15 years (well, longer actually but that's how long he's been getting paid for it!). Whether it’s TV, Stage, Film, Greenscreen, Prosthetics, Mocap/P-Cap - Trev’s your guy. He’s a professional nerd and has voiced game trailers, indie games and Triple A titles, IVR, TV and radio commercials, audiobooks, audio drama and has been the voice of God in numerous stage productions.
Trev's Website
@trevfleming.actor.voice on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 178 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Trev Fleming.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 177 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Zee Andrews joins Sam and Mark to talk about how fashions change in voice acting, and how conversational is in huge demand even for a corporate video. Less is definitely more! We explore the brutal world of the beverage industry and find out that carbon dioxide can be truly malevolent! There's a script for the LGBTQIA+ community, and we moot several different ways to approach it. We also explore how acronyms can be terrifying when you see them approaching in a script. Our fun facts revolve around Robin Hood, air conditioners and airplane seats!
Our VO question this week revolves around the changing nature of casting and representation within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Carbon dioxide is an essential part of the beverage industry. It enables bars and pubs across the world to serve their customers crisp, cool beverages directly from the tap.
For venues where Nitrogen is used to serve real ales, we will be supplying staff with the Master-tap 4, a device that measures both Co2 and o2… to take into account the potential loss of oxygen that can happen if Nitrogen leaks occur.
Script 2
Hotline is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line for anyone, anywhere in the UK, at any point in their journey.
Hotline is a safe space for you to anonymously and confidentially discuss anything that may be on your mind, whether you want to share moments of joy or simply be heard: you don’t have to be in crisis to contact us.
Reach out and spread the word because every conversation counts.
Visit hotline dot lgbt to find out how to talk to us.
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About our guest:
Zee Andrews is a trans voice actress who specialises in character work. She can be heard in projects such as Forgotlings, New World, Watcher of Realms and the upcoming indie series, Skobeloff Forest. She can also be heard in several Gaydio spots and VODA - the LGBTQIA+ meditation app.
Zee's Website
@zeeandrwsva on Instagram
Zee on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 177 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Zee Andrews.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 176 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Matt Coles joins Sam and Mark to talk about how good writing and good direction can get the perfect read whatever kind of voice actor you are. We look at what happens when a script points one way, but then takes a sharp deviation, and how to make a choice in an audiobook script about an accent. Our wildcards include Warldorf and Statler from the Muppets, a giraffe being picky about leaves and a marathon runner exhausted at the end of the race, plus we muse about a good single malt, snotty scrambled eggs, and meeting Patrick Stewart aka Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Our VO question this week is all about how you differentiate between characters in an animation or a game if you're playing three different roles that could sound quite similar!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Dogs often dream...
In fact, they experience similar stages of dreaming to humans - including rapid eye movement (REM), (the stage of dreaming we tend to remember). Twitches and paw movements are just some of the ways you can spot a dreaming dog. Even more amazing? Harvard experts suggest that your dog is quite likely to be dreaming about… you. Aww.
Script 2
If he could have assimilated the speaker’s words, he might have described the accent that flavoured them as a sort of “jovial cockney.”
It was jovial, but it wasn’t cockney.
“Please forgive my intrusion. One wonders why your blinds are all the way open in a neighbourhood with such abundant foot traffic,” the voice from the window said. “My name is Lonesome Johnny. Indeed, I should have said so at the onset. Only a villain arrives with a purpose and neglects to introduce themselves, and though I am devilishly handsome, I am no villain!”
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About our guest:
Matt’s an award-nominated English voiceover artist with a seriously versatile sound. Originally from the South and now based in the Midlands, he blends a clean RP tone with a natural, down-to-earth edge. He works across everything from commercials to gaming and character work, recording from his own pro studio. He’s also built a following of over 25k on TikTok, where he shows off his range and personality.
Matt's Website
@mattcolesvoiceovers on Instagram
Matt's Facebook page
Matt on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 176 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Matt Coles.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 175 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Johnny Neal joins Sam and Mark to talk about audiobook narration in a character voice versus your own voice! We learn how to muddy the words and not be so precise when the script calls for it... there's a read with definite push-pull all the way through, a discussion about why listeners speed up an audiobook to 1.25 times the speed (when we think we should be narrating slower) and Johnny gives Sam a masterclass in sighing.
Our VO question this week is all about protecting your voice when doing alien and monster voices.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
There will, of course, be an abundance of sentimental items in your indoor storage area. Your childhood swimming certificates, years of birthday cards, anniversary cards, wedding cards and condolence cards all bundled up together, artwork from your children that you just couldn't bear to part with, diaries and calendars that are decades old. It's the natural place to store them, right?
Well, actually, our preference would be that you bring sentimental items into the body of the home so you can see and enjoy them on a regular basis and get that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
Script 2
A gust of wind beat against my clothes and lifted my hair. The storm clouds overhead were a dark column of wrath and spite; harbingers for the destruction of Balastt and the death of my family. I watched from afar as an earth-bound comet of black magic broke through our outermost wall to let the Neln army pour into our castle.
The true battle had begun.
Warm, gentle fingers touched my hand and slowly interlocked with mine. The small gesture was all that kept me grounded as David and I stood side by side in silence.
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About our guest:
Johnny is a non-binary voice actor living in Norwich. They began acting professionally at 7 years old, performing on the West End and in a variety of audio dramas and tv shows. Armed with a degree in musical theatre, a love of video games and animation and a penchant for impressions, Johnny began transitioning to voice acting in 2015 when they played the lead roll of Arbaaz Mir in Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India. They have since become known for their work in video games, animation and audiobooks.
Johnny's Website
@mxebard on Instagram
Johnny on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 175 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Johnny Neal.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 174 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Toby Ricketts joins Sam and Mark in a special as-live episode from the One Voice Conference 2026 in Stratford upon Avon. We talk about commmercial scripts that seem a bit abstract, and do a four handed script that plunges us into a sci-fi crisis! There's a studio/hotel bedroom audience of voice actors, and it's all on video too - so make sure you check our YouTube channel to see us in action - https://www.youtube.com/@howdoyousaythat
The wildcards are chosen by our audience - and there's real peril from ten thousand feet, a real-estate nightmare, and an unusual bird sighting!
Our question this week comes from Ben Wake in the audience, asking about accents you wear like a glove.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hey. The Earth moves. We respond.
Macro to micro. Systems rebuild, forms transform.
The world's being reshaped. Constantly.
Make sustainability real.
Fifty years. One mission:
Turn imagination into reality.
Where science meets craftsmanship—
Endless R&D. Relentless breakthroughs.
From chemical to physical. From supplier to partner.
We don't follow. We lead trends.
Physical foaming with jet-speed expansion. Efficient and integrated.
Elevating material performance.
More elastic and controllable.
Stable and comfortable.
Strong and recyclable.
All-in-one machine.
Redefining next-gen manufacturing.
Modular, customizable, scalable.
Our platform. Your creativity.
Across industries and possibilities.
We co-create solutions.
This moment. React.
We shape change.
We drive transformation.
WE LEAD NEXT
WE ARE KINGSTEEL
Script 2
NARRATOR INTRODUCTION:
The year is 2367, and chaos reigns. The Earth - dying from climate collapse - is lost forever. Humanity has spread to the stars. Scout ships with minimal crews are sent into the cosmos to seek out viable worlds. The rest of humankind sleeps in cryogenic stasis aboard vast colony ships that will require decades, even centuries, to reach their new homes.
This is the beginning of The Scattering. The Great Human Exodus.
STRICKLAND [yelling]
Stick’s dead, I’ve lost all control, we’re coming in way too hot. Kordek, what have you got back there?
KORDEK [yelling, clearly frustrated]
I don’t know, Strickland, the engine’s going critical, safeties failing. It’s as if the entire system just crashed.
COMPUTER
WARNING…WARNING…
KORDEK [yelling, panic setting in]
Drive failsafes collapsing, containment overrides down, we’ve got an intermix chamber bleed and no way to reroute.
BONAR [yelling, sarcastic]
ENGLISH!
KORDEK [yelling]
We’re about three minutes from becoming a small sun!
BONAR [yelling]
Yeah - well, I’ve got some news on that three-minute deadline! We’re going to crash in one!
STRICKLAND [yelling]
Get to the lifepods! Now. Move, move! Abandon ship. Go!
COMPUTER VOICE
Launching Lifepod. Launching Lifepod.
STRICKLAND
My God, I didn’t honestly expect that to work. I can’t believe we’re alive.
KORDEK
Those life pods are re-enforced titanium alloy, and the inertia gel is rated for hypersonic impacts…..
BONAR
Yeah. No one cares, Kordek. We’re alive, that’s what matters.
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About our guest:
Toby Ricketts is a multi-award-winning voiceover artist specialising in British, Australian, New Zealand, American and Global international non-regional or mid-Atlantic voice overs. Woof! In the last 25 years of his career, Toby has managed to create a global client base of big-name brands and loyal customers - and pretty much all from his secluded hi-tech studio deep in the New Zealand jungle.
Just a few of his impressive clients include Facebook, VISA, Samsung, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Airbus, Lenovo and Google. As well as lecturing on Voiceover topics at international conferences (this one included), Toby has been nominated for 5 SOVAS awards, and has won 7 One Voice Awards, including Male Voiceover of the Year twice in 2018 and 2019, and a GEMA Award in 2025.
Toby's website
Toby on Facebook
Toby on Insta
Toby's YouTube channel
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Many thanks to our studio audience... especially Kate De Quidt, Karen Esposito and Ben Wake.
Short trailer for Episode 174 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Toby Ricketts.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 173 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Rachel Capell joins Sam and Mark to talk about how past tense as present tense can throw you, working out where your script sits within the final narration and the fine line which means you can't leave a documentary on a sad note. We ask when is a script set in the future NOT futuristic and work out how to be wistful and informative at the same time.
Our fun facts this week are about avoiding claustrophobia, being naked, tiles that fall off the wall, and kids at weddings!
Our VO question this week is all about whether having a niche style is good for your career.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
After one last look around the yacht, Her Majesty disembarked for the very last time. All the clocks on board were stopped at 3:01, the exact time she left the yacht.
It is one of the few times Queen Elizabeth has broken her composure. Shedding a tear at the ceremony, she said goodbye to her floating palace, to her sanctuary.
The Royal Yacht Britannia made its final journey. In Leith, Edinburgh, the Britannia opened its doors to the public.
Script 2
There’s a pulse near the sea, like the waves breathing on the shore.
When I was little, the beach looked very different.
T’was wider and tides went out much further.
I'd grab the old snorkeling gear, dive in and just lie on the surface, looking down on the fields of grass, watching billowing seaweeds, shoals of mackerel and kelp …I’d be there what felt like hours.
There were cuttlefish, rays, kevelings and spider havilers.
And the colours, all these pinks, golds and blues…
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About our guest:
Rachel Capell is a multi-award nominated voiceover artist with a rich performance background and a serious love for storytelling. Rachel started out singing in pubs at 16, studied Theatre at both undergraduate and masters level, and performed across small-scale theatre before stepping behind the mic. There was a 15-year “interlude” producing large-scale cultural events, but the call of the voice booth proved too strong. Her voice is warm, clear, and full of character – trusted by clients such as LEGO Group, Vodafone, Booking.com, NHS, Breast Cancer Now, PDSA, Tearfund and Wizarding World. Whether it’s commercial, corporate, healthcare, or characters for gaming and animation, Rachel’s delivery is authentic, compelling, and utterly human. When she’s not in the booth, she’s likely on the sofa with her daughter, binge watching Stranger Things or trying, and failing miserably, to play Donkey Kong.
Rachel's Website
Rachel's Facebook page
@capell.rachel on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 173 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rachel Capell.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 172 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jane Wing joins Sam and Mark to talk about adding movement into a dramatic heist and how you can immediately place the listener within the action of a scene. We examine the difficulty of playing dry humour in a commercial script, and how flat is flat when you're trying to point the laughs in a conversational Northern accent? We talk vocal health with Kazoos, Kettles and Wedding songs plus the wildcard section has a real sting in the tail!
Our VO question this week is all about the similarities between teaching kids and voice acting.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Breaker. I’m in.
Heading down to the eighty-fourth floor now.
I’m almost to the server room. I need that key card, Tech. Sooner is better than later.
I need that card, people. Tick, tock.
Got it. Downloading.
Go ahead and get into position. I’ll be heading out in a couple of minutes. Tech, you got eyes on security?
Just be ready to move.
Script 2
Most products now come with… options.
Lots of options.
Settings you’ll never use.
Features you didn’t know you had.
And instructions you won’t read.
Because, in reality,
people don’t want more to think about.
They want something that works.
So we kept things simple.
No extras.
No noise.
Just something that does its job properly.
And leaves you to get on with yours.
Which, statistically,
is exactly what you were going to do anyway.
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About our guest:
Jane Wing has been surrounded by performers for as long as she can remember. She first took to the stage at the age of seven and recorded her first professional voiceover at eighteen, lending her native Liverpudlian accent to the Mersey Ferries. After completing an honours degree in Theatre Arts, she spent several years in teaching, radio, and television. Teaching strengthened her clarity, sight reading, and audience engagement, while broadcasting gave her a strong technical grounding in audio production. Today, she lives in the North West, close to the sea, and continues to invest in training, coaching, and studio equipment to ensure her work stays current, polished, and professionally competitive.
Jane's Website
Jane's Facebook page
@jane_wing_voiceover on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 172 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jane Wing.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 171 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Beau Thomas joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents... how not to do them, how to perfect the subtlety of an accent, and how an accent can match your own speech cadence. We look at how to create a theatrical performance for the mic - when it's asked for, we bring a touch of camp to underscore a performance, and we look at how to deal with a script that has very definitive direction. You'll learn how to create the perfect accent without panicking, why listenig is crucial, and why less is more when you need to pull an accent out of the bag.
Our question is all about accents as well! Is mastering an accent about natural ability, or just pure hard work?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
OK, in you come, don’t be shy—mind the step, love. This is Stage One.
SFX: Lights flick on—low electrical hum.
Ahhh, there we are. This was built in 1934. Proper golden-age glamour. Bit dusty now, but honestly—aren’t we all?
This is where they made “At the Villa Rose” and “Rookery Nook”. See that mark on the floor? Stand there, it’s the centre mark. Now, imagine the lights, the cameras… the heat… gorgeous.
Right, follow me—stick close. If you wander off, you’ll end up in a prop cupboard married to a mannequin. It’s happened.
Script 2
Time… it is the Essence of Mastery
Through every thoughtful approach
A lesson is instilled
In every move (pause) a calculated risk
Progress isn’t given (slight pause)
It’s earned
Through patience
Through precision
Through time
That, is how you become a master, of time.
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About our guest:
Beau Thomas has been doing VO since 2019. He's booked roles in video games including Killer Inn and Path of Exile 2), as well as corporate videos, commercials and his workhorse: audiobooks!
What makes Beau stand out as a VO is his accent work - he'll basically have a go at any accent with enough prep time. He prides himself on being able to access relatability and genuine connection to text in any accent - rather than just engaging in stereotype!
Beau was listed by 50Pros as a top 50 Independent Voice Talent but the work he’s proudest of is a collaboration with National Star and West Midlands Ambulance to help give a man with cerebral palsy a voice that captured his Birmingham accent in time for his wedding day.
Beau's Website
@BeauThomasVO on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Details about Accentify - https://www.accentify.co.uk/
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 171 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and accent coach Beau Thomas.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 170 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, John Kennard joins Sam and Mark to talk about how numbers can punctuate a script, and whether you see numbers in a script or have to write them longhand so you don't trip over them. We discuss conversational versus informational and try to bring a touch of David Attenborough without doing an impression. We also note the character versus speed ratio and work out how a character can sometimes slow the read and sometimes speed it up!
There are height issues, Easter egg woes and an amusing story about a Seventies Musical Legend! Our wildcards include a James Herriot style fifties Yorkshire farmer, a man stuck in a malfunctioning lift with his nephew, and a balshy sergeant major!
Our VO question this week is all about coming to voiceover in your fifties - just where do you start, and what resources are useful to look at?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
And more than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of British towns and cities have disappeared since 2010. This loss totals 56,000 hectares of farmland, similar in size to Leeds, impacting food security and environmental sustainability.
Although the areas studied in the report represent just 11.3% of UK agricultural land, this land produces a large proportion of staple foods including over 20% of our wheat, oats and barley yield, 14% of potatoes and 13.3% of the UK's milk production.
Script 2
Ever an adaptive species, the Prairie humans instinctively seek shelter in cold spells. But when movie streaming runs dry, the biological urge for playtime kicks in.
Fortunately, West Wallington Mall offers an indoor oasis and endless enjoyment of shopping, splashing, and loop de loops.
The result is fewer sibling fights, and the avoidance of a condition known as cabin fever.
West Wallington Mall. Go Play Inside.
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About our guest:
John is a British voice actor based in West London. After years working in theatre tech and a long career in IT, his mid-life crisis manifested as a desire to step up to a microphone and record his voice for fun, but was pleased to find that before long people were willing to pay him for doing so. Now in his 4th year, he’s built a reputation as a versatile voice actor & narrator. He has recently appeared in 1930s Hollywood audio drama “The High Note”, the veteran-led supernatural whodunnit “Happy Medium” and Audio Mystery Theatre's "Death Among the Olives", as well as various other UK and US productions. He’s played both major and minor roles in Indie & AAA games including Nioh-3, Farming Simulator and the Bureau of Fantastical and Arcane Affairs. His voice has been described as being warm, educated and trustworthy with a side of cheeky humour. He’s neurospicy, a father, a Lego addict and a compulsive tinkerer.
John's Website
@johnkennardva on Instagram
John's Facebook page
John on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 170 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and John Kennard.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 169 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Tammy King joins Sam and Mark to ask when is a safe read too safe? Do we need to be scared of making a script "too voiceovery"? We'll look at what that means! Also in the show... Is it helpful when a client sends a scratch read for direction? Plus how getting the music for a read can change everything about your voice - the softness, the tonality and especially the pacing. We also examine how to pivot from whimsy to confident curiosity? Our wildcards are: an alien made of Smarties, a happy go lucky window cleaner, and a person muttering to themselves.
Our VO question this week is all about how you go about finding voice jobs for yourself!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
What if creating a professional marketing film for your business was simple?
At AyeMedia, we create high-end marketing films designed to showcase your business at its best.
Whether built from existing content or produced from the ground up, every film is crafted for your website, social media, and advertising.
Simple, efficient, and built to deliver results.
Visit Ayemedia.com and discover a better way to create video.
Script 2
How do we build a better world together?
It starts with a question. Because questions spark curiosity. And curiosity - true, fearless curiosity – is how progress begins.
It’s not just a campus addition. It’s a declaration. A place where people come together, where disciplines intersect, where ideas don’t just co-exist, they collide.
Designed with identity, built for wellbeing, made to bring minds together, to accelerate the next generation, to create a better world.
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About our guest:
Tammy King is an award winning singer songwriter turned voice actor based in the West Midlands. She studied popular music and vocal performance at college and university so she is no stranger to the microphone. Whilst the pandemic put Tammy's live performances on hold, she began investing in a home studio and started volunteering as a local radio host and providing character voices for her husband's online comic book.
Loving the versatility of voice work, Tammy did her research and began training in the field. Now approaching her 2 year voice acting anniversary, Tammy has already worked in multiple areas of the industry including corporate, radio, games and audio dramas with clients such as Vocalzone, Birmingham City Council, Playtonic and Hearthfall.
Tammy's Website
@tammykingofficial on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 169 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tammy King.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 168 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Cannon joins Sam and Mark to talk about a fascinating twist in a Young Adult audio book. We create a character with an accent who's first language is not English and learn that it matters less what the accent is, as long as it's consistent and you believe it! Also in the show how to cope with a script where some of the words are missing - deliberately! Plus an audio drama clip about someone who could be in big trouble. Our wildcards see a baker kneading dough, a clairvoyant becoming possessed, and a sad script turned happy.
Our VO question this week is all about patience and consistency within the Voice Acting business!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
If you want to know, Inspector, I write longhand, with a pencil. And as I was sharpening my pencil, the idea came to me and... and I wrote this:
“Look how gracefully these pencil shavings tumble like falling leaves, now on the table and now on the floor, what a deliberate and destructive process this is. And if, for any reason, there was ever a whole world inside a pencil, this would be the surest way to bring that world to an end.”
Script 2
Beside me, Papa smiled and nodded. "Gala is very ~~~~" he said, putting his hand on my shoulder. His voice slipped into that funny up-and-down thing it always did when he spoke English, as if his vocal cords were riding a carousel. "I am sure ~~~~ happy here."
The word happy caught on the collar of Papa's jacket. It was a light blue lie. I wasn't happy to be here. I didn't want to be in Scotland at all.
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About our guest:
Stephanie Cannon is a UK-based American voice actor, motion capture performer and stiltwalker! Trained in theatre since she was little, she’s been a VO for 15 years & has narrated more than 250 audiobooks in just about every genre. She also performs regularly in video games and animation and is known for her wide range of characters, accents & creatures. She recently appeared in Fortnite as Kitsune the fox, can be seen in Eiyuden Chronicles as Sabine & is currently recording an exciting YA series for Yoto Player.
Stephanie's Website
@sparkthecannon on Instagram
Stephanie's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 168 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Cannon.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 167 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kate De Quidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about why classic explainer scripts need to have real human emotion... A script that makes Sam anxious and gets her heart pounding... and How to approach a medical tongue-twister without tripping over.
We discuss one area of voice work where the clients aren't rushing towards AI, and another area that's awash with our artificial enemy. In the wildcards, a tetchy student teacher, a cameraman on set, and a wizard making a spell with intricate ingredients!
Our VO question this week is all about what you bring to the mic from previous jobs you may have had... and how an understanding of what brands go through to get a script ready for the voice actor ,can make you a lot more chilled out in the booth during a live directed session.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Alex believes multitasking helps get more done.
Right now Alex is:
• Replying to emails
• Updating a report
• Answering chat messages
• Listening in a meeting
Alex thinks:
“I’m doing four things at once — I’m getting more stuff done!”
But constant task switching can actually slow us down and increase mistakes.
Mini Decision
Alex has a report due in 30 minutes but keeps getting chat notifications.
What should Alex do?
Script 2
Targeted therapies are currently used for relapse and refractory multiple myeloma. These may work intracellularly by protein regulation and/or by targeting cell surface components.
Surface-targeting immunotherapies include anti-CD38 mono-clonal antibodies, agents targeting C-cell maturation antigen (or BCMA), and agents targeting the [G protein-coupled receptor, class C, group 5, member D] - or GPRC-5D.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Kate is an award winning seasoned London-based voiceover artist with a versatile and captivating voice. Described as nurturing, relatable, and intelligent, she effortlessly adapts to a range of roles—from the warm and trustworthy mum next door to the authoritative leader, the engaging friend, the refined voice of luxury, and even the chilling villainess.
Specialising in gaming, commercial, corporate, and medical voiceover, Kate is passionate about bringing scripts to life and helping brands forge meaningful connections with their audiences.
Kate's Website
@kate.dequidt on Instagram
Kate on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 167 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kate De Quidt.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 166 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Chloe Gilgallon joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you start a read so that it sounds warm from the get-go? We explore why you're often cast because of your vocal age and ask why, during a first read, you settle into a script, and might want to do the beginning again at the end. We have a discussion about changing styles in your head mid-read, which can be quite subtle, but it makes a huge difference on mic. Our fun facts are about smoothies, The Who and a woodwork project, and the wildcards include an argument in dialogue, a relaxed giraffe, and Miss Marple comes to the rescue!
Our VO question this week is all about ADR - what it is and how mastering improvisation is really important!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
It feels less like an office space and more like an interrogation room at a police station. The blinds have been pulled down and shut tightly, and I’m offered nothing but water in a paper cup. As I wait, I wonder if they’ll offer a phone call.
Having never been in this situation before I’m unsure how to behave. I wasn’t so much as sent to the headmaster’s office at school. My entire life has been kept in order, following each rule carefully, ticking every box and now I’m about to be punished. It suddenly feels unfair, like all the years of good behaviour should count in my favour and I should be let off.
Script 2
However you choose to feed your baby, you may want to experience skin to skin contact after birth. If you’re unable to hold your baby straight after birth and you have a partner, they can have skin to skin contact with your baby until you are ready to take over. We understand that everyone is different, and your midwife will be there to support you in this first hour after birth.
Remember, babies need a lot of love and attention as they get used to their new world and it’s not possible to spoil them. Your baby has been close to you during your whole pregnancy so being held and comforted will help them feel safe.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Chloe Gilgallon is an Actress and Voice Artist originally from Twickenham, now living by the sea in Essex with her American husband and two teenagers. At drama school, she was told she had a voice made for radio, and fell in love with audio drama. In fact, the first audio job she had won Silver Radio Award, Best Drama Special at the New York Festivals! Chloe works across a range of voice acting genres, including videogames such as Battlefield 6, Dragonquest III, Skull 'n Bones and The Settlers; ADR, promos, audiobooks, and explainer videos (often getting booked for subjects around ante and post-natal care, fertility and midwifery!) and she has been the Voice of God for three seasons of the UK version of Wheel of Fortune.
Chloe's Website
Chloe's Facebook page
@chloegilgallon on Instagram
Chloe on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 166 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Chloe Gilgallon.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 165 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richard Koslowsky joins Sam and Mark to talk about how some scripts don't make sense until you read them out loud, and why you should always ask a client if they want your recording raw or processed. There's a distinct lack of caffeine from one of us and we ask 'Is there a more trustworthy accent than soft Yorkshire'? We learn not to make too many assumptions about a script, and bring you woman who gets electric shocks and seems to enjoy it a little too much! There's also a very wise old tree telling a tale! Count the rings!
Our VO question this week is all about whether you should record and mix your own demo reels from scratch, or create them from work you've already done, or hand the process off to a demo reel production house.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The Marble Hall was Devonshire House for a dinner party and a dance where Georgiana's wig catches fire. Preparing for this incident involved the National Trust being sent a series of videos of burning wigs so that the safest approach - both for Keira and the building - could be worked out. Meanwhile two days were spent covering the delicate marble floor with its exact replica, made of flame-retardant wood. Over 150 candles were used on specially-commissioned candelabra, and stunt people dressed as 'guests' were in place to catch any falling candles.
Script 2
We want our highly valued clients to have the finest experience when choosing a light commercial vehicle with us, with it being a purchase of such importance.
We expertly source and sell the most desirable, in-demand, and rare stock, comprising of a wide range of cars, vans, 4x4s, and specialist vehicles.
We have a highly experienced team with over three generations of knowledge and expertise about every different vehicle brand. From the moment you contact us, you will know you are dealing with the very best.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Richard Koslowsky is a classically trained actor based in Leeds. After an early career on stage and screen followed by a hiatus working full-time in the corporate world, Richard returned to his creative roots in 2024 to explore voiceover for the first time. After honing his skills and self-producing his first award-nominated reel, Richard started working with brands such as Nestlé, Lloyds Bank, and Hisense. This momentum has culminated in a 2026 One Voice Award nomination for Best Newcomer. While a regular fixture in the commercial and corporate sectors, he is increasingly focused on delving into more character-driven work. When the mic is off, Richard is a dedicated sourdough baker, a fermenter of foods, and a self-confessed filter coffee nerd.
Richard's Website
@richardkoslowsky on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 165 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richard Koslowsky
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 164 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Denise Hoey joins Sam and Mark to talk about the choices you make when a script has a number of obvious possibilities - but are any of them actually what a client would want? We explore why you should never say "My character wouldn't say that!"... and journey into the wonderful land of voice acting to meet a wizard of a radio script. Find out how Mark's choice of character brings both Sam and Denise to stunned silence, prepare to be blown away by the spirit of Judy Garland, and we bring you possibly the nicest put-down you've ever heard! This week's wildcards bring us a big teddy, a bee keeper and a wicked witch (unsurprisingly for Oz!)
Our VO question this week is all about the skills you bring from theatre or screen acting to voice acting in front of a mic!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Our online activities drove over 40,000 visits to Malaria No More and engagement levels more than doubled average engagement with influencer content.
Most importantly, though, we gave prospective travellers the nudge they needed to look after their health abroad by protecting themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.
By focusing our audiences on the one moment that could make or break their holiday, we convinced them to take the time beforehand to ensure they come away with only good memories and some tacky souvenirs.
Script 2
This Christmas, there’s no place like Winter Gardens...
Join Dorothy and be swept away on a magical light trail through Oz.
Follow the yellow brick road through Munchkinland, meet the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion...
And explore the glittering Emerald City! Just watch out for those flying monkeys! Discover The Wonderful World of Oz Light Trail – now open!
Book your tickets now at wintergardens.co.uk/oz
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Denise Hoey is a British actor, singer and dialect coach based on the West Coast, USA. She received her BA Acting degree from Middlesex University and after an extensive performing career in the UK she moved to the US with a Green Card in 2017. She is passionate about her voice work in video games, audio drama, commercials, audiobooks and animation... and in 2024, she was nominated for a One Voice Award and VOX Award for Best Gaming Performer for her role in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Denise's Website
@denise.hoey on Instagram
Denise on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 164 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Denise Hoey.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 163 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Karl Jenkinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about narrating a story with more than one character accent, and listening to the overall sense of a piece - and the pictures it gives you in your own mind. We look into how to make a high end script relatable by creating luxury with a hint of humour. We get confused between Steam Punk and Punk Rock, and wonder about an amazing mechanical man. The wildcard section of the show introduces us to a gluttonous woman who can't help gorging herself whilst narrating a story.
Our VO question this week is all about the personality you need for modern documentary narration... from Call Me a Cabbie to Come Dine With Me and Gogglebox... and Sam tells the story of her time narrating Britain's Poshest Brothel!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
For generations, Fenris has defined excellence in watch care, combining heritage craftsmanship with modern engineering. We create more than watch winders — we create guardians of time. From single winders to full collector cabinets, every piece is designed to keep an automatic watch running perfectly to time when it is off your wrist. A mechanical watch is a living machine - and like all precious instruments, it deserves proper care.
Script 2
“Yous lot! Wi’ me!” he shouted in full Scots brogue, and led a posse of boys in blue, with black moustaches and matching truncheons who were, at last, converging on the battlefield from all directions. The two failed assassins (the first was later described in witness reports as: small, thick-set and brutish wearing a baby’s bonnet and trying to hold his face together; the second as: tall, bloody of face, apparently female and nursing her testicles) scrambled to make good their painful escape in an easterly direction down Bell Street
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Having worked as an actor for nearly two decades... in the early 2000's Karl was cast in 'The Getaway- Back Monday' for Sony. A videogame with ‘cut’ scenes and in-game voicing. His first proper TV gig was as a last-minute stand in for Phil Tuffnell narrating ‘I'm A Celebrity...' Followed by 'Battle of the Brides' 'Call Me A Cabbie' 'Rough Trades' 'Mean Machines' and 'How Do They Do That.' Karl can be heard on Audible narrating the award-winning The Guv'nor (life and times of Lenny McLean), Inside Broadmoor, Belmarsh and Wakefield, The Eddie Richardson Biog, Evil Beyond Belief, The Babes in the Wood Murders... as well as a series of knockabout Steampunk Mysteries...The Rude and the Refined!
Karl's Website
Karl's Facebook page
@kjvoxcom on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 163 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karl Jenkinson.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 162 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Machteld van der Gaag joins Sam and Mark from Amsterdam to talk about International English - it's not British, it's not American - but what is it... and is it possible to really nail it? We create a masterclass in what NOT to do! We look at how voicing a corporate script to pictures can lead to so odd sentence breaks... and how to manifest the work you want!
Our VO question this week is all about the types of work we're booked for, and whether it's the work we want to be doing!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
To help prevent future sciatica pain, Carl works on building strength in his core and back. Strong muscles help stabilise the body and the act of building muscles is in many ways a neural activity. You probably associate exercise with your muscles or heart but recent studies have shown that when we lift weights our nervous system actually gets stronger before our biceps. Working out increases neurons in certain parts of the brain.
Script 2
You could be forgiven for thinking the maritime industry is a woman’s world
We refer to ships as she
They are named by lady sponsors
They sail upon a sea often thought of as a mother
But let’s be honest
The maritime world may still seem a male-dominated one
And that is a shame.
We want to work with the most talented, hardworking people
Qualities that do not recognise the boundaries of gender
So if we want to be the best at what we do
We need to be open to everyone
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Machteld van der Gaag has been a voice actor for over 30 years! She’s trilingual - her mother tongue is Dutch, her birth language is French and her adolescent language is English! She is based in Amsterdam - and a former copywriter. Machteld works across lots of VoiceOver genres: from web-video’s, commercials and IVR - to elearning, audiotours and audiobooks. She’s also the moderator of the Dutch voice over group and a singer of French chansons (or songs to the rest of us non-trilingual folk!).
Machteld's Website
@machteldchante on Instagram
Machteld on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 162 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Machteld van der Gaag.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 161 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Caroline Ramsay joins Sam and Mark to talk about how big BIG actually is, when a client wants a football promo. It leads us to ask the age old question "Is the client always right?". We explore how your smart speaker is always listening to you, and look at how taking the tempo down by 50% gives a very creepy impression. There's a nasty slimy fun fact, the most comfy way to watch TV, and a food that we all loathe! Plus the wildcards include a tragic shakespearean lover, a germophobe, and the style of those sensual M&S adverts!
Our VO question this week is all about how you keep sane and in contact with real people if you transition from being a stage or screen actor to a voice actor, all alone in your booth!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Consider a scenario where you want to start working out. You download a home workout app, buy equipment, the right shoes and more. You suddenly start seeing adverts about health and fitness every time you go online. This is because most of your online actions are tracked, stored and used by advertisers to push their products. While targeted advertising can be personally helpful, sometimes it is not as innocent as it may seem. It may feel like you are being watched, and you are.
Script 2
THERY’RE NOT JUST CITIES
INSPIRING THE UNTHINKABLE
THEY IGNITE PASSION
THEY WITNESS OUR GLORY
BRINGING TOGETHER HISTORY AND NEW STORIES
THEY PULSE WITH UNIQUE ENERGY
FROM CATWALKS TO STADIUMS
THEY BURN WITH THE SAME, BOLD SPIRIT
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Caroline Ramsay is a classically trained, versatile actress and has worked on stage and screen in a former life. She is an award nominated voice actress and works across all genres, voicing audiobooks, adverts, corporates, elearning and most recently, video games!
Caroline's Website
@carolineramsayvo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 161 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Caroline Ramsay.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 160 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richie Tavake joins Sam and Mark to talk about the differences between the US and UK radio commercial market and why sometimes an American script can sound cheesey in a British accent. We get savvy and become a consumer champion, and we explore ways to research scripts that you may not have thought of before. Our wildcards see us getting ecstaticly happy, very judgy and absolutely huge in stature.
Our VO question this week is all about the different processes we go through when a script lands in our inbox.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Savvy is the UK’s consumer champion. We’re not here to make a profit – we’re here to be a powerful force for good - we’re here to protect people, challenge unfairness and make everyday life simpler and safer.
We're totally independent and we don't accept freebies from anyone. We have no owners, shareholders or government departments to answer to, so we work entirely for you, the consumer - and nobody else.
We stand up for what's right. And we make change happen.
Script 2
In the heart of every great city, there’s a story to be told. At 123Property, we know that story inside and out. Since 1975, 123Property has been a driving force in the commercial real estate industry. Today, we proudly stand as one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in Manitoba. At 123Property, our success is built on our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and excellent service. We believe in succeeding by helping others succeed.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Richie is an actor from San Francisco, CA. He started in theatre when he was still a teenager and then decided to go into voice-over work - mainly because he was such a big fan of anime and video games. From there he found a real fascination with commercials and audio dramas.
Richie is known for always being a little too early - to work, events, meetings… everything - to the point that people jokingly ask him if he can be late for once.. He also loves playing chess.
Richie's Website
@rtavake on Instagram
Richie's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 160 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richie Tavake.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 159 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Paine joins Sam and Mark from Chicago to talk about how to approach a local market US radio commercial, switching between a serious cyber security narrator and a cartoon boss character, getting your lips round a droopy loopy tongue twister and which choices you make if you're asked to create a character on the fly. In the wildcards we find out what would happen if William Shatner auditioned as a Principal ballet dancer, or if film noir became sexy, or if your school crossing lady really was cross!
Our VO question this week is all about advice and top tips for new entrants into the voice acting community.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Narrator:
Cross-Site Scripting or XSS is what happens when a hacker manages to inject malicious javascript into your webpage.
Gruff Boss presentation to the board:
Think micro-scalable, robust. We practically invented the term "mega-next-generation, 24/7 global R&D".... err, what's happened here?
Narrator:
If you don’t escape, or encode-out the javascript, then the browser will execute it as though you put it into your website.
Script 2
Chattanooga… get ready. Something BIG is dropping. Actually… looping. Dropping AND looping. We don’t know how it works either, but it sounds cool.
Introducing Chatt Droploop — the delivery app you didn’t know you needed, but now won’t be able to live without.
Groceries? We loop it. Late-night snacks? Loop it. Forgot your wig at home and you at an event? Girl… we DEFINITELY loop that.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Mike Paine is a Chicago based voice actor/coach/demo reel producer! During his 38+ year career the videos he’s voiced have had well over 250 MILLION YouTube views and counting. He’s narrated 57 audiobooks and the games he’s voiced have well over a million downloads! He’s also been working in network and major market radio for over 33 years - his first interview was with the late great Ozzy Osbourne!
Mike's Website
@themikepaineshow on Instagram
Mike on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 159 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Paine.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 158 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Perdita Lawton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to level the prosody in a corporate read, maintaining friendliness in the face of a very dry subject and how to approach a comedic audio book. We're also taming sheep, wearing slippers and telling fibs to fit in! Plus how knowing what a returning client wants feels like getting into a warm bath! Our wildcards include a puppy Mum with a very naughty four-legged friend, a narrator who goes from sadness to joy, and someone battling the wind to be heard!
Our VO question this week is all about he Norman Beaton Fellowship - a flagship initiative run by BBC Audio Drama. Via this bursary, BBC Audio welcomes new actors each year to five-month contracts with the Radio Drama Company, and it's open to any voice actors who havent been to a traditional drama school.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Updating both project files and controller firmware can now be done remotely and securely at any time from the Lighthouse Cloud interface, as well as directly from the Lighthouse Designer 2 software.
Portals give you the ability to provide your own personalised version of Cloud to your customers – with a custom theme and URL access available. With Portals you can set up Multi-Sites - a convenient way to give Site owners the control they need while allowing a central administration department to maintain overall control. Portal admins have complete control over all Sites in a portal, and access to exciting new portal-only features.
Script 2
Nanna Lem eventually told Penny what had happened, which boiled down to the age-old truth that people above a certain age should not climb onto chairs to clean cobwebs from the ceiling. Or, indeed, for any other purpose.
"It's a sprain actually," she said, tilting her injured foot. "Or a bruised bone. Something like that. Not very serious."
"But you're in hospital," Penny pointed out.
"Ah, that's on account of me getting the white pills and the grey pills mixed up”
"Oh?"
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Perdita Lawton is a voice actor, actor, theatre maker, film maker and plays the piano. She studied English and Drama at University, did a diploma in drama at theatre school and has been working in the industry ever since, spanning 20 years and counting. She has voiced many things from animations, audio dramas, films, and has 29 audio books currently available on audible.
Perdita was a finalist in The Norman Beaton Fellowship for the BBC 2025 and this year is off to play at The Edinburgh Fringe. She spends her spare time volunteering as a scout leader teaching paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, climbing, camping and keeping young people safe as they learn….. which has been helpful in her new role as a puppy Mom keeping her puppy alive.
Resources:
Perdita's script was from ‘The Wonderland Murders’, book 1 of the Cozy Craft Murder Mystery series by Millie Ravensworth. Find it on audible here
Find out more about the Norman Beaton fellowship by clicking on this link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/16T1mNfG9PSPk6XsrHS9pk3/the-bbc-norman-beaton-fellowship
Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 158 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Perdita Lawton.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 157 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Hannah Hebblethwaite joins Sam and Mark to talk about fitting too many words into a commercial read, varying the pace to combat a list, making IT interesting (even if you don't fully understand it) and how your website SEO is even more important if you have a particular accent or dialect. Plus we realise a massive relevation for 2026!
Our VO question this week is all about entering the industry without formal acting training.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Think about this:
Every major break-through started with someone exploring just a little further..
One more question.
One more experiment.
One more late-night idea that refused to be ignored.
In IT, exploration isn’t a nice-to-have.
It’s essential.
Because technology doesn’t stand still.
And neither can we.
So keep asking questions.
Keep learning.
Keep experimenting.
Keep exploring.
Because IT isn’t just what we do.
It's how we think.
Script 2
The Edinburgh Fringe can be hungry work!
Fuel YOUR festival, on-the-go with us.
You'll feel like you're stepping off the Royal Mile and into Rome, with our Italian-style street food; Trapizzino pizza pockets - crispy on the outside and meltingly savoury inside.
Top it off with a scoop, or three, of our ice cream, featuring Dubai Chocolate and our delicious Aperol Spritz sorbet!
Come and see us - and if you quote 'FREEBIE', we'll give you two pizza pockets for the price of one! But hurry - we're only open throughout the month of August.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Hannah Hebblethwaite is an award-nominated actor who has been voice acting for 2 years. She has always loved video games since the days of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive and now specialises in character work for games. With titles ranging from Indie to AAA, you might have heard her in Path of Exile 2, Fallout: London, Cabernet, Farewell North, or something else entirely!
Hannah's Website
@scottishhannah on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 157 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Hannah Hebblethwaite.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 156 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the difference, and we ask is there a difference between bringing a character and bringing personality? Our wildcard's feature a prim and proper lady who's disgusted by alcohol, a man leaping across a floor of lava, and an amateur sleuth on the trail for clues.
Our VO question this week is all about what skills you can bring from a previous career to the voiceover booth.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Each of our gin stills is hand-built from high-grade copper, chosen for its natural ability to purify vapours and enhance flavour.
From the boiler, where your wash begins its journey…
to the column plates, ensuring a smooth, refined distillation…
to the botanical basket, designed for perfect vapour infusion.
The result? A clean, vibrant spirit - optimised for extracting the very best from your juniper, citrus, spices, and botanicals.
Script 2
Mouse was sleepy.
But he couldn’t fall asleep.
Mouse fluffed his pillow and rearranged his blankets.
He flipped from his back, to his tummy, to his side, then onto his back again.
Staring at the ceiling, Mouse sighed.
If he couldn’t sleep, he might as well play.
He rummaged through his toy bin and found his laser sword.
With a click and a zap, his light saber was ready.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Vicki-Jo Eva started out as a dancer where she planned to be the next Darcey Bussell. However, as she grew, turned out the Royal Ballet didn't want her.
After training as a dancer she went on to train as an actor at Cygnet Training theatre where they combine actor training and work in a repertory theatre company... and after years of theatre work, some bit parts in films and popping out two kids she found her home in Voice Acting.
She specialises in characters and audiobook narration and is sought after by authors in the Mystery and Suspense & Historical Romantic Fiction genres but she's also used a pseudonym for some saucy stories!
Vicki-jo's Website
@vickijovoiceactor on Instagram
Vicki-jo on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 156 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Vicki-Jo Eva.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 155 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Barney Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about breaking up a script with pauses, the pace of a sleep story, and how to exude pride in a touchy feely kind of way! For our first show of 2026, Sam's voice is almost non-existant... so it's 80% non verbal but 100% sonic! There's a terrifying mission for a launch controller at NASA, and a ghost hunter who may not actually believe in the paranormal. There's a brush with royalty in our fun facts, how not to visit The Ritz, and from little acorns great oak trees grow!
Our VO question this week is all about how actors transition from stage and TV acting to voice acting.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Now before your journey begins, we have to make sure your
parasympathetic nervous system is fully activated. So please go ahead and lie down on the bed at the centre of the room.
Are you comfortable? Based on the preferences listed on your intake form, I have infused the air with the scent of lavender and cedarwood.
Script 2
The first step.
The first awesome sight.
The beginning of a journey.
The friends,
The clubs and societies,
The support,
The place you called home,
And the days and nights spent preparing for a bright future.
Today is the day when it all comes together..
…that we celebrate you…
…and everything you have achieved so far
Because this is not the end.
This is the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for you.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Barney Cooper is a multi-award nominated British voice actor known for his commercial & corporate work, having voiced for organisations such as EA, Amazon Kids+, Samsung, McDonalds, BBC, Sony & Audi.
Barney trained as a stage & screen actor & spent his early career treading the boards at The Royal Exchange, Lawrence Bately & Donmar Warehouse. A life-time’s love of audiobooks finally drew him to explore the world of voiceover; a craft he promptly fell in love with. In 2019 he built a voice booth and sallied forth into a full-time voice acting career. Six years and 2,500 professional bookings later, he's still going strong! Barney's also a proud Dad to two kids & one cat and an avid snowboarder.
Barney's Website
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 155 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Barney Cooper.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In our New Year special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we go back to our conversation with Mike Bodie - and bring you the full unedited version.
Originally titled "The one with the Golden Game Advice" Mike joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you can judge the age of a character through the pitch of the voice, the secrets you need to know for gaming auditions, and why an American accent with a British sentiment doesn't always work for casting directors.
The VO question is all about the tools an actor uses on stage that are also useful in the voiceover booth.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Complex ideas.
Endlessly fascinating.
Tricky to understand.
That’s why companies like ours make bite-size, easy to follow videos (like this one) - packed with information, facts and examples that bring complicated ideas to life.
For audiences everywhere - from pre-schoolers and students to work-forces and curious minds across the world.
Script 2
- You bloody greenhorns. I am an old man, an old Man-At-Arms, and I have seen more skimishes and battles than most of you have years. Nothing is more terrible upon this earth - and nothing more glorious.
- You've got a heart of gold. Don't let these folk take it from you.
- Enough! We're done here! Now, you will meet your maker!
- My Lord. This blade of mine is yours. And this heart as well, that never belonged to anyone else.
- There are spirits everywhere. Ghosts really. We carry them with us wherever we go.
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About our guest:
Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated actor, voice actor, and voice director based in London. He is one of the founders, owners, and performers of the Olivier and Tony award-winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre; makers of "The Play That Goes Wrong", now in it’s 10th year in the West End, and the upcoming "The Comedy About Spies" at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Best known for his game VO work, Mike is one of the UK’s most prolific voice actors in games with over 130 games in 6 years. A regular speaker at games conferences across central, and eastern europe, Mike is a voice acting mentor with Limit Break, the video game mentorship program.
Mike's Website
@MikeBodieActs on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for our New year special of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie - all completely unedited!!!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this special festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katy Maw and Phil Rowe join Sam and Mark for a right-old Christmas knees-up. As it's Boxing Day - there are four boxes stuffed with seasonal audio goodies! Of course, there are also four scripts, full of festive goodness... and some wildcards too!
This episode is also entirely on video - only the second one we've done this way, so you can watch it on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaE
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Cassandra made a great start in secondary school this year. Better than we could have hoped for. Her number one sport continues to be water polo. She also joined the school concert band and jazz band. She has made a lot of friends and is popular in her year.
Jacqui manages to train as a surgeon while fitting in diving trips to Thailand, Cayman, Cuba and the Red Sea.
We've told you about Tori's sporting prowess, and at number 5 in the world, she is not doing badly!
The boys have a hamster.
Script 2
It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, although there were no reindeers. But there were cats. Patient, cold and callous, our hands wrapped in socks, we waited to snowball the cats. Sleek and long as jaguars and horrible-whiskered, spitting and snarling, they would slide and sidle over the white back-garden walls, and the lynx-eyed hunters, Jim and I, fur-capped and moccasined trappers from Hudson Bay, off Mumbles Road, would hurl our deadly snowballs at the green of their eyes.
Script 3
11 a.m. Office.
Oh my God. Daniel Cleaver just sent me a message.
Message Jones: You appear to have forgotten your skirt. As I think is made perfectly clear in your contract of employment, staff are expected to be fully dressed at all times. Cleave
Hah! Undeniably flirtatious. Have never messaged Daniel Cleaver before but brilliant thing about messaging system is you can be really quite cheeky and informal, even to your boss. Also can spend ages practising. This is what I sent:
Script 4
The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again.
"No, Spirit! Oh no, no!"
The finger still was there.
"Spirit!" he cried, tight clutching at its robe, "hear me!
I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this, if I am past all hope!"
For the first time the hand appeared to shake.
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About our guests:
Katy Maw has been voicing for about a quarter of a century after becoming a classically trained actor in London. She works daily, predominantly on corporate & commercial scripts & has voiced literally thousands of local & National radio ads over the years and she works across all other mediums of voicing, like e-learning and IVR, narration and dubbing/ADR. She has been seen & heard on television and film sporadically over the years (Sherlock, Eastenders) and has, in more recent years, started voicing video games and audio drama as she gets back into her dramatic acting.
Her clients include Amazon, Blizzard, Warhammer, ASDA, T K Maxx, Global, Bauer, ITV & the BBC, but that is just the tip of the Blue Chip iceberg.
A natural RP speaker but equally at home using accents particular when she gets to use her Bristolian home town accent! Yea but no!!
Katy's Website
One way or another, Phil Rowe has been using his voice professionally since childhood.
Eager to somehow continue using his voice as an expressive tool, Phil was drawn to voiceover after a poor AI voice was supplied to him for a project that he was working on at the time. Phil replaced the offending voice with his own and, with decades of recording experience behind him, realised that he could grow a new career from his own studio.
Since then Phil has served hundreds of happy clients all over the globe, in English and in Welsh, with voiceovers to lend their projects gravitas, depth and emotion.
While his voice has covered many aspects of the industry, Phil especially enjoys scripts that call for a little drama and allow him to explore the full range of his versatility.
Phil has recently embraced the world of podcasting with his weekly poetry podcast 'A Voice Like This' and is also midway through recording his first self-penned and produced audio drama series with full cast, out in 2026!
Phil's Website
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 152 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Rhiannon Moushall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting a God complex and trees in the run up to Christmas! We work out how to sell something to a board of directors, without over selling it, and discuss how voiceover styles change over the years - and will probably come back into fashion! We find out about japanese gaming characters... and try to play a particularly ruthless ruler... a meglamaniac you might say... but one who presents as a little girl! In the wildcards, we go all wild west as Sam gets behind the bar as a Saloon Madame... Rhiannon gets festive with a nasty Elf on the shelf and Mark embodies a harrumphing Reindeer that's terrified of heights! Poor Santa!
Our VO question this week is all about how collaborative as an artist you need to be when recording video games.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
We’re not just responding to change — we’re leading it.
Our students show us every day what dedication looks like.
They study in spare moments.
In busy moments.
In life-changing moments.
And no matter where they start, they know they’re not alone.
Because an entire university walks beside them.
As we look to the future, our mission remains as powerful as ever.
To make learning accessible, flexible, and truly open.
Script 2
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, so out of courtesy, I present to you this corpse as a gift.
For the sake of order, I am known by many titles: ‘Flamebearer’ who ends wars, ‘Tyrant’ of The Dawn, ‘Empress’ of the holy city, and ‘Imperator’ of the The Hunt. But in light of your unique identities, I’ll allow you to address me by my real name… Sylvia.
On behalf of my people and this land, greetings, ‘Traveller’.
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About our guest:
Rhiannon Moushall is an award-winning actor who trained for musical theatre, but fell madly in love with VO, especially voicing games. She can be heard in ‘Honkai: Star Rail’; ‘Warframe’; ‘Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’; ‘Planet Coaster 2’; the upcoming ‘Cliver Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival’; and the recently released ‘Foolish Mortals’. She’s also voiced national commercials for brands like Shopify, Microsoft, and Tampa Bay Tourism, alongside audiobooks, eLearning materials, countless IVR prompts, and a few animated series.
Rhiannon's Website
@rhiannon.moushall on Instagram
Rhiannon on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 152 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rhiannon Moushall.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 151 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Pete Nottage joins Sam and Mark to talk about the ins and outs of TV continuity, as we learn the tricks from someone who trains new announcers! We hear from a teacher in the far distant future, avoid the mad professor, and add Joyce Grenfell to create a bit of strictness. There's a driving calamity, a caffeine infusion and a hi-5 pie chart! Sam brings her Mrs Claus to the festive table, there's a man with a fit of the giggles and a cracker going bang!
Our VO question this week is all about how much freedom you get as a continuity script writer to bring in your own personality.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Now - observe. What you see is a typical classroom. Notice the chairs: separate, rigid, identical. Students sat in them for hours at a time. Yes, I know—barbaric. And despite having access to global knowledge networks, they still memorised dates… on paper. Yet in their own chaotic way, they were innovative. They pushed the boundaries of medicine, climate science, artificial intelligence - and they weren’t afraid to imagine futures they’d never see. But the 2020's were also an age of fear.
Script 2
It's definitely not a mint that's been left on your pillow - checking in for RAMSAY'S HOTEL HELL at ten to three. First, it's psychological, it's stylish, it's Dame Diana's final role and it's made by Edgar Wright - four reasons to stick around for our network premiere - LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. Expect very strong language and violence.
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About our guest:
Pete Nottage can be described as a voiceover, a continuity announcer, a presenter, a very tired dad and the living and breathing embodiment of a midlife crisis. It just depends who you’re talking to! He’s been one of the voices of Channel 4 in the UK since 2005, spending nearly twenty years crafting the art of saying “Countdown is next” in increasingly creative ways! He was one of the launch voices of More4, 4Seven and 4Music, spent a decade as the station voice of BBC 6Music and was the station promo voice of Manchester United TV for an awful long time, which is quite an achievement when he knows precisely boff-all about football.
He’s been the literal voice of the earth at the Science Museum and drove around the world’s capital cities for a Smart Car web series. He's also been a vocal advocate for fair pay in the creative industries and has spent more than two decades making British broadcasting just a little bit warmer, a little bit funnier, and occasionally a lot more chaotic.
Pete's Website
@pete_nottage on Instagram
Pete on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 151 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Pete Nottage.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 150 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Tim Bick joins Sam and Mark to talk about wildlife documentary reads, and whether we're so used to hearing Attenborough or Nat Geo styles that it's difficult to come up with anything new. We work out how intimate should an intimate read be, and how big should a big read be? We hark back 15 years to the comfortable announcer style that's so out of vogue these days - and ask what it is that a corporate film should really sound like. In the wildcards we get angry, get on Insta and bark our way into a new language!
Our VO question this week is all about letting your client hear the loopback on a take in a directed session.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Along the edge of the sea ice, walruses forage for clams buried in the mud — their whiskers sweeping like sensors across the seabed. Ringed, bearded, and harp seals glide through cracks in the ice, surfacing for air where the water meets frozen sky.
Above us — the Arctic’s apex predator. The polar bear. It depends entirely on this frozen platform to hunt seals. As the ice retreats earlier each year, that balance — between predator and prey, ice and ocean — begins to fracture.
Script 2
Presenting Empiricon Stewart Racing.
Two teamwork powerhouses focused around the same goal - to unleash the full potential of a legendary race team.
Empiricon creates software that transforms teamwork and makes possible together what would be impossible alone.
And today, they join forces with an icon of Formula 1 to usher in a new era of racing.
Together, we will advance teamwork in ways never-before-seen within the greatest team sport on earth.
This is Empiricon Stewart Racing.
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About our guest:
Tim Bick's distinctive blend of warmth, intelligence, and authority has made him a trusted voice for global brands like Fiat, Microsoft and Pfizer, and broadcast networks including the BBC, Netflix and Apple TV. In addition to national TV campaigns and documentaries, Tim has brought humanity, humour and depth to multiple roles in video games such as Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Nioh 3 and Smite. He can also be heard by the neighbours, teaching his dog to sing.
Tim's Website
Tim's Facebook page
@timbickvo on Instagram
Tim on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
To find out more about Tim's Loopback suggestion - click here
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 150 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tim Bick.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 149 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama - but which side are we on? Prosecution or Defence? And can you tell from our vocal delivery? We also merge Judie Dench, Miss Trunchbull and Anne Robinson for a TV gameshow announcer with real flair... it's a lesson in how to be mean but not too mean! Plus if you've ever wanted to play disappointed rather than angry - we have the tips and tricks.
Our VO question this week is all about the best kind of live Voice of God gigs out there!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Members of the jury…
You sit here not as spectators, but as the conscience of this room.
Every look, every silence, every question that flickers across your mind — matters.
Before you sits a man: Mr Jones. He stands accused of taking a life.
A life that can never be returned.
Now, Mr Jones tells us this was an accident.
A misunderstanding.
A tragic alignment of circumstance and coincidence.
Script 2
Welcome contestants. Hanging above you are a number of balls. When they drop to the floor, you just need to find one and sit on it. However, there are one hundred of you and only ninety-nine balls. The last contestant to sit on a ball will be eliminated… and you’ll be blindfolded. Good luck, and remember, don’t come last.
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About our guest:
Carla Terry lives in the woods in Hertfordshire with her partner and two kids. She loves exercise - the tougher, the better, and right now, hyrox is her thing! Life’s a mix of voicing, muddy walks to pubs, sport, and family chaos.
She once trained with some of the toughest military in the world on a reality TV show, but these days, you’ll catch her behind a mic at all sorts of events from sports and charity gigs to big corporate conferences around the world. Earlier this year, she was the live announcer for the family TV show 99 to Beat.
Carla's Website
@voicebycarla on Instagram
Carla's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 149 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Carla Terry.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 148 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, George Weightman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the world of character creation for video games. We ask what does "Victorian London" sound like to an American audience? There's a hesitant note of seduction, how to bring a snouty feel to a character, and the total embodiment of a woman scorned... not to mention a starring role for Peppa's Daddy Pig.
Our VO question this week is all about our question is about taking taking the visual element out of acting - and George brings a great bit of acting advice all about authenticity - direct from the Moscow School of Arts.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Christmas Eve, 1853.
Step into the heart of Victorian London… where darkness comes alive. The candles gutter, the snow falls, and somewhere in the fog — a whisper calls your name.
This holiday season, journey beyond the ordinary — into a world of ghosts and forgotten tales. Where every spirit has a story to share.
Discover the magic in every haunting at “The Christmas Séance”…
Listen. The ghosts are waiting.
Script 2
We have a picture of the character in this script - and you can see that on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093692320140
'I don't care if the workshop scares you. Deliver the gold or face your punishment.'
'If any of you see Midas in the field, you know where to aim. I want those golden hands mounted on the walls of my study.'
'Then why are you talking and not shooting!'
'There are outlaws in my home...what am I paying you for? ELIMINATE THEM!'
'If you want to become wealthy beyond imagining, Bring me the man with the golden hands.'
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About our guest:
George Weightman was awarded Voice Artist of the Year 2025 at the One Voice Awards UK and Best Actor in an Indie Film at the New York Film Awards. Having trained in the UK and Russia, George has used his extensive versatility, both vocally and physically, to develop a career in screen acting, voice over and motion capture.
His roles include Obelix in the ongoing series of Asterix & Obelix games, the lead villain of Spencer in the British indie feature film 'Tiny Little Voices', Fletcher Kane in 'Fortnite' and Daddy & Grandpa Pig in 'Peppa Pig Tales'. He also played a guest lead on the BBC's 'Doctors', was award nominated for his roles in 'Black Myth Wukong' and contributed to the BAFTA winning game 'Metaphor: ReFantazio’, among many others.
He has also narrated over 70 audiobooks.
George's Website
@georgeweightman on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 148 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and George Weightman.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 147 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Shiraz Engineer joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to change inflection for the type of audience you're talking to, and we demonstrate it by bringing a vegetable plot to life - double digging and all! We explore how to create a sense of luxury and wistfulness, but still squeeze it into 30 seconds... and discuss how not to overwrite a script. In the wildcard section of the show: Santa makes his first appearance of the season (and your kids can get a personalised message from Santa at www.santamessages.uk) We have an over-confident entrepreneur on Dragon's Den (Shark Tank) and an amazing slug with a slimy trail.
Our VO question this week is all about why you should shut up and listen when you're new to the industry!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The second cycle involves the winter root crops, then the legumes with their nitrogen-fixing roots. Next come the onion family and finally a miscellaneous bunch of spinach, chard and oddities like oca and Chinese artichoke. Once the cycle is complete, there's another round of double digging with organic matter and the potatoes are planted once again. Not all crops take part in this merry dance. Perennials such as asparagus and artichokes occupy plots for an extended period. Rhubarb is the same, though easier to spot by its terracotta forcers.
Script 2
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Go from a 10-80% charge in the time it takes to finish that warm latte.
Conquer roads filled with mud and unexpected snow, thanks to our All-Wheel Drive.
Visit our website for details.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Shiraz Engineer is a multi-award nominated voiceover artist - originally from London but who now lives in Madrid. She’s been performing with her voice since she was 9 after taking Speech and Drama lessons. Fast forward to now, where she’s been doing VO professionally for just shy of three years.
She’s worked with high profile names such as Center Parcs, Kia Canada and Visa. She’s a regular ad voice on Global Radio and has dabbled in video gaming, audio drama and animation VO, starring as the voice of pink cat Shima Prime on popular animation YouTube channel Super Planet Dolan. Shiraz loves cooking, watching far too much TV, and being an active member of her local am dram society.
Shiraz's Website
@oratrixvo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 147 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Shiraz Engineer.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 146 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Schmidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about naked comedy, dream kitchens, and salesy promos! We ask - are air quotes a good thing or completely unnecessary? Do men still sell to women and women to men - or is that just stereotypical 20th Century thinking? Are promos in the US still about the Moster Truck read? And how do you measure oomph against volume in a promo read?
Our VO question this week is all about the one killer marketing thing you need to do for you Voice Over business in preparation for 2026.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Try experimenting with classic layouts like L-shape, U-shape, galley, or island configurations in our planner. Each layout has its strengths — the L-shape is great for open-plan living, while a U-shape offers a great way to create an ergonomic "work triangle" with the sink, fridge and oven. Galley kitchens are ideal for compact or narrow areas - neat, streamlined and budget friendly - or, if you have the space, an island layout is perfect for families who love to cook and chat together.
Now let’s talk functionality and comfort.
Script 2
June is full of brand new shows and episodes all month long
Including premieres on A&E, Bravo and SYFY
Plus New Episodes on Discovery, NBC and TNT
With two new channels:
Pirate’s Cove on Channel 198
AND Bamboo Forest on Channel 199 - Watch now for your chance to win BIG PRIZES!
Plus these channels in Free Preview.
All this and more live and on demand, on NETWORK.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach.
He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.
Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, Virginia with his son, Robbie.
Paul's Website
@vopro.pro on Instagram
Paul's Facebook group
Paul on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 146 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Schmidt.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 145 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Hannah Gardiner joins Sam and Mark to talk about how close mic-proximity and a whispered read can be more horrifying than ever. With witches, ghouls, werewolves and spiders... it's a spooky feel to this week's show. There's a Halloween House Tour that no real-estate company would want to give, and a Vincent Price style commercial for a theme park. We've a manic change between Jekyll and Hyde, and a spider spinning a very tangled web.
Our VO question this week is all about how you can be on the road for months with a travel kit and still make a success of your voiceover career!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Dare you ride the Halloween Express?
Scare in the Park’ is back at Coaster Land and it’s scarier than ever…
Try to relax with cocktails and music before you climb aboard the haunted Midnight Express.
Journey through the night to your final destination where you’ll fight your way through the Horror Maze…
Will you survive 'Scare In The Park’?
Book now at Coaster Land dot com
Script 2
My name is 3053 Sunny Ayre... but you can call me Sunny. I’ve been here since 1991 — standing strong, steady, and full of life. I’ve had only one family, but… what a beautiful story we’ve shared. I watched two people become five. I’ve seen tiny feet run down my stairs on Holidays heard laughter echo through my halls, and felt the warmth of every celebration, big and small. I’ve been loved — truly loved. My roof renewed, my windows replaced, my floors lined with hardwood that glows in the afternoon sun.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Hannah Gardiner is an award-winning British voiceover artist originally from Bristol, now living in Spain. She has an innate love of theatre and drama, and in years gone by had a militant singing routine that included seven years of weekly lessons, twice-weekly choir practice, and obligatory monthly concerts. She studied Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University and spent eight years in the digital marketing world. It taught her the importance of purposeful storytelling, the power of a brand voice and how to communicate to people like an actual human being. From CentreParcs, Nivea and Google... she brings compelling, natural, and authentic reads in a world where sounding human is the key!
Hannah's Website
@hannahgardinervoice on Instagram
Hannah on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 145 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Hannah Gardiner
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 144 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kitty Lyddon joins Sam and Mark to talk about why some producers looking for several languages like to take the easy route. There's parent energy in a game script for 7 year olds... We ask does material written at the turn of the 20th century automatically beg for RP, and if you have a scary story, do you start ghostly or does it build the horror if you start more neutral? Plus we have a freezing tip that'll chill your bones.
Our VO question this week is all about how new starters in the voiceover industry can feel welcomed right from the beginning.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The sale-room of an old and famous firm of book auctioneers in London is, of course, a great meeting-place for collectors, librarians, dealers: not only when an auction is in progress, but perhaps even more notably when books that are coming on for sale are upon view.
It was in such a sale-room that the remarkable series of events began which were detailed to me by the person whom they principally affected, namely, Mr. James Denton, M.A., F.S.A., etc., etc., now, or lately, of Rendcomb Manor in the county of Warwick.
Script 2
Long, long ago, the Earth was populated with INCREDIBLE dinosaurs!
Much time has passed, and now only the fossils remain. Your task is to dig them up and reconstruct them…
Get ready to discover buried secrets, using your wheelbarrow and shovel with magic suction cup!
Dig the site as a team… Examine your pieces and reconstruct the 5 fossils. Look after your tools and watch out for rocks, so your shovels don’t break!
First, look for the 8 stars on your fossils. Then find the egg with 2 stars, and win the game!
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Kitty Lyddon is half Irish, half English, born and raised in France, but living in Brussels. Her previous career was in literary publishing in Dublin and bookselling in Paris. She's lived in France, Ireland, the UK, Belgium and Sweden. She's been voicing full-time for three years now, working in both English and French, as she speaks both at a native level. One of her favorite discoveries within the voiceover industry is all the amazing people she's met at conferences! Her favourite hobbies are reading a book a week and swimming in the coldest water she can find.
Kitty's Website
@kittylyddon on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 144 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kitty Lyddon.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 143 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alan Irving joins Sam and Mark to talk about how different audiobook narrators prepare for the mammoth task of story and character prep... why an author might leave a narrator to it once they've been chosen for the job... and we bring you a passage from a horror story that'll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Our VO question this week is all about the differences between narrating fiction and non fiction audio books.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
At Quarto, every book begins with obsession.
Every page is designed, illustrated, and perfected to bring the
stories you love to life in their most beautiful form.
These aren’t just books - they’re stories that shaped you,
reimagined and created by us to be held, read and re-read.
Not to collect dust, but to be lived with and loved - over and over
again.
Quarto.
Books that live in your hands.
Script 2
He was just fading off to sleep when the ghost appeared. It looked over the edge from the ledge above. For the first time, the ghost revealed its face, and it was a face Almon had never seen before.
It was an old man with pale, blistered skin and a long grey beard. Its eyelids were stitched together with thick interlacing leather thongs pulled tightly together.
Even with these terrible mutilations to his eyes, somehow, he still watched Almon.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Originally from Essex in the South-East of England, now living in Rossendale in the North-West, Alan Irving has been a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator since 2012. He's worked in almost all genre's, from Character work, Commercials, Corporate and E-Learning, IVR, Voice of God and of course Audiobooks.
He lives with his partner Cathy, Daughter Hannah, his dog Willow and cat, Ruddles. (or "Rude Boy" as Alan likes to call him!)
He also enjoys playing the guitar, likes to cook, and "appreciates" fine wines!
Alan's Website
@alan_irving_voa on Instagram
Alan's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 143 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alan Irving.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 142 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Gina Mellotte joins Sam and Mark to talk about to talk about all things promo, imaging and Voice of God. We ask when is a question not a question... wonder what to do with a bad piece of copy... and get a little excited when it turns out murder is afoot. There's also the thorny issue of how to say a date depending on which country you're voicing for!
Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging around the world, and whether it's changed much over the last decade.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Ask yourself how much time it requires for a teacher to create tests designed to assess the understanding of concepts, mark each one individually… identify what concepts have not been understood, and then collate them into groups or levels of understanding. And then, does the teacher have the time to prepare lessons or revise earlier lessons?
With Versa, all of this happens automatically. And it’s presented through an intuitive data visualisation so that tired teachers don’t need to wade through the data.
Script 2
In picturesque towns with cosy gardens, murder is a foot!
Who is hiding?
Who is scheming?
Who’s having tea and spilling the beans?
Who hates who?
And who is next?
Who’s up for a first - class weekend of second guessing?
Whodunnit
Starts Friday August 29
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
From TV ads to In-store and Big Award Ceremonies - as well as ITV1 continuity and radio station imaging around the world - you'll absolutely know Gina Mellotte's voice. In demand for over 20 years, she's based in Somerset, and hates bigging herself up - so we have to do it for her!
Gina worked in TV production at MTV before the call of the mic... and the list of clients she's worked for reads as a who's-who of companies we'd all like to work for! She's also been the voice of the BAFTA's - both film and TV - so she's no stranger to red carpet events. She's also dabbled at singing in bands - including one at college called The Bitchin' Blues!
Gina's Website
Gina's Facebook page
@ginamarchesi on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 142 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Gina Mellotte.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 141 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ingrid Wiseman joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents, water and the elements! Just how DO you approach a script for a video to be played in a big conference as opposed to watching it on a compnay website - and how much earthy character does the ground need for a museum exhibit?
Our VO question this week is all about whether you need to have an authentic accent to be booked for a job - even if you can do the specific accent really well.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
From the very beginning
We transformed how waste water was managed
Building new treatment works and infrastructure along our coast
And set new standards for the future
In every county, town and village,
Every community,
Every site,
(even those tricky ones).
In every office
And in recent times, every home office, dining room, and kitchen too.
On every project.
Big and the small.
Engineering,
Finding leaks,
Fixing bursts,
And, helping customers.
Now, we get to be part of a new era for our sector.
Where reservoirs are built,
Where technology is key,
Where we have a new plan.
Script 2
Psst... hey there.. it's me—the ground. Yep, right here... underneath your feet. I'm the top layer of the earth and, possess diverse capabilities depending on my composition. From soaking wet to bone dry, I form the basis for different habitats. And that's not all. If clay or humus are part of my mixture, I turn into a fantastic water filter. When water seeps through my fine layers, dirt particles and toxins simply filter out. If I consist of many coarse grains of sand, however, the water seeps away considerably faster and things tend to slip through me.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Ingrid Wiseman trained as an actor at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre school and went on to work in Television, Radio, Theatre and Film for several years. As a very indecisive person she then had several other careers including being an Air stewardess, Wedding organiser, Recruitment Consultant, Estate Agent, and Drama teacher, but missed performing, during lockdown she found the time to set up as a voice over artist and hasn't looked back!
Ingrid's clients include Medik8, Minecraft, E45, L’oreal, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, BBC Radio 4, Gold Radio and many more... She's currently recording a variety of characters for the BBC for an Educational History game for kids!
Ingrid's Website
Ingrid's Facebook page
@ingridwisemanvoiceover on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 141 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ingrid Wiseman.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 140 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Marissa Dubois joins Sam and Mark to talk about taking all the emotion out of a documentary read (and how feeling cross can help). We remove the schmaltz from a schmaltzy script and explore how not to be excessively sentimental when talking about love. Plus how varying your pace within a sentence can bring more drama, and how nailing a conversational read is one of the trickiest to pull off.
Our VO question this week is all about how you prepare for a singing part in a voice over script.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The knock could come at any hour.
No explanation. No warning. Just a quiet summons.
Questions came quickly.
So did threats.
These weren’t arrests.
They were warnings. Proof that they were watching.
And that if they chose... you could vanish
The streets ran with fear.
Voices were met with bullets.
And then—he appeared.
Not in a war room... but in the rain.
It was the image of a ruler unravelling.
Script 2
Love isn’t the goal.
It’s the reason—
the way they wait by the door,
the silence that makes words unnecessary.
They deserve care that keeps pace,
support that shows up,
science that moves with them every step.
At PAWSITIVE, we’ve always stood beside the vets who listen closer,
the pet parents who notice sooner.
Not because it’s easy, but because it’s love.
PAWSITIVE. For a life well loved.
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**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Marissa DuBois is a professional voice talent, singer, and singing coach based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, children’s songs, corporate narration, and more. She is also a multi-award-nominated actor for the One Voice Awards.
She got her start in voice over studying acting at the University of Southern California and has since voiced 1000+ projects with major brands and clients around the world including Little Angels, Zales, Lego, Vida and Vet, Walmart, The North Face, Kia, and has voiced games available on all major consoles and app stores.
Marissa's Website
@marissadubs on Instagram
Marissa's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 140 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Marissa Dubois.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 139 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Michael Ashtiany joins Sam and Mark to talk about judging a read properly depending the demographic of the audience... Making a story so a script is easy to follow... How to nail a "being bored" read and how having a connection to the subject matter can make all the difference to your delivery. We also meet a demonic cat, a psychotic PE teacher and there's a script about sleep that'll make you sit up wide awake!
Our VO question this week is all about keeping positive when perhaps the industry can feel a little negative at times!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
I would like to point out I am not illiterate.
Diagnosing the actual problem is pretty much the v - e - t's sole function in society but alas on this occasion I doubt she's going to be of very much assistance.
[a demonic cat miaow/hiss]
I feel the need to point out that I am not in the least bit psychotic, I am in fact demonically possessed. There is a big difference.
Script 2
About an hour and a half before bed, it helps to start winding down.
Falling asleep isn’t like flicking a switch, it’s more like slowly turning down a dimmer. A little routine before bed tells your body, okay, time to switch off.
And in the morning? Here’s the tough bit…when the alarm goes, get up right away. I know, it feels brutal. That groggy, heavy-eyed feeling has a name…sleep inertia. But snoozing only makes it worse. The best fix? Get up, get moving, and shake it off.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Michael Ashtiany is a multi-award nominated voice actor from Manchester, but now lives in France! He's been in the industry for 8 years and has voiced for brands including Amnesty International, Netflix, Paypal, and Amex. He's a passionate sports fan, particularly football, and has loved voicing his team Manchester United, as well F1 and Rugby League. He's also big on the voiceover podcast scene too... co-hosting theOff Air Voiceover Podcast.
Michael's Website
@manchester_vo on Instagram
@manchester__vo on X
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 139 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Michael Ashtiany.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 138 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ciaran Saward joins Sam and Mark to work out how much storytelling you can squeeze into an informative Health & Safety script without sounding like the voice of disaster. We work out how to translate seemingly occult corporate speak... and if the script talks of legends - do you automatically go all Lord of the Rings on it, or is there a more subtle approach?
In our VO question this week Ciaran tells us how he approached his first big audio drama, with some national treasures in the room, without running scared.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Before the task, a mobile crane operator completed a Job Risk Assessment (JRA) and a pre-operation checklist for his mobile crane.
He then drove the mobile crane to the job location site, but had to drive with the boom slightly raised to be able to see, as one of his cameras was faulty.
At the job site, the lifting operation required a load to be lifted onto the back of a low-bed truck…
…but the truck’s load capacity was not enough and the rigger correctly cancelled the job.
The mobile crane operator then left the job site the same way he came, again with the boom slightly raised.
Script 2
Contracts.
A monstrous mess seen too many times.
Complicated.
Stressful.
And long.
But not for some…
People call them Contract Legends.
Like Astrid.
Turning pain…
Into productivity.
Chaos conquered.
Contracts on boss mode.
Be a contract legend.
With Uniflow
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About our guest:
Ciaran Saward is a full time voice actor best known as the voice of the award-winning audio comic-book 'Bunny VS Monkey.' He's narrated over a hundred audiobooks, and performed in award-winning audio drama and videogame productions, including Audible's 'The Sandman' and SEGA’s 'Metaphor: Refantazio'.
He's also voiced for brands like American Express, M&S, Phillips, Sainsburys and Fentimans, and as well as commercial and corporate clients he enjoys the practicality of ELT work.
Ciaran's Website
@ciaransawardvo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 138 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ciaran Saward.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 137 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, the voice of Sainsbury's, Lizzie Jobling joins Sam and Mark to talk about adding in the elements of a real conversation - things like grasping for words as if you've just thought of them. We explore speaking from the persepctive of the character and how to go from instructional to warm. We also get on board a ship for a video about all kinds of nasty stomach complaints! One of our wildcards takes us to one of the most ubiquitous commercials of 2025, and hear Sam in the pool doing a lazy breast-stroke on the Cote d'Azur!!
Our VO question this week is all about what an accredited voiceover course actually is, and why the actual accredition is important.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Moreover we know that, after the pandemic of 2020, around 67% of Italians said that their screen fatigue had increased because of video calls and the time spent online, and the audiobook finally allows us to rest our eyes and let our imagination soar. And there is a fundamental element and that is the emotional bond that develops with the narrator’s voice. This is the great advantage that audiobooks offer, the voices who read audiobooks create an emotional bond that often goes beyond the story and the author, so much so that many users choose the next audio book on the basis of their favourite narrators.
Script 2
ALL visitors on the ship must report to a member of staff if they are affected by or have just recovered from infections of skin, eyes, ears, mouth or gastrointestinal illness.
In the case of ammonia or waste release, if you smell ammonia or waste, or come across an ammonia alarm remove yourself from the affected area and contact your manager or RP immediately.
If you are not in the affected area remain indoors or assemble in the ground floor mess room area and await further instruction. You are responsible for disposing of any waste you create.
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About our guest:
Lizzie Jobling is a full time voice actor based just outside of London and more recently the founder of the UK's first and only accredited Voice Over Business course. She's also the In-Store brand voice for Sainsbury's UK, as well as voicing for AirBnB, Hermes, Mclaren, Warner bros and everything and anything in between! Lizzie is the familiar voice you didn't know you knew.
Lizzie 's Website
@that_voice_lizzie on Instagram
Lizzie 's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 137 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lizzie Jobling.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 136 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Helen Quigley joins Sam and Mark and we go from boobs and breasts to a winky read... uncovering all kinds of shenanigans! Then there's the whole slang thing - are boobies ta-tas or tay-ters like potatoes??? We have a strong debate that rather takes us away from the read!! Plus, when is a spoof not a spoof... when you have to read it seriously! A spoof spy script has us reeling... and if you've ever wondered what dough being kneaded sounds like (if the dough could talk) we reveal all!
Our VO question this week is all about what a casting director is actually looking for when you audition.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
What's the most searched for body part on porn sites? You guessed it, breasts.
Here’s everything we know about ‘em.
Whether hemispherical, pear shaped, sagging or flat, women's breasts are pretty unique, because while all mammalian breasts produce milk for their young, humans are the only species who view tatas in a sexual context.
81% of women say that having their coconuts stimulated causes or enhances sexual arousal.
Script 2
Yes, it is me. I have it. It was very easy. He is even more stupid than his file says. The train leaves in seventeen minutes and thirty-eight seconds. It is due to arrive in Istanbul in approximately nineteen hours and eight minutes, and then it will take approximately seven minutes and twelve seconds for me to reach a telephone. I’m sorry I can’t be more precise. I must go; the train will leave in seventeen minutes and twenty three seconds.
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About our guest:
Helen Quigley is a creative audio producer and voiceover. As the former she produces podcasts for independent production companies Fresh Air Production and Boffin Media, and audio drama with B7 Media both independently and for BBC Radio 4. Voice work includes explainer and corporate videos, on hold messaging and commercials - usually in her native Teesside accent!
Helen's Website
@Hqvoice on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 136 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Helen Quigley.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 135 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lance C. Fuller joins Sam and Mark to talk about the feelings inside - and how you can translate them to the mic! How to respect the comedy in a script by not playing it - whether intentionally or not and how to underline points using pace without making the listener think you're underlining them! All that and a wildcard that brings an inanimate object beautifully to life!
Our VO question this week is all about how you make sure your message isn't just heard... but it's felt!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
You see, before the 1960s, healthcare was the unregulated wild west and some pretty terrible things happened... Soon, healthcare professionals realised regulation was necessary to improve the quality of care, keep patients safe, and make staff productive. So, a number of industry organisations were formed to put standards in place. That’s where we come in. We help healthcare organisations and practitioners ensure they’re compliant with those industry standards. And in doing this, we also help them get paid faster and improve their operational efficiency and prevent them from being fined or shut down.
Script 2
From studio 7H in Lolla Plaza, New York City, and in collaboration with N-A-R Studios in Los Angeles, California, I’m Mason Lane and this is Cold Case Crime Cuts. Stories inched apart, stories coaxed outside. Restoring, repainting and revarnishing faded shades of story, from first to last and back again. Stories that sing. Or have been sung. In song. Listen out for them, maybe before you listen to this. Episode 7: Smooth Criminal.
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About our guest:
Lance C. Fuller is an American Actor and Voice Artist based in London. He's been in the UK 14 years, longer than he's lived in a single place besides where he grew up (Wisconsin) so this is now home.
He trained in acting at American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and numerous other classes in improv, vocal technique, animation, and more. He won the 2022 One Voice Award for Best Drama Performance Male and have been shortlisted an additional four times for video game performance (2019 and 2024) and Non-fiction Audiobook Performance (2022 and 2024). He's been in numerous commercials, feature films, TV shows, onstage, video games, audiobooks, podcasts, and commercials.
Lance C's Website
Lance C on YouTube
@lancecfuller on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 135 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lance C. Fuller
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 134 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jenna Sharpe joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to blend traditional and modern styles to create just the right corporate feel... the Superme Ruler of the Universe has her say, but what would she sound like, what would her attitude be, and how benevolent would YOU make a character like that? We also bring you Jenna's incredible elf character in the small leather workshop!
Our VO question this week is all about where you start when you're trying to create a new character for audio.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In 1971, Edward and Isabelle Beaumont opened a small leather workshop just outside London.
He believed in things made well — and made to last. She brought vision and flair.
Together, they shaped a brand defined by balance:
Between heritage and innovation.
Utility and elegance.
Function, and the quiet confidence of beautiful design.
Today, every Beaumont & Belle piece is made with care — from timeless luggage to modern handbags. This is the story of how we carry legacy… and why it still matters.
Script 2
Child of Mars, welcome to the worlds . . .
You are about to embark upon a great journey to your rightful place upon the surface of the planet your ancestors built.
Your sweat, your blood, and that of your kin, gave this planet life. Now it is your turn to share in the bounty of mankind, to live and prosper in this new Solar Republic and pave a way for the next generation.
My heart is with you. The hopes and dreams of people everywhere rise with you. Good luck and may you and yours find joy under the stars.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Jenna Sharpe is a full time voice actor based in Hampshire and working right across the industry. Recent Video Games credits include Dragon Quest 3, Warhammer, Lego Fortnite & Game of Thrones. She has over 40 credits on Audible for her work in Audio drama, and won best actress at the VOX Awards for her role of Mustang in the popular Red Rising series by Pierce Brown.
She's a Psychologist by training and worked in Training and Development for the Police Service before throwing in her "proper job" to pursue a career as an actor. She says an understanding of human behaviour is definitely an asset when creating characters and working with brands, at least that's what she tells herself when she looks at how much she spent on tuition fees!
Jenna's Website
@JennaVAtion on X
@JennaVAtion on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 134 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jenna Sharpe.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 133 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Anthony Shuster joins Sam and Mark to talk about that thing we hear all the time on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube... the influencer read! We deal with intonation that includes plane coming into land, shopping list, upspeak and de-voicing with vocal fry to learn how to nail this trend we hear more and more.
It sparks quite a discussion - but love it or loathe it - we ask the question, could it be useful for your voiceover career?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
How many fairy tales do you recognise here? And why do they all seem to take place in the Middle Ages? Figures like Puss in Boots and Humpty Dumpty are not just recognisable, they are reused and reimagined in contemporary films like Shrek. Look for other familiar characters: Little Red Riding Hood conversing with a wolf, Robin Hood crossing a river, Jack and the beanstalk, and Old Mother Goose soaring in the skies—these and others continue to shape our collective imagination.
Script 2
I've been doing therapy on and off for about a decade now and I must say it can be very hard finding a therapist that you click with, let alone someone with an open schedule in general. Whether it's dealing with that initial search, location, or connecting with a therapist, doing all of that work only to find out that you don't vibe with that person can be incredibly discouraging. I'd suggest getting your feet wet with therapy through GoodEar in order to start healing the things that shouldn't have any power over you.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Anthony is a voice actor and coach with extensive experience of working with actors, non actors and professional performers. He read English at the University of Oxford, where he specialised in Linguistics, and went on to train in voice, diction and accents at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (*RADA)
As an actor he has worked extensively in theatre, TV and radio, with companies including the National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the BBC and Channel 4.
As a voiceover coach he works with experienced and aspiring professional artistes through Gravy for the Brain and Richcraft.
Anthony 's Website
@realanthonyshuster on Instagram
Anthony on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 133 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anthony Shuster.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 132 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Holly Gillanders joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating an informative read versus a storytelling approach, drawing the audience in with a whispered undertone, voicing a phrase in inverted commas and choosing which way to go when there are so many different ways to play a fantasy character. We get over excited with the wildcards, and Sam produces a buzzing creature that'll get you reaching for the fly-swatter!
Our VO question this week is all about how actors form a plan to pivot from stage acting to voice acting.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This is God’s Providence House, tucked just off Holyrood Street. It’s a curious name which came about following the arrival of the Black Plague on the Isle of Wight in 1582. It was the only building in which no one fell ill or died - locals believed the inhabitants had been spared due to 'Gods Providence'.
Rebuilt following a fire in 1699, it’s whispered to be one of the most spiritually active buildings in town.
Staff have reported hearing footsteps pacing above when no one’s there, and one former tenant claimed to see a woman in grey sitting in the corner of a locked room. They say she was knitting.
Script 2
You wish to know where the most huge and fearsome dragon in all the land resides? Ah! A most fascinating question, mortal. The huge and fearsome dragon you speak of resides in the Cathedral of Diamonds.
And now my faithful guards, throw him into the well of death!
Good. It is done. And now I will continue to sit and to wait, in the hope that the day will come when somebody will ask me a question I actually know the answer to. What do you mean ‘we all pray for that day, my lady?’
Half the people who come here ask me about dragons. What’s so great about f*cking dragons? I mean, I don’t have a clue about dragons. Never even seen one. Have you?
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About our guest:
Holly Gillanders grew up in Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire. She has a degree in English Literature and a background in producing participation projects in the arts with a goal to making ballet, opera, classical music and theatre accessible to all. Theatre has been an interest for Holly since she was at school, but it wasn’t until she volunteered doing props at a local amateur theatre that she decided to try auditioning for a lead acting role and really caught the bug. Holly has performed in many audio dramas for Political Art, Questors Theatre, Evcol Entertainment, Alternative Stories and The Story Hive. In 2024, Holly was shortlisted for the best Best Female Audio Drama performance at the One Voice Awards. She lives in London with her husband, her 3 year old son and giant cat, Heathcliff.
@hollygillandersvo on Instagram
Holly's Facebook page
Holly's Spotlight entry
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 132 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Holly Gillanders.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 131 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Loïc Thaler joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating a Story Within a Story crafting layered narratives for audiobooks. Find out what a nose flute is, and while you’re at it, learn about the curious world of boggarts. Mark is Banjaxed!! He navigates unexpected challenges with his inimitable flair, and learn how to infuse heart and soul into the smallest of scripts, ensuring they resonate deeply with audiences.
Our VO question this week is all about the Technological Fight Against AI... as the Belgian voice industry rallies against the encroachment of Artificial Intelligence, Loïc sheds light on new strides being made to preserve the authenticity and artistry in voice work.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
There was a farmer who had a boggart in his barn. As boggarts go, this one was fairly old and liked the quiet life. So as long as the farmer left some food, the old creature didn’t see the need to cause too much trouble. Occasionally, it would chase the chickens out of the coop or move all the tools and hide them amongst the corn. It was still a boggart after all, and they do like to play tricks. Now, the farmer had a daughter who was beautiful and liked to play tricks almost as much as the boggart.
Script 2
This is a cow chewing grass.
This outperforms 50% of ads online.
If you think this cow outperformed your ad, get in touch. We hear different.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Loïc Thaler is a professional voice-actor with a decade of experience in Flemish and English. He works as a casting director and project manager at Voice Productions, where he has been active for over four years.
His voice has been featured in campaigns for Amazon, Haribo, and other major brands. Passionate about the industry, he actively advocates for voice-over rights through BELVA.
Loïc specializes in commercials, corporate narration, and dubbing.
@loicthaler on Instagram
Loïc's Website
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 131 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Loïc Thaler.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 130 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Bhav Parmar joins Sam and Mark to talk about corporate scripts in all forms... well written, badly written, over written, under written, serious, quirky, fast, slow - and how you can make them all sound interesting! There's some great advice on working out what your base pace should be, and be careful, because after this episode, you'll be googling all about mankinis! You have been warned!
Our VO question this week is all about following your heart and the work you enjoy - and you'll reap what you sow!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
At Quantra, over more than 40 years, we have developed a strategic investment approach that is rigorous and precise. This is our foundation, strong enough that we can always continue to build, and solid enough that through different market cycles we have the conviction to keep investing through the noise.
It’s how we have been able to maintain our position at the forefront of private markets, underpinned by a strong culture of integrity, and a commitment to deliver long-term returns for our investors.
We are laser focused on how the world is evolving, and how the needs of our clients are changing.
Script 2
Imagine running a hotel where your team is juggling a hundred tasks at once - from handling guest bookings and coordinating staff to managing daily operations, driving sales, while ensuring every guest has a memorable stay.
On top of that, you’re focused on maximising profitability and staying ahead in a competitive market.
You need more than just tools; you need a partner who understands these challenges and offers technology that not only simplifies workflows but also keeps the guest experience superior. That’s where Booked and Bespoke comes in.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Bhavnisha Parmar (AKA Bhav) is a voiceover artist and actress with over 8 years in the creative industry, possibly best known for her work in "Doctor Who" playing the witty Sonya Khan. As well as voicing for global brands such as Apple, Twitter, Expedia, Panasonic, the BBC, Calm, Revolut, Unliever, Spotify, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and many more.
Bhav works across many genres, including Commercials, Corporates, Explainer Videos, E-Learning, B2B Products, Online ads, Radio, Gaming, Audio Dramas, IVR and VR Technologies, passionately championing diversity and inclusion.
You can hear her as a Sleep Story narrator on the Calm App, playing mum in the Amazon Prime animation "Uma and Devan" and the IVR voice of Apple India. She is also a presenter for BBC Asian Network.
Bhavnisha's Website
@voiceofbhavnisha on Instagram
@BhavnishaP on X
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 130 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bhav Parmar.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 129 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Nano Nagle joins Sam and Mark to talk about relishing the pauses when recording audio books, why punch and roll is definitely your friend, and how to pull back the read for an awards ceremony without losing any of the sparkle. Our wildcards include a balloon being blown in the wind, and a vampire longing for blood, and a pilot with a problem mid-air!
Our VO question this week is all about how you can adapt a theatrical performance style to work well on mic!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The jewel in the crown was the IPC 2025 stand itself - and the effect was undeniable –
· A 32% increase in sales vs IPC 2024
· A parallel increase in SIGNA sales
· Over 29 million online impressions across the IPC period
We helped the medical community to see how Ingenia can help them achieve their ambitions – a revolutionary way to maximise outcomes for their patients and expert approaches powered by cutting-edge technology.
Script 2
Until now, I have shared the specifics of that first meeting between us with no one . If I let them, people would pore over every detail, handle each scrap. Shop-soiling with their touch. Strangers can be inclined to pry…..once the link is made, they swamp me with questions. Usually, I say she was Arthur’s wife a decade before he married me, that they lived in Yorkshire, and I was never there. It suggests I didn’t know her...
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About our guest:
After a long career in theatre (Fringe theatre to West End with loads of touring) Nano Nagle happened to do a workshop at the Actor's Centre and was convinced that Audiobooks were a good option for her... so for the last decade she has become a Voice Over and Narrator and she says it's been a great journey so far...
Nano's Website
Nano's Facebook page
Nano on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 129 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nano Nagle.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In Ep 128 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, J. Michael Collins joins Sam and Mark to talk about fishy fingers, creating an evocative atmopshere to resonate with the words on the page, and how testing an A-read and a B-read can be really helpful in a script that will tickle Seinfeld fans!
Our VO question this week is all about the difference between clients in the US and across the rest of the world.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Step into stories that unfold around you… in a venue that defies the ordinary. No velvet curtains. No fourth wall. A hidden home of theatre, art - and rebellion. From underground parties and pop-ups to graffiti tours and private events, this is a canvas for the unexpected. You won’t find it unless you’re looking for it. But once you do... you’ll never forget it.
The Crypt. Hidden beneath. Alive with stories.
Script 2
Mike’s Amazing. An upstart condiment brand with a mission: to make people eat food right—especially with the right condiments.
Brand graphics + tagline + sports stuff.
To right America’s most serious wrongs, we took to the most lawless establishment we could find, the classic American diner.
We see, ideally famous, uncivilized diner scenes.
There was only one man who could bring CIVILIZATION back: the most opinionated diner of all time, Jason Alexander.
We see a clip from Seinfeld.
And Jason Alexander.
Match cut to chef Jason flipping a spatula.
And Jason Alexander.
Split screen adds waitress Jason rolling her eyes.
And Jason Alexander.
Split screen adds mobster Jason wagging his finger.
And, you get it.
All Jasons build into screen.
Because one Jason just wasn’t enough for this level of savagery.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet. In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael has established himself as a leading authority in the online casting marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading voice talent coach and demo producer as well. J. Michael has won more than 50 industry awards as a voice actor, demo producer, scriptwriter, and casting director. Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry’s largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats.
J. Michael's Website
@jmcdemos on Instagram
J. Michael's Facebook page
@jmcvoiceover on X
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 128 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and J. Michael Collins
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 127 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Deryn Oliver joins Sam and Mark to give some top advice on what to do when a script is massively over-written. We worry about a commercial script becoming too cheesey, Mark heads back to the West Midlands for a script that could be geographically anywhere - and Deryn reveals exactly what the client asked for... which surprises us all!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Before making a property investment, it's essential you know its true condition.
Devon Building Surveyors provide comprehensive building survey reports that go far beyond surface inspections.
Our reports evaluate structural integrity, services, and environmental factors, identifying potential issues and recommending necessary repairs.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or planning renovations, our expertise helps you make informed decisions with confidence.
Proudly FCIOB accredited and fully insured, we partner with local town halls and top architects to ensure accuracy and quality in every project.
Get in touch through the website devonbuildingsurveyors.com
Devon Building Surveyors - trusted insight, expert guidance.
Script 2
I’m Linda, Village County Clerk. Our Village Hall was built in the 1800s… and honestly, the office furniture seemed like it came with the building. It was due for retirement—chairs that creaked louder than a town hall debate, desks straight out of a history book… and filing cabinets? I practically needed a crowbar to open them.
Then I found out Valley Road Office Furniture is a NYS Contract vendor which guarantees the lowest possible price on office furnishings. They had everything we needed and made the whole process easy. Now, instead of wrestling with a filing cabinet, I can focus on keeping this village running smoothly.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
All her life Deryn Oliver's voice had been commented on - but it wasn't until 2017, after appearing on the TV quiz show Cash Trapped and having Bradley Walsh and the producer mention she should be a voice actor that she decided to give it a go.
She used some of her winnings to set up her home studio and undertake training and since then has voiced hundreds of projects from dry announcements for The United Nations to zany gaming characters, audiobooks, animations and Voice of God. Her naturally characterful voice tends to appeal to game developers and other entertainment projects and her biggest role yet has been voicing The Toymaker for Thorpe Park Theme Park. She has been the main character in their Halloween Fright Nights event for the last couple of years scaring the bejesus out of the general public.
Deryn's Website
@derynvoiceover on Instagram
Deryn's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 127 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Deryn Oliver.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 126 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sean Antony joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between traditional and modern e-learning, what happens when you demonise a word, why offering up choices to a director is a good idea, creating a character from a picture and we play with a wide ranging set of accents... some with more success than others!
Our VO question this week is all about how to market yourself differently but effectively!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us today. In this training session, we're going to review the basic functionality of your Coast telemetry portal, including setup, vehicle tracking, and dashboard reporting. This session is great for first time users as well as users who are in the process of setting up their portal and need a refresher on some of the functionality. By attending this session, you will understand how to configure your portal and use meaningful data to reduce the operational costs of your fleet.
Script 2
See a picture of this character on the How Do You Say That?! Facebook page here
Hello. Sorry to barge in, but I thought I would come over and introduce myself.
My name is Miles, and I own the General Shop.
You did such a great job repairing Lacy's shop. If you could lend me a hand, I'd be very grateful!
Thank you so much! It's wonderful!
I sell a wide selection of furniture as well as other odds and ends.
The higher your village level, the more items you can buy from my shop!
Don't be a stranger! Stop by anytime!
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Sean Antony is a full-time voice artist of seven years, self described part-time pillock and podcaster! He harnesses his punk attitude to be enthusiastic about everything to give his projects something extra.
He got into VO because he was worried he would be too shy to talk at his own wedding... but before coming to the voice industry, he had many jobs including social media manager, website builder, flat roof surveyor, snowboard instructor, and barrister’s clerk!
He is also training in extreme and distorted vocals and “Vocal stunt work”... which has helped in voicing video game characters from Warhammer 40K Battlesector, Evil Wizard and Corepunk.
Sean's Website
@seanantonyvo on Instagram
Sean on YouTube
Link to Sean's podcast "Shut Up and Answer The Question" here
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 126 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sean Antony.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 125 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, American voice actor Laura Doman joins Sam and Mark from Atlanta to talk about lingerie, the loss of a family pet and how bringing warm and fuzzy sometimes isn't easy because the script wording is hard and corporate. We have fun with Vikings, Egyptologists and witness a caterpillar (or could it be a worm) breaking out of her chrysalis.
Our VO question this week is all about the skills you use in acting that can make a client's life so much easier.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
While most fashion brands outsource photoshoots to agencies and hire studios by the hour, we do things very differently at Frill Seeker. Apart from manufacturing, everything happens right here at our HQ in the heart of Oxford, UK—from designing and sampling to picking and packing your orders. And tucked away at the top of our three-story building is a little creative sanctuary: our in-house photographic studio.
Having our own studio means we’re able to punch well above our weight when it comes to imagery. It gives us the freedom to shoot whenever inspiration strikes, without worrying about rental fees, scheduling, or hauling wardrobes across town.
Script 2
One of the most common questions we hear is:
How do I know I’m getting MY pet back?
This concern is completely valid, as the cremation process can feel mysterious to pet parents.
Our answer reflects the foundation of our culture.
One pet at a time.
This commitment is supported by our proprietary software, Pet Tracker, and the honesty, integrity and trust demonstrated daily by our team members.
Pet Tracker incorporates location barcodes throughout our care center to track your pet every step of the way.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Laura Doman is a Corporate turned Creative, a recovered cubicle dweller who found her true calling later in life as a voice and on-camera actor, living her childhood dreams in film, TV, commercials, and industrials and behind the mic voicing commercials, characters, and all things corporate. She’s also the Shameless Hussy of On Camera Confidence, coaching business owners how to show up boldly, authentically, and impactfully in videos, Zoom calls, and online appearances. Laura’s voiceover clients include AAA, Equifax, Tyler Perry Studios, and strangely enough, lots of insurance companies.
Laura's Website
@laura.v.doman on Instagram
Laura on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 125 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Laura Doman.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 124 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lisa Shingler joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between an in-vision presenter script and a documentary voiceover script. How to mix gravitas with real emotion... How words like Smooth and Duvet roll off the tongue... and how a crisis of confidence can affect your read just when you don't expect it!
There's a Coronation Street story that'll make you wince, and we talk about the power of being in the moment, rather than worrying what the outcome might be!
Our VO question this week is all about how to gain confidence by setting goals, but breaking them down into highly achievable chunks.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Across Britain, farms like these are vanishing.
Not because the work has changed—but because the world around them has.
In the past decade, nearly a third of small farms in Britain have closed their gates for good. Some sold to developers. Others swallowed by agribusiness. Others just… gave up
They’re being squeezed—by global markets, by changing weather, by policies written in offices far from these hedgerows. And by a culture that’s stopped noticing the hands that feed it.
Script 2
Imagine a world where mobile data capture is as smooth as a Sunday drive.
That’s the power of the all new Midi-Map X2-25
It’s not just a better system, it’s a lightweight, easy to own mobile mapping solution that’s completely changing the game.
Installs in minutes and easily goes anywhere the road can take you.
If you’re ready to take control of your data, slash work time and leave hassles in the dust, the Midi-Map-X2 25 is right on time and ready to roll.
Let’s take productivity on the road.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Lisa Shingler is a Northern actress and voiceover artist, now based in Brighton, with over 25 years experience. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and after graduating, spent 3 full seasons of REP at Harrogate Theatre, playing leading roles including Desdemona in Othello and Rita in Educating Rita. You may know her from Corrie - playing two different characters who both dated Steve MacDonald but 25 years apart!!
As a multi-award nominated voice actor she's voiced countless projects, and has 16 years experience in continuity voicing, writing and in-vision continuity for major network channels including the Discovery Channel, Home and Health. Not only that, Lisa spent years performing as a professional Jazz singer, is a mum and has a Cockerpoo called Harry.
Lisa's Website
@lisashingleractor on Instagram
Lisa's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lisa Shingler.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 123 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Corinne Wilkinson joins Sam and Mark with some ASMR that makes our toes curl, a courtroom drama that is far from obvious, and we head into space with the vast expanse of our undiscovered universe. Our wildcards include a disinterested building inspector and a frog chorus to the tadpoles, plus there's a suggestion that makes Mark question his sexuality!
Our VO question this week is all about the difference between being a stage actor and a voice actor... and what you need to know if you're planning to jump from one to the other.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This is a mystery about life and love.
About truth, and finding the one true thing you’re willing to defend.
It’s about friendship, and how it ebbs and flows.
It’s about integrity and class and sex and society…
And above all, it’s about the age-old question:
Is it possible for a woman to have it all?
This is a mystery about life and love – and your verdict on the case will swing my judgment of you.
Script 2
Who can fathom the vast expanse of our undiscovered universe?
You have been chosen by your faction to lead an interstellar expedition.
Ready your ship, gather your crew and dare to venture into the unknown by reaching… Deep Deep Space….
In this game of discovery, you must chart your own path to victory.
Assert your dominance through completing quests, uncovering rare items, and engaging in galactic battle.
What drives you into the unknown?
Is it the path of reputation?
The path of exploration?
Or is it the path of amassing great wealth?
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Corinne Wilkinson is a professionally trained actor based in Cambridge. She peformed in theatre and TV before having a break to bring up her young family. After a decade or so writing, directing and performing children's theatre, she took further training to persue voice acting.. with jobs ranging from radio commercials to videogames. She's a real vocal chameleon, with lots of character voices and accents in her toolbox.
Corinne's Website
Corinne's Facebook page
@cozbodd on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 123 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Corinne Wilkinson.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 122 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we depart from our usual format a little - and record as-live from One Voice 25 in London with TWO guests! Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert join Sam and Mark to read two very different scripts. We head to Wales for a battle of wills with a doctor's receptionist and get a French take on a mysterious evil character. This week the wildcard suggestions come from our studio audience.
Our VO question this week is also suggested by one of our voiceover colleagues in the audience - what tips can you give to ensure a long and successful voiceover career.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
I went to the doctors’ surgery,
because I needed more pregabalin.
But her behind reception says,
‘I am sorry lovely… but you ain’t havin’ em!’
But I’ve used up all my packet,
things didn’t go to plan,
so I had to borrow some,
off my aunty from Cwmbran.
But her behind reception says,
‘the doctor’s cut your script in half.
She thinks you are misusing them,
doctor thinks you’re avin’ a laugh!’
I need them for my nerves I do,
It’s not like I’ve got an addiction,
Just tell the doctor, will you please,
that I NEED MY COWING PRESCRIPTION!
Script 2
She hungers for more than sunlight, chevalier. She craves the crimson nectar of life. Your blood will make her bloom in splendor. Just a taste, and she will coil around you, devouring your essence until you are nothing more than a husk, crumbling like leaves in autumn’s grasp
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About our guests:
Nikki Mills is a multi-award-nominated British/Welsh voice actor with a naturally warm, friendly tone and a flair for character work. With over 30 years in the performing arts behind her, she made the leap into voiceover in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since! She’s voiced for major brands like Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and M&S, plus a whole host of major Charities. Nikki is also ‘Mumager’ to her three talented little boys, with her eldest, George, winning a VOX award in 2024!
Jess Lambert is a voiceover actress and singer. She's fluent in English, French and Polish (still practices Spanish and Russian), and specialises in narration and voices for video games. Most recently you can hear her in The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy. She's due to release her collaborative single "Look at Me" this year, followed by "Tiny Moth" EP, and will be starring as Emilia Gavreau in award-nominated audio drama series Partial Veil season 2. On top of singing, screaming, voiceover'ing and being a mum, Jess works as Production Manager at OMUK.
Contact Nikki and Jess here:
Nikki's Website Jess's Website
@nikkimillsvoiceover on Instagram @imjesslambert on Instagram
Nikki's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert... recorded as-live at this year's One Voice Conference... and with an audience of esteemed VOs as well!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 121 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and director Stephane Cornicard joins Sam and Mark to direct them through a specifically written gaming side... full of emotion and hidden depths. He shows us how to access a more nuanced performance - and then notches it up several gears when we use the same script for the wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about dubbing and some of the surprising changes in that side of the industry beginning to be used.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
An orphan brought up in the slums of Big-city, Eartha had to fight all her life to make it to the top of the heap. Her first memory is of being stuffed in a sack and tossed into the river. She managed to rip her way out, and since then, she has had to fight for everything she owns. She now performs in her own Jazz club in the heart of Big-city, where she’s created a community of sorts with all the “Unwanted” of society. The only way past Kittty is through her heart. Fiercely independent, she is a strong, fierce individual without patience for injustice.
Interior night, Kitty Cat Club Cabaret, Eartha’s dressing room.
Hello ? Whoever you are, don’t just stand outside, come on in. Don’t be shy... I can hear you... wantin’, waitin’, wastin’, behind my door, so... (She sighs) Just come in and get it over with. I won’t bite... Well, let’s just say I might not. (Door opens) Oh... oh my... well, that is a surprise... (She recovers) What ? No flowers ? Oh well... Don’t just stand there, like a wet dog... Get in the light so I can see you better... Aow, You haven’t changed. May-be a bit thicker around the waist, a bit greyer around the whiskers, a bit sadder around the eyes... (She sighs) and while I rush to sieve the sands of time from your face, you’re busy doing the same right back at me, aren’t you ? (she smiles and does a turn) Well Captain, what’s the verdict ? Huh? (Silence)
(She sings )
“In them days / that rimed always, / til that day, / that stole away... my heart...”
(A sad chuckle)
What do you want Captain ? Why are you here after all these years, after all this silence? Cause I don’t think it’s to hear me sing ?
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About our guest:
Stephane Cornicard is a multi-award winning voice over and director. He started acting on stage at 14, directing at 16, and ran a theatre company at 18. Training in France, the USA and the UK, he became the continuity voice of Cartoon Network, then Turner Classic Movies, was the voice behind Le Piat d'or and Boursin, and has worked on over 500 video game titles.
As a director, he works across the genres, from theatre to video games. He is currently directing the lip-synch dub of a TV series for a well known streaming platform and aims to return to live action directing in the near future. Stephane teaches and coaches when he has time, which is getting rarer.
Stephane's Facebook page
@stephanecornicard on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 121 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephane Cornicard.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 120 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martin Whiskin joins Sam and Mark to talk about why tackling telephony in new and innovative ways can delight your clients... we head into a boxing ring to get into as big a character as we can... and we tow the PG line in some of our stories!!
Our VO question this week is all about how training is the key when you want to explore new areas in voiceover.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Fighters ready!
Hailing from Territory 5832, Billy Tanton…
Coming in at 167 pounds…the lean, mean fighting machine…
Entering the ring is a vicious, young fighter from Denmark... loves hurting his opponents…
He’s like a Bull, he doesn’t know when to quit!
Script 2
Outsource Marketing is on a deep-space mission.
Your message - is crucial.
Leave coordinates, and we’ll warp back as soon as we re-enter range.
The future… awaits.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
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About our guest:
Martin Whiskin has been working as a voice actor for about 5 years, having taken a left turn from 2 decades as a database manager. Before that he pierced ears, sold advertising space and packaged up newspapers. There was also a short period as a champion long jumper.
With VO training, he became fascinated with being able to produce so many different and complex emotions with his voice, claiming that up until that point he’d just used it to make stupid noises.
He loves music, comedy and knows quite a lot about 80s and 90s wrestling.
Martin's Website
@martinwhiskinvoiceover on Instagram
Martin's Facebook page
Martin on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 120 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martin Whiskin.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 119 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Elroy "Spoonface" Powell joins Sam and Mark to talk about jumping from character to character in an instant, we find out exactly what "Muffin Pants" really are in what Sam thinks might be the most fun script we've ever had, and Spoon brings a Barry White depth that we had to explore!
Our VO question this week is all about mindfulness... Spoon's an expert in this field and gives some tremendous tips on how you can look after yourself and protect your mental health in what can be a pretty tough industry!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
True Sight helps to treat and prevent five debilitating diseases that affect more than a billion people globally.
These are known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and two of them are a major cause of preventable blindness around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
True Sight works with thousands of local volunteers and has distributed more than a billion donated treatments to protect people against NTDs. They have helped to eliminate trachoma in several countries, including The Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Mali and most recently Pakistan.
Script 2
(overexcited announcer)
"Tired of choosing between breakfast... and pants?!"
(fashion model voice)
"Introducing... Muffin Pants. They bake while you strut."
(scientist voice, slightly unhinged)
"With patented CrumbTech™ insulation, each cheek stays toasty!"
(grandma voice)
"Back in my day, we just sat on a pie and hoped for the best."
(military drill sergeant)
"You want carbs? You want comfort? DROP AND GIVE ME FLAVOUR!"
(cheery jingle-style sing-song)
"Muffin Paaaants — hot buns, on the run!"
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell, aka ‘Spoon The Voice Guy,’ is an award-winning voice actor known for his commanding performances in gaming, film, and TV. His role as Jack Matt in Dying Light 2 won him the One Voice Award for Best Male Voice in Gaming. He has also voiced Minecraft Legends, Harold Halibut, and appeared in Star Wars: Episode VII and Fighting With My Family.
With a background in music, Spoon blends vocal mastery with storytelling. His work in mindfulness and EFT enhances his ability to deliver authentic, emotionally rich performances. He has also collaborated with UNESCO, amplifying indigenous voices.
Elroy Spoonface's Website
@spoonface1 on Instagram
Elroy Spoonface on YouTube
You can also read more about Mindfulness with Spoon's books:
Voice Over Secrets Series: https://mybook.to/vos
Spoon's Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07RHDWMZM/allbooks
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 119 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Elroy "Spoonface" Powell.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 118 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sharon Dominey joins Sam and Mark and gives us a fun fact for tennis lovers, some mother daughter character work, and an informational for people who have English as a second language! Plus, we go to a school playground, a boxing ring, and up 36,000 feet in the wildcards!
Our VO question this week is all about pivoting towards voiceover after 20 years doing something completely different!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
If someone comes knocking—and they might—don’t go flinging the door open like you do for the hens. Watch ’em through the glass first. If they ask for me but don’t say my name right—Ellyn, not Ellen or Ellie—don’t trust a word out their mouth. If they say they’re from the Keep, ask ’em who braided your hair last Winter Solstice. If they can’t answer, bolt the door and don’t let them in.
I know you’re brave. Braver than me, some days. But there’s things walking the roads now that wear borrowed smiles. Don’t you forget now Mia.
Script 2
Welcome to Mary's Well.
Thank you for choosing to sit your exam at the York competence test centre.
When you arrive at the building, please proceed up the stairs to floor C. The competence test centre reception is located in C5. Here you will register your attendance with the receptionist, handing in your original documentation and passport for checking by our staff. You will then receive the general briefing ahead of your exam.
After the briefing you will be taken by a member of staff to your allocated Bay. Lockers are provided for your personal belongings.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Sharon Dominey is a lapsed accountant, who moved into voiceover about 8 years ago after 20 years in the world of banking and finance, both in the UK and Australia. When covid hit, she decided that at the age of 50 that she'd do an acting degree. She now has a couple of radio shows, does patient role play for the NHS and continues with voiceover clients and a bit of acting.
Sharon's Website
@sharon.dominey on Instagram
@DomineyVO on X
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 118 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sharon Dominey.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 117 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alix Perry joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script that half the population would never get to read! We make industrial pallets sound out of this world and reveal a guaranteed way to make your audience think about the product or service you're talking about!
Our VO question this week is all about how to make your website pop with your unique personality!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Did you know, statistically speaking, around 20% of any workforce is experiencing some stage of menopause. And 80% of those employees will be suffering from symptoms like sleep problems, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating - oh and a whole host of other less talked about stuff.
80% of menopausal women say their organisation has no basic structure in place - but expert menopause support is essential if you want to maintain a happy, successful company.
That’s where we come in…
Script 2
We don’t want you to think about pallets.
You've got other things on your mind.
Like your business. Your products.
We just make sure they go from A to B to C…and back to A.
Efficient, hassle-free and in the most sustainable way.
We are that almost invisible foundation.
Combining future proof logistics and state of the art technology
With a strong natural material.
That's our nature.
We don’t want you to think about pallets. But when you do...let them be red.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Alix Perry is a multi-award-nominated voiceover artist with seven years under her belt, having started her journey behind the mic in 2018. Before all the voiceover fun, she earned a BA Honours degree in Television & Creative Writing, and spent her time writing comedy scripts (because who doesn't love making people laugh?). She also worked in music venues around London, combining her love for live music with a front-row seat to the action. All the scriptwriting, editing, and people skills she picked up along the way have turned out to be the perfect fit for her voiceover career. Now, she’s great at cracking scripts, connecting with any audience, and delivering high-quality audio that leaves clients saying, ‘Yes, this is exactly what we needed!
Alix's Website
@alixandrasvoices on Instagram
Alix's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 117 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alix Perry.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 116 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, André Refig joins Sam and Mark to explore the musicality of an infomercial call to action… and how to create proper characterisation within a mobile-phone video game. There's also an astounding stretchy-to-the-point-of-bursting wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about creating characters for videos games - where to start, how to flesh them out, and what a director really wants!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
What do you do when your tyre goes flat and there's no air anywhere to fix that? You reach for INFLATE PRO! The smart, fast, hands-free way to fill it up with air.
Inflate Pro is so advanced, it has a built-in smart pressure digital sensor that gauges and automatically stops when the set tyre pressure is reached. Plus it can be 100% hands-free. You simply set the target pressure and walk away, keeping you out of harm's way.
In just 2 minutes, you’ll go from low to GO with Inflate Pro!
Script 2
Start VO:
“Dice dice baby!”
“Dice to meet you (insert nerdy laugh)”
Hurts someone:
"You appear to have had a critical failure."
"You clearly forgot to read subsection 37 of rule 749. Loser!"
Uses special move:
"Cheatmode enabled!"
"Time for some dicey hacks!"
Dies:
"But...but... my calculations"
"Loosing to a n00b. Perfect."
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
André Refig is a bilingual actor and voiceover with a native accent in both French and English and he works roughly 50-50 in each. He specialises in the corporate and video game sectors, but has also voiced TV and radio commercials, audio dramas, animations, ELT, audiobooks, with plenty of dubbing and ADR. Game franchises he’s worked on include Assassin’s Creed, Cyberpunk, Dying Light, Brawl Stars, Formula 1, Age of Empires and more.
On screen he’s been in TV series such as Killing Eve and We Were the Lucky Ones, and he’s been treading the boards professionally since 2008, most proudly having been in the original cast of the current West End production of Cabaret. He has two young boys, the eldest of which has also started working in voiceover at the tender age of 7! In his non-existent spare time, he enjoys baking!
André's Website
@andrerefig on Instagram
André's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 116 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and André Refig.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 115 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sue Schick joins Sam and Mark to talk about what happens when you lock into one way of doing a script and you can't quite escape from it, there's a windy fun fact, we explore a historical museum audio guide, and there's a surprise for Sam when we ask if you speak differently when you're in front of a mic... and if you do - why?
Our VO question this week is all about the differences in client expectations across international markets!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
I thought hiding in the forest was a good idea. Turns out I was wrong.
Ahead, through the gap in the leaves I could see the dirt road. I prayed I’d been wrong, that nothing was coming after me. I'd heard stories about this road, and this forest. People being robbed, killed, and it was certainly not my first choice for a hiding place. However, it was better than the narrow roads where I could easily get cornered. I knew my mistake, staying too late at the alehouse.
Script 2
Hey, do you already know your next customer?
We do! Shopper Specs shows you the real names of companies browsing your website and what exactly they are interested in.
One click - one call - and your next customer is waiting for you!
Your new customers are already there - you just have to decode them on your website!
To welcome Spring, we are doubling our free trial period from 2 to 4 weeks at shopperspecs.com
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Brought up in a small town in mid-Germany, Susanne Schick wanted to ‘work in media’ after graduating from high school and ended up in the bustling capital of Berlin. A radio traineeship, further education as voice artist and a handful of creative jobs later, she moved even further up north. Now, Sue lives in cozy Helsinki, Finland and works as full-time VO with clients worldwide.
Susanne's Website
@shesoundsgreatcom on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 115 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susanne Schick
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies!
Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In pursuit of the perfect bubble, David Brook strives to consistently raise the bar in terms of quality and distinction. We are one of the few South African wine makers dedicated to the art of Cap Classique. Our bubblies are serious contenders in the international wine arena - unique, sophisticated and elegant. From grape to glass, the entire process relies on meticulous attention to detail, precision timing and plenty of patience.
Script 2
Welcome aboard this Borderline Train to Llanfairfechan.
We’ll be calling at Llanelli, London, and Llanfairfechan.
Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times. If you see anything suspicious, please tell a member of the staff. See it, Say it - Sorted.
We are now arriving at Llanelli. Change here for buses to a wide range of destinations. These leave from the front of the station. The next station is… London.
This train finishes its journey here. All change please.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Janine Cooper-Marshall trained as an actor back in 1981. She recorded her first voice reel with Bernard Graham Shaw in 2000 and somehow managed to impress him enough to be included in his book “Voice-Overs – A Practical Guide”, which gave her the confidence to launch herself into full time voiceover work. Since then she’s recorded radio & TV commercials, eLearning modules, corporates, explainers, audiobooks… well, anything that requires a voice really. She has also recorded thousands of transport announcements…
Janine's Website
@janinevo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 114 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Janine Cooper-Marshall.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 113 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Matard joins Sam and Mark to talk about why audio guides are great, and how to create a real historical character. We discuss when to over-egg the pudding and how music can help with rhythm and pace. Plus we coin a new technical term - Gruffing it!
Our VO question this week is all about being a truly international voice actor - from wherever you're based!
We would love you to get involved on the show! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and that's also the email address if you'd like to be a guest on a future edition of the show.
Script 1
Scutari, Barrack Hospl, Jan 18/56
Madam
In reply to your letter of Jan 4, I am very happy to be able to inform you that William Edward Austen 2nd Drag. Gds (Scotch Greys) went home to England Dec 11/55. I therefore return to you his wife’s letters & trust that ‘ere this, her heart is lightened of its troubles.
I remain your obedt Servt
Florence Nightingale
Script 2
It all begins with our hands. With our hands, we imagine we design,
With our hands, we shape we test and test again.
With our hands. we craft. we refine.
and we test over, over and over again
Because our priority is protecting your head
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Stephanie Matard is an American voice-over artist based in France since 2010 and is now a bilingual French-American.
Winner of the VO Atlanta International Scholarship (2020) and nominated as Best International Voice Over at the One Voice Awards (2022), Stephanie brings warmth and clarity to global brands.
She records from her Normandy studio or top studios in Paris. Stephanie is passionate about travel, culture, and French cheese!
Steph's Website
@stephaniematard on Instagram
Steph on YouTube
Steph's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing, and the motivation they have.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 113 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Matard.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun!
Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict.
AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they’re needed most.
Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty.
Script 2
(sfx car driving with laughter)
It’s always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland.
But don’t take a break from your medicines.
If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh…(gentle laugh)…and your clean undies.
Whatever you do, don’t get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself.
For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland.
Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022.
In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film.
Diane's Website
Diane's Facebook page
@dianebrooks4098 on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 112 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Diane Brooks.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 111 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Victoria Riley joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents and whether clients really want it full on or a softened version. We work out how to inhabit the character of a wizened old crone, and what to do when you need to be overbearing!
Our VO question this week is all about when and how you should make the pivot between the voiceover work you're getting, and the voiceover work you actually want!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
When your baby or child is unwell, it is a really worrying time. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do, but it’s important to trust your instincts and get the right help.
Strep A is a common type of bacteria that is found on the skin and in the throat. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated.
Scarlet fever is caused by strep A. It is usually a mild illness that is highly infectious. It causes a distinctive pink-red rash and flu-like symptoms and is treated with antibiotics.
Script 2
In a different time, when words were lit with lightning and history was carved from magic, there was a far-off land where stood a monument. A divine statue. Golden and strange.
At first glance, it seemed to be on the edge of a burial ground - guarding sarcophagi and long forgotten tombs.
But beneath it, there were no bodies to discover. No cadavers, no skulls, not a single bone.
We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Victoria Riley is an Essex-based voice actor with a lovely Lancashire accent. Originally from near Blackburn, she moved to London to go to drama school and hasn't found her way home yet. Having worked in corporate voiceover, audiobooks and radio imaging for years, she's now going back to her actor roots with more focus on character work in animation and gaming.
Victoria loves animals, especially her big, beautiful rescue dog Ringo. When she's not in the studio, she and Ringo can usually be found roaming Epping Forest and foraging for berries!
Victoria's Website
Victoria on YouTube
@Voiceover_Vic on X
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 111 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Victoria Riley.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 110 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Susie Valerio joins Sam and Mark to talk about what to do when a medical sounding script isn't medical, and how to approach a documentary script so it doesn't sound like all the others out there! We explore chakras, mine some gold, lose our voices and grow a long neck!
Our VO question this week is all about authenticity - and why it's so important in reels, in casting and in getting the right performance!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The nine separate enneatypes are grouped into three clusters called triads. Each triad has one thing in common, a point of view or a feeling that they perceive the world through. Some Enneagram practitioners refer to these as the "three knowledge centres."
The triad groups represent three ways that we can process information.
People often use words like "gut," "bones," or “heart,” to describe their feelings - such as in "I know it in my…gut”. Which option they choose can be very telling.
Script 2
Drawn by the jobs and industry that gold generates, a population of approximately one hundred thousand people has grown around one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world, creating a unique living situation.
This episode explores the delicate balance between mine, city and environment. A carefully managed relationship, so that both mine and the city's inhabitants can flourish.
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About our guest:
Susie Valerio is an Award-Winning British-Brazilian Actor, Producer and Casting Director with over 20 years across the entertainment industry – from TV and Film to Documentary, Sports, Advertising, all things Audio and Video Games. She is also Brazilian Ambassador for SOVAS and regular speaker at Conferences and Webinars.
Being a Bilingual International Actor herself, Susie is deeply committed to genuine diversity, international collaborations and ethical casting. Recent Casting and Production credits include Koreaboo, Far Cry: Rise of Revolution, Brawl Stars, promos for main Games and Animation franchises and a number of upcoming projects under NDA.
Behind the mic, Susie records across most genres in native International English and Brazilian Portuguese, consistently booking with some of the world's biggest brands.
Susie's Website
@susie.valerio on Instagram
Susie's Facebook page
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Short trailer for Episode 110 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susie Valerio.
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In ep 109 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Bruce Duncan joins Sam and Mark to talk about alternative ways to create a power 30 second commercial, bringing out the pride in a script without going over the top and what to be wary of when your kid decides they want to be in front of the mic!
Our VO question this week is all about keeping voiceover in the family!
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Script 1
Well, it just so happens that digital City have been doing all of this and more in 2024.
The City served as a testbed for uncrewed aerial technology, thanks to a unique drone trial – an example of how innovators are using our sandbox environment in exciting ways.
We made real progress with our LifeCycle data trust pilot project – a groundbreaking initiative that draws on the City’s world-leading trust structure and applies it to data stewardship - an area that offers huge commercial potential for the city. Not only introducing innovation but by mapping route data, we can help make cycling across the city safer and more rider-friendly.
Script 2
Direction: Classy, 30s, relaxed, smart, measured
Harrington Smith has the perfect excuse to ‘take a look’ at the stunning new BMW X5 50e xDrive
It’s a ‘Personal Contract Hire Offer’, hmm
24-month agreement with an initial rental of £3,882 … hmm!?
Monthly rental of £999 … nice!
Plus the hybrid model is the perfect balance of petrol and electric …
… thought that might do it
The new BMW X5 50e xDrive
Search Harrington Smith.co.uk
Ts & Cs apply. Harrington Smith is a credit broker
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About our guest:
Bruce Duncan has been behind the mic since 2009 and has voiced thousands of Commercials, Corporate narrations, Explainers, and E-learning, Museum Audio Guides, Animations, Video Games, In-store and Telephone systems. You'll hear him greet you on the phone at Aviva (and a stack of other Insurance Companies), he'll advise you about special offers in B&Q, and try to sell you BMWs on the radio. In fact, the only place you're unlikely to hear him is narrating an Audiobook (if you exclude 'Penny the Penguin' sleep story on the Calm app).
Bruce grew up in Surrey, and lives with his wife Rachel, two daughters (both Child VOs) and a newly adopted Saluki Sighthound. They enjoy holidays in their motorhome and given the chance, Bruce would spend his life mountain biking and snowboarding.
Bruce's Website
Bruce's Facebook page
@BruceDuncanVO on X
@bruceduncanvo on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 109 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Duncan.
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In ep 108 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Melissa Sinden joins Sam and Mark to talk about the irony of being asked to play an AI voice, how sessions with lots of people involved can get quite unruly, and how to sound natural when you're playing the part of a voice actor!
Our VO question this week is all about how you create a rounded, three-dimensional character for animation.
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Script 1
Right... I’m just getting my characterisation sorted... do you want to hear my thoughts? So, with the main course... our seven nut ‘nut’ roast... I’m thinking I’m a nut connoisseur, but I not only embrace the taste of the nuts, but I also travel to where they’re produced and soak in the local culture, which gives me an insight into the source of their taste... and as for the vegetables... they’ll be picked by students on summer vacation, working on organic farms in Norfolk... they’ll be first and maybe second year students, from all around the world... How does that sound?
Script 2
MVO: (vintage style) In my day motor vehicles had keys not buttons and they didn’t need plugging in! When you get a ding, dent, chip or scratch in your techo Tesla, who can repair it now ask! Robots? Pah.
FVO: (modern voice of a smart AI) Prestige cars can be repaired at A and B Vehicle repairs. They are manufacturer approved for Audi, Mercedes, BMW and now also Tesla. Does that answer your question?
MVO: Who said that? what witchery is this?!
FVO: Go direct to A and B Vehicle Repairs; where accidents unhappen.
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About our guest:
Melissa is the child of a pair of opera singers and has been a voice actor for many years - despite being only 39!! She trained as an actor but went straight into voicing.
As well as corporate and commercial, she was also an animation voice - Jess the Cat's meow in Postman Pat as well as Strange Hill High, Little Monsters AND a background clucker in the first Chicken Run film! Melissa has also done tons of radio drama over the years as well as BBC Radio 4 short stories, book extracts and poems. Melissa finally went back into in vision acting about 15 years ago - programmes like Shameless, Brassic, Vera, Corrie and Emmerdale, as well as theatre and she writes and does public speaking gigs!
Melissa's VocalPoint Website
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Short trailer for Episode 108 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Melissa Sinden.
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In Ep 107 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ruth Urquhart joins Sam and Mark to talk about terrible writing and what you can do with it without offending the client, there's a touch of scurvy about our reads, and we get stuck into THREE scripts for a change!
Our VO question this week is all about how to make a duff script sound better!
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Script 1
In 1747, James Lind set up his study at sea: Twelve sailors suffering from scurvy were split into six groups with two men in each group. All six groups shared living quarters in the same end of the ship and were given the same diet during the course of the study, with the exception of six different treatments that Lind wanted to test.
The first group got cider. The second group got diluted sulfuric acid. The third group got vinegar. The fourth group got sea water. The fifth group got two oranges and a lemon. Finally, the last group got a purgative mixture of commonly used medicines.
Script 2a
She grasped her carefully embroidered reticule, a present from her beloved aunt Mary, given to her at Christmas, a gift that she treasured dearly, despite it’s garish colour, and stepped off the sidewalk into the busy London street, narrowly avoiding a huge puddle. She hailed a hackney which appeared suddenly through the fall gloom. The driver’s rough attire of sackcloth pants held up by suspenders looked filthy but she tried not to stare as he pulled his horses to a halt beside her.
‘Can you take me to Clarence House?’ she asked. The man grimaced.
’Clarence house be 5 blocks away, he growled in his distant London accent ‘ I ain’t got time, lady! I be workin’
Script 2b
As she walked she thought about her brawny Highlander, Hamish Campbell, the one who had proposed to her only a week ago and to whom she had run from despite her longing to be with him. ‘Doona go!’ he had pleaded earnestly, ‘I doona want to live without ye, I can no.’
His deep voice resonated in his head and she flushed to remember it. They had not been alone, his 5 cousins, Angus, Calum, Bret, Jed and Colin had witnessed the whole embarrassing episode there on the riverbank next to their little croft house in the little village of Firth on the banks of the river Forth.. she had stood right on the waters edge, the men behind her.
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About our guest:
Ruth is a trained actor and an experienced, award winning voice actor. Known as the Tartan Chameleon, she is extremely versatile. Being a native Scot with English parents effectively means she has two natural accents as well as a very good ear for many other dialects.
Ruth has narrated over 200 audio books to date as well as voicing animations, animes, commercials, games, corporate videos, film dubbing and documentaries. She lives in Scotland with her family and an array of rescue animals.
Ruth's Website
@tartanchameleon on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 107 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ruth Urquhart.
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In episode 106 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Bodie joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you can judge the age of a character through the pitch of the voice, the secrets you need to know for gaming auditions, and why an American accent with a British sentiment doesn't always work for casting directors.
Our VO question this week is all about the tools an actor uses on stage that are also useful in the voiceover booth.
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Script 1
Complex ideas.
Endlessly fascinating.
Tricky to understand.
That’s why companies like ours make bite-size, easy to follow videos (like this one) - packed with information, facts and examples that bring complicated ideas to life.
For audiences everywhere - from pre-schoolers and students to work-forces and curious minds across the world.
Script 2
1.You bloody greenhorns. I am an old man, an old Man-At-Arms, and I have seen more skimishes and battles than most of you have years. Nothing is more terrible upon this earth - and nothing more glorious.
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You've got a heart of gold. Don't let these folk take it from you.
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Enough! We're done here! Now, you will meet your maker!
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My Lord. This blade of mine is yours. And this heart as well, that never belonged to anyone else.
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There are spirits everywhere. Ghosts really. We carry them with us wherever we go.
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About our guest:
Mike is an Olivier nominated actor, voice actor, and voice director based in London. He is one of the founders, owners, and performers of the Olivier and Tony award-winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre; makers of "The Play That Goes Wrong", now in it’s 10th year in the West End, and the upcoming "The Comedy About Spies" at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Best known for his game VO work, Mike is one of the UK’s most prolific voice actors in games with over 130 games in 6 years. A regular speaker at games conferences across central, and eastern europe, Mike is a voice acting mentor with Limit Break, the video game mentorship program.
Mike's Website
@MikeBodieActs on X
@MikeBodieActs on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 106 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie.
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In ep 105 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Danny Watts joins Sam and Mark to talk about dialling up and down the brightness for a corporate script, getting historical clues from within the script, and why getting together for drinks can enhance your voiceover career!
Our VO question this week is all about the voiceover socials - what they are, where they are and why they are!
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Script 1
To modulate their brightness, LEDs are typically pulsed on and off at regular intervals. This approach is called pulse width modulation, or PWM for short. When an LED is asked to operate at a much lower brightness, it ends up being off more than it is on, effectively limiting the amount of brightness levels it can create, thus reducing the effective bit depth of the video being displayed. The result is noticeable banding and visual artefacts on the images being shown on screen. To alleviate these issues, we have introduced Dark Magic on all our Tessera LED processors.
Script 2
A fine morning sir and isn’t that the most precious collar I’ve ever seen on a Barker. I wondered what would it take for you to part with such a handsome coat? I know the value of such a garment - I have a keen eye and a heavy pocket - and I deal in the finest accessories sir. Why, just the other day I sold the smartest hat to a lovely young lad. You wouldn’t be in the market to sell, would you?
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About our guest:
Danny Watts has been a voice actor since 2012, in all genres from commercials to film, video game to IVR. He claims he was too shy at college to do drama, but opted for music instead... became a singer, and loved the limelight when standing behind a mic.
In his spare time, Danny writes, performs, produces and distributes his own music under the pseudonym “Downtown Patriots” a fictitious band consisting of one member - him!
In 2019 just before lockdown, he somehow managed to volunteer himself to organise a London VO social event, and has been doing that ever since.
Danny's Website
@dannyjwatts on Instagram
Danny's Facebook page
Danny on YouTube
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Short trailer for Episode 105 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Watts
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In episode 104 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Liam Gerrard joins Sam and Mark to talk about the rigours of creating audiobooks, from characterisation and mind-boggling names to coping with your own company for hours on end and actually knuckling down to the hard work of reading! The show has some Elvish language that scares us from the off, and a magical revelation too!
Our VO question this week is all about why audiobooks can be the most rewarding of all voiceover genres.
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Script 1
As we continue to explore, to expand, and to embrace the power of trusted partnerships both within and beyond Clarity, this is our promise:
To be bold.
To be passionate.
To pioneer innovations that enable early detection.
To provide our expertise to preserve in patients what makes them who they are.
Because life-changing therapies are coming and Clarity will be ready.
Script 2
“Good afternoon, dach’othala,” I said. I saw Zanarin wince pointedly at my voice, which was harsh and graveled thanks to my surviving the sessiva when it swept through Lohaiso during my prelacy there. It mostly did not bother me, except when someone like Zanarin made sure it did.
"Good afternoon, Celehar,” said Vernezar. “I apologize for dragging you down here, not nearly as elegant as what you were used to at the Untheileneise Court, I’m sure - but this really isn’t a matter for the Ulistheileian.”
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About our guest:
Liam Gerrard is a multi-award-winning actor, commercial voiceover, audiobook narrator and producer known as “The Voiceover Chap!” In 2024 he was nominated for an AUDIE award in L.A. for an audiobook he transcribed, edited, narrated and published through his publishing company; Raconteurs Audio. He was also a VOX finalist for 'Producer of the Year'.
He can be heard on tv in commercials for Deliveroo. His regular clients include Apple in the States, BP, HMRC, the EU central government body and Amazon. He has recorded over 250 audiobooks. He also lectures in voiceover production at numerous universities and drama schools. He currently appears as the guest lead in 4 episodes of season 5 of Odd Squad on PBS America and the BBC.
@liamgerrardofficial on Instagram
Liam's Website
@voiceoverchap on X
Liam's Facebook page
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Short trailer for Episode 104 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Liam Gerrard.
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In episode 103 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Emma Stannard joins Sam and Mark to talk about filth and how you can flush it, how a bracket can de-rail your read, why italics might be better, and how newspaper articles on a page can translate into podcast audio.
Our VO question this week is all about voice jobs we've done in the past that we don;t always talk about!
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Script 1
All over the area people are suffering….from blocked toilets, blocked drains, waste gullies and soakaways at home and at work!
Don’t panic! Call the filth emergency service - Plug Drainage on 0800 622 7277 or online at Plug Drainage dot co dot uk and they’ll soon get things flowing.
Get free quotes, no call out fee and they’re fully insured for your peace of mind.
Plug Drainage - unblocking the county 24 hours a day at plug drainage dot co dot uk!
Script 2
"This is not entertainment," Rebekah Vardy's barrister, Hugh Tomlinson QC, declared at the opening of the trial referred to at the Royal Courts of Justice as Vardy vs Rooney, but known everywhere else as the Wagatha Christie trial.
To borrow a favourite linguistic flourish of Vardy's: not being funny, but what are you on, my learned friend? For seven days, I sat in the front row of the multimillion-pound libel trial and, to be honest with you - another favourite phrase of Vardy's, (a phrase which led Coleen Rooney's barrister, David Sherborne QC to retort, "Well, I'd much rather you're honest because you are sitting in a witness box") - in all my many years of covering fashion and celebrities in this paper, this was the purest form of entertainment I have ever seen.
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About our guest:
Emma trained as an actor and has been a working VO since 2008 .... her main source of work is TV promos – she voices promos for the BBC, CBeebies, Ch4, UKTV... and Crime & Investigation channel. And she’s be shortlisted in that category three or 4 times at one voice, and has won once!
She’s also been in video games including Lego Star Wars : The Skywalker Saga, and a few versions of Dwarves in Return to Moria (a Lord of the Rings video game) and Warhammer 40k Darktide.
Emma's Website
@trulyoutrageousvo on Instagram
@TheOnlyStannard on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 103 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Stannard
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Happy New Year! In the second of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode full of gold with voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine.
As with our Christmas special, this is UNEDITED, warts-and-all! Don't miss Charlie the puppy turning bad, what happened when Sam had a power-cut mid recording and a very squishy sounding Igor - well it was first broadcast around Halloween 2023!
It's about 20 minutes longer than the usual podcast, but there are some real gems in there, and all the bits you don't usually hear before we start recording, after we finish, and when we mess up too!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
A killer can come in many forms.
From the Visionaries, to the Mission Oriented.
Hedonists, To the desire for power and control.
A trait is often shared between these abhorrent individuals. A trait which strikes fear into our hearts.
Their innate ability to blend amongst humanity.
From a single glance, you may think nothing of them. You might even trust them.
Until it is far too late.
Script 2
Dear Henry
I'm Charlie, a Corgi puppy who is quite new to the whole dry food feeding thing. I only like to eat the best of the best and I'm worried that my parents aren't feeding me the right food. Call me high maintenance, but I want a food that ticks all the boxes: tasty, keeps my coat lovely and shiny, my 'parcels' firm, and helps me develop as I grow into a bigger dog. Does such a food exist or are my expectations simply too high?
Best wishes,
Charlie x
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About our guest:
Emily Jardine is an award-winning voice artist, actor and voiceover coach, represented by 43 agents across 12 countries.
While Emily’s performance career began when she was little, by the age of 26 Emily was also an established voiceover producer, casting director & talent manager, producing multi-million-pound advertising campaigns around the world.
Emily won the Inspiration Award 2022 and was nominated as FVO of the Year 2023.
When Emily isn’t in the booth, she loves baking, reading and adopting small furries. She is also a complete Queen & Freddie Mercury nerd.
Emily's Website
@emily__jardine on Instagram
Emily's Facebook page
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Merry Christmas! In the first of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode with voice actor and impressionist Darren Altman from November 2023 - but we thought you'd like to hear it UNEDITED, warts-and-all! It's about 20 minutes longer than the usual podcast, but there are some real gems in there, and all the bits you don't usually hear before we start recording, after we finish, and when we mess up too!
Get involved! Send your ideas for the podcast to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Creativity is an aching need for self-expression and a longing for meaning. That’s why the best creatives I know pull from their sense of childlike wonder, which means, breaking free of mediocrity and taking a deep dive into who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be.
So it asks...no, demands...that you let go of your artificial boundaries and rediscover all your wonderful weirdness—the experiences that make you different from everyone else on the planet.
And when does life ask that of you? Or, when was the last time you could do that without feeling judged? That’s why creativity is such a rush. It’s the undeniable truth of who you are being recognised and embraced.
Script 2
Season’s Greetings one and all
Christmas is just around the corner
When the most competitive league in the world
Meets the most wonderful time of the year
SFX: Festive jingle bells effect joins the match atmosphere and remains throughout.
And at Craven Cottage, there’s a fabulous feast of festive Fulham fixtures
All loaded with hopes, dreams and atmosphere
This is your chance to take in some brilliant Premier League action over Christmas
And help Fulham wrap up as many home points as possible
SFX: Crowd erupts with cheers after a goal and continue singing.
So come all ye faithful
And treat yourself to an early present
Book tickets now at tickets.fulhamfc.com
Terms and conditions apply.
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About our guest:
Darren Altman is a voiceover artist and impressionist, who you may remember reached the live semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent.
Darren works from his broadcast quality studio and can be heard all over the world, voicing adverts for tv and radio, promos, playing characters in animations and computer games, in-store adverts and more. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious One Voice and VOX Awards.
As a presenter, he enjoys hosting events and award ceremonies and has worked alongside some big names in his role as the “voice of God” for award ceremonies. He's also busy performing his standup material in comedy clubs around the country and can be heard presenting shows on Radio Jackie, across south-west London and Surrey.
Darren's Website
@darrenaltman_vo on Instagram
Darren on YouTube
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In episode 100 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Kate Harbour joins Sam and Mark to celebrate this milestone edition - and gives us a masterclass in animation - creating characters, bringing the truth, and how every emote tells a story!
Our VO question this week is all about whether being able to do silly voices is enough!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
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Script 2
Hello, everyone, thanking you! I’m so excited to show you my new invention! Introducing the new vacubot 2000, the smallest cleverest vacuum cleaner ever made.
She whips a cloth off a stand to reveal a mini VACUBOT, white and minimalist. Different ANGLES ON members of the audience
Actually, this one’s very quiet. But other vacuum cleaners have a noisy motor that makes a fan go round. The fan sucks air into a box that collects the dust , here let me demonstrate.
You see I simply speak into the remote like so: Vacubot 2000 clean the room level -Super clean. There you are you see, it’s quite miraculous and can clean from super clean all the way to super duper mega clean. Although I haven’t tested that yet. What’s that, you want to have a go ? Oh well why not but don’t ask for anything more than super duper mega clean yet, things might, go a bit wonky.
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About our guest:
Kate Harbour is an actor well-known for her character voices on many award winning animations such as ‘Bob the Builder’, ‘Shaun The Sheep’, “Chicken Run dawn of the Nugget”, “Fimbles”, “The Secret Show”, “Messy goesto Okido”, “Octonauts" and many more.
Radio Dramas include Dr Who for Big Finish, ‘Robin of Sherwood’ ‘Journey into Space: Frozen in Time’ and ‘The Roy Huddlines ‘ for Audible Recorded live at The Sondheim Theatre.
Kate has also performed in many musicals including Cameron Macintosh’s ‘Oliver’,
‘Martin Guerre’ and ‘Hey Mr Producer’. She also sings and has performed in cabarets including with “The Bellefleurs” at Glastonbury Festival.
Kate also now shares her experience and insights in her “Acting for Animation” Workshops which she holds in London and Manchester... and she continues to work on upcoming animation series and other voice over work both in London and from her own studio in Bath.
Kate's Website
Kate's Facebook page
@kateharbourofficial on Instagram
Kate on YouTube
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Short trailer for Episode 100 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Kate Harbour.
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In episode 99 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Jack Oddie joins Sam and Mark to talk about different approaches to scripts, how a football theme can change the feel, northern versus southern grittiness and Sam gets fruity!
Our VO question this week is all about the process you use when approaching a new character or script... if any process at all!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
So what makes a Good Life? To have done something important do you need to be named? To have made a difference do you have to have an image which is instantly recognised? Do you need a million Tweets and a billion followers? An Oscar winning bio-pic? Is the business of a life lived to the full only worth knowing if you yourself are known? A tree falling in the empty forest is not unheard. If nothing else it’s noticed by the other trees. So I fall. Back into the silence of history.
Script 2
It’s wearing your heart on your sleeve
but keeping your cool.
The noise, the chants
Points won, points lost.
To win the cup or just stay up
We go again, we march on.
Win games and you’ll be fine.
Football, bloody hell
Its turning up and never giving up
Meeting triumph and disaster
Dust yourself down, pick yourself up
And face the arena.
To coach
To lead
To deliver
To succeed
You just do it.
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About our guest:
Winner of several Industry awards, including Best International Voiceover Performance at One Voice USA, Jack Oddie has been voicing full time for 8 years. Originally from Carlisle, He's probably known for his reads with a Northern English lilt, but he does enjoy some of the more lesser-known jobs for the likes of Nick Toons and anything where he’s allowed to attempt a bit of comic timing. He has two kids, two dogs and lives with them all, along with his lovely partner, Natasha in Newcastle.
Jack's Website
@oddiejoddie on Instagram
Resources:
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Short trailer for Episode 99 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jack Oddie.
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In episode 98 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Ian Brannan joins Sam and Mark to talk about ghost stories, corporate scripts with a twist, sports commentators, saucy photos and a festive prawn ring!! Genuinely all life is in this podcast! Subscribe today!
Our VO question this week is all about the value of networking, and what a chance meeting might bring to your business!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This trunk had two neat brass locks, one left, one right, along the front of the lid. Ethel, after fumbling, opened the first – then, so great was her hurry to know what might be within that she could not wait but slipped her hand in under the lifted corner. She pulled out one pricelessly lacy top of what must be a bridal-veil, and gave a quick laugh – must not this be an omen? She pulled again, but the stuff resisted, almost as though it were being grasped from inside the trunk.
Script 2
A long, long time ago, organic remains were safely stored deep within our planet;
Where it turned into carbon compound.
Let's fast forward to the industrial revolution, when we first discovered that we could use this carbon to fuel our societies.
But there's a catch.
Every carbon particle we burn, turns into a CO2 molecule, that is filling up the atmosphere.
Which is bad news for our planet — and for us.
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About our guest:
Ian Brannan is a Voiceover artist, radio presenter, producer and also sports commentator, based in the North East of England and originally from Yorkshire. He’s voiced international TV commercials for Lavazza coffee and Booking.com, you can hear him instore in ASDA or Spar, on the phone to Butlins or E.On, as well as corporate work for some of the worlds biggest brands including Airbus, BMW, Panasonic and once upon a time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen.
Ian’s background is in radio where in a career of nearly 30 years (which surely can’t be right) he’s been a presenter and audio producer from the Guardian Media Group, and on brands such as Heart & Smooth Radio. He’s also a presenter on BBC Local Radio in the north too.
In addition to this he’s also an independent podcast producer, a lead commentator in the motorsport of Speedway, and is currently in the process of becoming an Adobe certified video editor & producer.
Ian's Website
Ian's Facebook page
@ianbrannan_ on Instagram
@ianbrannan on Twitter
Resources:
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Short trailer for Episode 98 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Ian Brannan.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In episode 97 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Jonathan Kydd joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters, a beloved little bear with a marmalade sandwich, and what to do with a list!
Our VO question this week is all about how the industry has changed, and what you definitely should do when you're in a live session!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Let's start by accepting and highlighting three basic, concrete, and absolutely undeniable premises:
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Everyone, without exception, has felt fear at some point in the past.
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Everyone, without exception, continues to feel fear, often and on many occasions, in the present.
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Everyone, without exception, will continue to feel fear in the future. All human beings (in fact, all living beings) feel fear.
Fear is absolutely necessary. Repeat after me: Fear is absolutely necessary.
Script 2
PADDINGTON
Er, hello. I’m Paddington, Mr Curry’s neighbour.
He isn’t here right now. And, uh…
BILL
(can’t believe their luck)
The house is empty? Why, Fred, it’s perfect!
FRED
Perfectly bad luck, you mean.
(to Paddington)
We’re Mr Curry’s distant cousins.
We’re paying him a visit.
PADDINGTON
Oh, what a relief! Uh… I mean how nice, do come in.
This is the sitting room.
Here.
I’ll go and make some tea.
You sit down and make yourselves comfortable.
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About our guest:
Jonathan Kydd has been voicing since 1986. He's done over twenty thousand ads, corporates, documentaries, video games and animations. He played Hagrid in all the Harry Potter games, played Paddington in 79 Episodes of Paddington Bear, was the voice of L’Oreal for seven years, and the voice behind the iconic Fererro Rocher Ambassador ad!
Jonathan's worked for the BBC, Pepsi, Shake n Vac, the Guardian, ... the list of blue chip clients goes on and on... He's voiced hundreds of documentaries including 8 series of Airport Security and lots of dinosaur and shark specials for Nat Geo. He's been the voice of quite a few inanimate objects, and also hosts a podcast about football!
Jonathan's Website
Resources:
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Jonathan's book can be found on Amazon here!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 97 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jonathan Kydd.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
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In episode 96 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Chris Woodworth joins Sam and Mark to talk about whether cyber security needs to be serious, and we have fun creating Christmas characters like Pogo the Elf!
Our VO question this week is all about what you do and don't need to worry about when it comes to promoting yourself on social media!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
So, your boss has given you the go-ahead to work from home. Awesome!
But moving from a secure office environment to your cosy home office isn’t as simple as just logging onto your home WiFi. If you receive an unexpected email from your colleague, it might not actually be a colleague on the other end. When in doubt, call or verify via text and report any suspicious messages to your IT security team.
Don’t ever click on links like these. Rather bookmark the sites you frequently visit.
You are our strongest line of defence so remember to be super vigilant.
Script 2
It’s that time of year again and we gotta get “you know who” ready for his global trip.
Hi, I’m Pogo the Elf, and I oversee the production and packaging of all of the Christmas presents. Yeah…of course the big guy has the last say, but I’m the one he comes to for the inventory.
Anyway, I’ve been given a very special assignment this year. That’s to organise this year’s Company Christmas Party. There’ll be a bouncy castle, games and a fancy dress contest for all the kids. Not to mention even BIGGER rides, a bar, and more for the adults….and yes…..a DJ!!!
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About our guest:
Chris Woodworth has been called "a swiss army knife of voiceover". Based in Greater Manchester UK, Chris is a voice actor and content creator who has a flair for voicing animated characters and doing impressions. His work ranges from corporate narrations, animation, video games, various dubbing projects and more.
Online, Chris is known for his voice acting study videos, where he often works with various voice actors. As he is now represented by several agencies as result of his voiceover skills and social media marketing, this has lead him to teach Social Media workshops, catered specifically to voice actors.
Chris's Website
@ChrisWood_VO on Twitter
Chris's Facebook page
@chriswoodworthvo on Instagram
Resources:
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Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 96 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Woodworth.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In episode 95 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Simon Wells joins Sam and Mark to talk about recording English scripts for a foreign audience learning the language. We meet an angry dad or two, and get a surprise about what a script is really about! We turn anger into joy, have a moment of purring with a cat character, and there's a take on a European mad professor!
Our VO question this week is all about whether improvisation informs your reads.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Do you dream of flying to the Moon? If so, you should start training for it now!
First, you need to have a strong body, so exercise every day and develop healthy living habits.
Second, learn about space science and the moon by studying and reading books.
Finally, you should also learn how to pilot a spaceship.
These steps will help make your dream come true.
Script 2
Can’t you just admit you're not ready to make your own choices? look at yourselves! You ended up on the side of the highway in a camping tent that’s missing a pole, you pretty much stole our car, and neither of you have a licence when I last checked, and you had sex - the one rule we had while living under our roof you were not allowed, the one rule. You broke it. This is not good decision making.
Please like and subscribe to the podcast. Listen to all of our episodes here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Simon Wells is a London based voiceover, specialising in corporate work and e-learning, with the occasional character voice thrown in for fun. He had an unusual journey into voiceover, having left his previous job as a postie, after a back injury. His dream is to get into animation and gaming, as character voices are what he loves most.
He's a podcaster too, and runs FACTORALY, in which he and fellow VO Bruce Fielding chat about fun facts and useless information around a different subject each week. Simon loves exploring London, seeing live music and doing improv.
Simon's Website
Simon's Facebook page
Listen to the Factoraly podcast here: https://www.factoraly.com/
Resources:
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Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 95 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Simon Wells.
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In episode 94 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Chris Tester joins Sam and Mark to talk about making a stand in a directed voice session, how visualisation can put you in just the right creative space, and how to turn a wordy commercial into something more Shakespearian.
Our VO question this week is all about how to market the voiceover genres you want to excel in, without becoming a jack-of-all-trades!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
My freedive in the kelp is at summer's end when the water is still balmy from a season of sunshine. The kelp look shabby, abraded and overgrown, signs of imminent change and a shift towards autumn underwater. An invisible pulse of energy sweeps the ragged fronds one way, bending and flexing the stipes, then hauls them back the other. They flutter and billow in the flow like drapes in a blustering wind, as the surge pours through and over them. In heavy seas, this is where their strength lies. No oak, pine or redwood tree could survive such ferocity on land.
Script 2
I get that you’re upset. I’m not doing it on purpose.
Look, Monday night was just a few with the lads after 5 a side.
Tuesday, that was that works thing I told you about, ages ago.
Wednesday, we went out, and then last night was just a couple in
front of the telly.
I know you think I’ve got a problem, but I can stop whenever I want.
I don’t need it. It relaxes me. It’s how I unwind.
What? This? It’s the end of the week.
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About our guest:
Chris Tester graduated from Warwick Uni in 2003, then Central drama school in 2008. He spent 12 years doing mainly stage work while VO slowly crept into view, before it became his main job from around 2017. He comes from a family of teachers.
He’s been in Total War: Warhammer II, Unsinkable and Lego Marvel Superheroes 2, he’s also an experienced audiobook narrator and - after being nominated 22 times in various voiceover categories at various awards ceremonies – Chris won Male Voiceover of the Year 2024 at this year’s VOX awards!
Christopher's Website
@chrisnaturallyrp on Instagram
@CGTester on Twitter
Christopher on YouTube
Resources:
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Short trailer for Episode 94 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Tester.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In episode 93 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, John Last joins Sam and Mark to talk about changing styles in continuity, how writing your own material has pros and cons, the speed of sports commentators - and in this show between Halloween and Bonfire Night we create some unholy wildcards.
Our VO question this week is all about our favourite areas of voiceover - and why we like them so much!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Let’s see if Elizabeth Smith can turn it on here in this final , it’s the gold medal that is up for grabs, the women’s 100m fly S9, Smith is being closed down now, Spain, watch Gascon, she’s got an incredible finish - is she finally going to take this gold she desires? But Ju looks to be going for it in lane four! Ju against Gascon, Smith trying to hang on, Konkoly making a mad dash - who will claim it at the wall?!”
Script 2
Ladies, Gentlemen and everyone in between. Welcome to a weekend of delightful delectations. A weekend designed to thrill, titillate and make your hair stand on end. Oh no, this is no ordinary weekend, this is the Classic Horror Weekend and it starts with a classic movie, the first sound production of Bram Stoker's novel and the adaptation which inspired many others. Bella Lugosi is Dracula next on Horror. Boo!
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About our guest:
John Last is an actor, voiceover and writer who has recently narrated World's Greatest Inventions on Channel 5 and also commercials for TalkTalk's 'Future Fibre' campaign. He has also provided character voices for Audible's radio play version of Assassin's Creed, alongside Riz Ahmed and narrated the Nick Paris series of audiobooks by Andy Redsmith. He features regularly in the horror comedy podcast, Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes which has just been nominated for 5 Independent Podcast Awards.
Though, John’s cheeky voice is most recognisable from his 20 year stint as a Continuity Announcer, working across the board for various channels ranging from ITV, Channel 5, Channel 4, Discovery and currently Legend (formerly known as Horror).
John is a four time nominated voiceover for the ONE VOICE AWARDS being nominated for DOCUMENTARY BEST PERFORMANCE and BEST OVERALL CONTINUITY PERFORMANCE 3 times.
JOHN's Website
@johnlast on Instagram
@johnlastactor on Twitter
JOHN on YouTube
Resources:
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Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 93 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and John Last.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
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Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
In episode 92 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Billie Fulford-Brown joins Sam and Mark to talk about spooky Halloween characters, hesitant little robots, and dueting on an audio book!
Our VO question this week is all about what else apart from talent you need to be a successful voice actor.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
“Just a few more weeks and then you don’t have to deal with him ever again,” my makeup artist Mandy reminded me as we sat in the costume trailer between takes.
Since I’d set foot in British Columbia, Canada, and met Richard Brice he’d been a pompous arsehole. I was the Bonnie in the Bonnie and Clyde–style indie movie I’d signed on to as soon as the second season of Picture This ended. Picture This had been my big break. We’d started filming when I was nineteen and I’d moved down to London to do it.
Script 2
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About our guest:
Billie Fulford-Brown is a multi award winning British Voice actor (most recently thwarting Meryl Streep at the Audies...!). She mainly works in video games, audio books and audio dramas, and has a passion for characters and accents. Billie lives in London with her husband and two young daughters. When she's not in the booth, Billie loves travelling, visiting galleries and practicing yoga.
Billie's Website
@billiefb_voiceover on Instagram
@billiefb_VO on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
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Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 92 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Billie Fulford-Brown.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
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Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
In episode 91 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Elsie Lovelock joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting out of the rhythmic patterns we can fall into as voice actors, how to create non-human creature characters and we delve into a truly mid-atlantic sound.
Our VO question this week is all about understanding how to create characters for gaming sides.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Is using social media bad for us?
Does stress benefit our immune system?
What is “enough sleep”?
So many questions - but what are the answers?
We’ll take care of the science…
So you can take care of you!
The Truth About Boosting Your Immune System.
Starts next Monday at 9 on that channel!
Script 2
Slender is the strand that guides our destiny - known only by true sacrifice.
In our Kingdom of Phantasia, no one understood this sacrifice more than Queen Helena.
My mother.
I saw this, when the neighbouring kingdom, their true intentions unknown, came to our gates in an attempt to conscript us for their last stand against the Dark Lands.
My mother refused them.
Her strength defined us that day. And in that moment, we felt destined for greatness.
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About our guest:
Elsie Lovelock is a prolific, jack-of-all-trades British singer and voice actor who works prominently in video games and animation.
Some titles she has lent her voice to include World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, Space Marine 2, Genshin Impact, Digimon, Elder Scrolls Online, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and many MANY more. She is best known as the singing voice of Charlie in the Hazbin Hotel pilot, Mommy Long Legs in Poppy Playtime, the lead character Nicole in the TikTok sensation game Class of 09, and her frequent collaborations with indie animation pioneers GLITCH Productions, as the protagonist Uzi in the popular animated series Murder Drones and more.
Also a professional singer, she has collaborated with many content creators such as SMG4, The Angry Video Game Nerd, DAGames, CG5, Saberspark, SrPelo, and The Living Tombstone to name a few, as both a voice actor and vocalist. If you're on the internet frequently, she's probably voiced or sang in something you know!
Elsie's Website
@elsielovelockofficial on Instagram
Elsie on YouTube
@ElsieLovelock on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 91 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Elsie Lovelock.
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In episode 90 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Richard Reed joins Sam and Mark to talk about the times where there can be too much humanisation, why leaving breaths in can be the best way to beat AI, and we muse over Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore and that pottery scene in Ghost!
Our VO question this week is all about creating creature characters that are rounded and have a universe of their own.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Debt Management can be a balancing act - between the obligation to treat customers fairly and the need to protect your income… between managing brand reputation and focusing on the bottom line. So how do you get the balance right? With our six-step human-centred approach to collections. Step one is listen to customers to help establish a fair and empathic approach. Step two is to analyse, using data analytics to profile debtors' effectively. Step three is to personalise - because tailoring your approach, encourages engagement.
Script 2
How long has it been since the sound of joy and merriment echoed through these hallowed halls? Since feasts were made and songs sung? All is lost now. Our names like distant memories, echoing through the breeze of this haunted land. Brother, you were once part of this realm. But I cannot overlook the signs, and I cannot help but wonder, if you had just played us all for fools. Whatever it may be, my destiny is clear. I will stop you brother. And you will face judgement for your transgressions!
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About our guest:
Richard Reed is a multi award winning actor who works extensively in video games and audio dramas - as well as commercials, corporates, e-learning and promos! He comes from a classical theatre background, and his voice clients include Amazon, Warhammer, Creative Assembly, Blizzard Entertainment and Frontier Developments.
Richard's Website
@RichardReedVO on Twitter
Richard's Facebook page
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Short trailer for Episode 90 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Richard Reed.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In episode 89 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Toby Jackson joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding the joy in a script that can only be described as wonkily written, how to re-live a historical documentary without giving too much away, we try and go a bit saucy, and Sam brings out a wonderful little girl train character in the wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about how playing video games can help influence your character decisions.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Next you want to find out some initial information about what type of EVC they would like, and discuss some options with them, such as what the benefits or disadvantages would be with certain product choices. The types of things a customer would need to consider are aesthetics, cost, safety features, connectivity from the installation location, and finally, whether it is a suitable product for the existing electrical system at the property, which you will assess when you conduct the site survey but the customer should understand that this could affect the product options available to them.
Script 2
Most of what we know about Wallis Simpson is the unforgettable affair that led to the abdication of King Edward VIII. Yet, Bessie Wallis Warfield was once just a girl from Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. So how exactly did this American socialite and divorcée lure the King of England away from the throne - and what was Edward’s strategy here? Did he ever really want to become King at all? Was Wallis simply a guaranteed way out of a life he never wanted in the first place?
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About our guest:
Manchester based voice actor Toby Jackson started out studying game design at University so that he could become a game developer, but left that course after one week because he "didn't like how they were doing things!" One of his first jobs was making e-learning programs for students – which inspired him to learn how to be a voiceover because those e-learning programs needed vo!
Fast forward four years, and he has just voiced his first video game set to be released soon and carried on his game development journey by making his own game and documenting it all online.
Toby's Website
Toby's Facebook page
Toby on YouTube
@tobyjvoiceover on Instagram
@tobyjvoiceover on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 89 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Toby Jackson.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, that guy off The X Factor, Peter Dickson joins Sam and Mark to talk about his 40 years at the top of VO, why visualisation is such a powerful tool, and how to play a script without going over the top.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Are you a man?
Do you share your home with children, cats, dogs, guinea pigs and a partner that always cusses you for not taking your shoes off at the door?
Do you long for a little bit of quality man-time?
Then you need..... a MANSPACE!
You can rebuild a vintage motorcycle in your Manspace.
Watch the football on a 60" widescreen with your pals while drinking…
Responsibly in your Manspace...
Even install your favourite arcade games from the 80's!
Or we could just put some nice rattan furniture in there...and scented
Candles and pillows?
[Sound effect of Pac-Man running into a ghost as if to say....Game Over]
Yeah.....right! (sarcastically)
Script 2
He was right. I was not naturally bad. A coward broke my life and made me what I have become.
I had wronged him, I admit, but I was very sorry – and hated myself for my fault. I begged his pardon – begged for it on my knees! And he told me to go – threw me out into the streets!
(Beat)
Me! His wife! The mother of his child!
(Beat)
Thanks to him I have suffered a thousand deaths – and I have killed! I hate him…
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About our guest:
Peter Dickson is possibly the UK’s most prolific voiceover artist. He has enjoyed a career spanning almost 40 years. His voice has featured on “Britain’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor” in the UK. In a national poll, he was voted as one of the top three iconic UK voices of the decade.
Peter was the BBC's youngest ever newsreader, and his voice has featured on over 30 major computer game titles. He's voiced thousands of TV and Radio commercials, anchored awards ceremonies for some of the world’s biggest brands, and he’s worked with most of the biggest producers and stars of UK entertainment.
Peter was one of the voices of the London 2012 Olympic Games - and of course he also runs www.gravyforthebrain.com, a rapidly growing educational e learning platform for voiceovers, as well as the One Voice Conference on both sides of the Atlantic, and Vox in the UK as well.
Peter's Website
@peterdickson on Twitter
@peterdickson on Instagram
Peter on YouTube
Gravy for the Brain website
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Short trailer for Episode 88 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Peter Dickson.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Will de Renzy-Martin joins Sam and Mark to talk about transporting your listener to a pretty French village restaurant, and going BIG for a corporate - but not too big! While Mark's throat is recovering from the lurgee, Will pulls out an amazing wildlife wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about your processes when you approach character creation.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Welcome to Logis de la Cadène. Please hold, we will be with you shortly. While you’re waiting - here’s a bit of history about our family run inn. Perched on a hillside in the heart of a medieval village, Logis de la Cadene was founded in 1848 and is the oldest restaurant in Saint Émilion. We are open from Monday night to Friday night, from noon to one forty-five at lunch time and from seven thirty to nine thirty in the evening.
Script 2
The single biggest driver of company and team performance is the mindset of the leaders. If you want to give your leaders cutting-edge strategies to overcome adversity, achieve peak performance, and scale your company, then J.V. Davids is the transformational leadership expert you've been looking for.
When J.V. founded his first software company in California, he realized he needed to level up his leadership skills. So, he earned a master's degree in psychology and trained in neuroscience. The result? Radiant Technologies landed on the Inc. 5000 list, won #1 Best Place to Work, and Michael was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Graduating from a classical training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in 2017, Will de Renzy-Martin dipped his toe into audiobooks, commercials, and corporate explainers, but soon his love for games and animation drew him into the world of character work - the perfect outlet for his versatile voice, and playful imagination.
Will was the voice of Hercule Poirot the BAFTA Scotland Game-winning Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases in 2021, and returned to voice the Belgian detective in its sequel The London Case in 2023, the same year in which his animation reel won the One Voice Award for Best Demo Reel Performance.
Will’s voice is truly elastic, able to jump between age ranges, pitches, accents and timbres at a moment’s notice.
Will is a part of several productions releasing in 2024, including: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and The Wingfeather Saga: Season 2
Will's Website
@willvoiceit on Instagram
@willvoiceit on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for Episode 87 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Will de Renzy-Martin.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Dev Joshi joins Sam and Mark to talk about gaming - and rather cleverly we retrofit a gaming script with some entirely new characters. We talk about punctuation, what styles are accessible for kids listening, and the strict timings of gaming lines.
Our VO question this week is all about what to expect in studio when you go for a gaming job - and the things you might not expect after you've signed that NDA!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In addition, the laid-over pleat design of Uni-fold benefits from another key feature. The uniform flow of fluid across the entire surface of the filter medium. In contrast, for fan pleat filters, the upstream flow channel of the medium is much more open than the downstream side due to the standard, triangular pleat structure. Consequently, the flow is highest at the bottom of the pleat.
Script 2
[Speaks seductively] I think... This is the last time we'll see each other. Bye bye.
[Speaks in a joking tone] I highly doubt someone like me can just pray and get lucky, hahaha. Farewell!
[Speaks seductively] Well, I look forward to the next time I see you, honey. At times like this, all you can do is wish for luck.
[Smiles] Haha! I guess jokes aren't really your forte. Tah-tah.
[Speaks in a joking tone] If everything goes well, maybe some light will find this place of destruction, right?
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About our guest:
Dev Joshi is an American voice actor currently based in London, she split her time as a child between London and New York. She has an English degree from King’s College London and a diploma in musical theatre from Associated Studios.
Dev has been nominated for two Vox Awards and three One Voice Awards and her previous clients have included Lego, Spotify, Ford and Youtube. She has done several video games; Tom Clancy’s Division 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Aliens Dark Descent and Stellar Blade to name a few.
Most recently she appeared in “The Garfield Movie” alongside Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham as Jon’s love interest, the veterinarian “Liz."
Dev's Website
@Devikajoshi on Instagram
@Devikajoshi on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 86 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Dev Joshi.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Jonathan Pagden joins Sam and Mark to talk about the art of Vogging - being the Voice of God - or as Jonathan calls it "Voice Presenting". Plus we reveal what choices to make when approaching a script with a mystery!
Our VO question this week is all about the things Jonathan looks forward to at the END of a VOG job!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Funny how things work out in the end. The dinner went really well, and bless him, Tom apologised about lying to me. He said he had been scared by the strength of his feelings for me and needed time away to figure out what he wanted.
I thought I’d try cooking oysters to start, then it was pan-seared pork chops in a creamy sauce followed by chocolate cheesecake; I had to buy that though.
We sat chatting afterwards, but he had to leave because he was feeling queasy. The last I heard he was in hospital on a drip, and they called me and asked me what we’d had for dinner.
Script 2
Here’s what the judges said: Louisa has shown that passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to take a chance really does pay off. Her marketing flex and approach has seen some very impressive results and she has clearly made a big impact within the MegaCorp Group team.
That’s why Louisa James, of MegaCorp GROUP is now the proud holder of the NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR – MARKETING trophy.
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About our guest:
Jonathan is one of very few trying to specialise in 'Voice Presenting'.
He's been speaking into microphones professionally since 1981, and was one of the first to do corporate VOG as part of the event rather than as just 'Ladies and Gentlemen".
He specialises in awards shows, doing all the tricky bits of script and keeping things on track while also reacting to anything that happens, but like any voiceover he can adapt his tone to suit the situation - it's just that not many voiceovers need the same tones as he does...
Jonathan's Website
Jonathan's Facebook page
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Short trailer for Episode 85 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jonathan Pagden.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Anthony Rudd joins Sam and Mark to talk about squeezing too many words into a thirty second commercial, how TV promos can be voiced in a variety of styles, and how some acronyms are just too difficult to say correctly!
Our VO question this week is all about what you'd tell your younger self about your career!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Saturday the 7th of September, join us for the 10th Anniversary of Pride in Ninbridge!
Gates open from midday at Higher Loxley with a great line up of music, comedy, drag and cabaret through till 10pm and it’s free to get in!
So, whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, share the Pride as we celebrate diversity and equality.
Pride in Ninbridge. Saturday the 7th of September at Higher Loxley with headline sponsor Bank on Us.
Details at Ninbridgepridefestival.com
Script 2
FROM APPLE TV PLUS
THE TWO-TIME EMMY-WINNING COMEDY SERIES… RETURNS
IT'S TIME TO BELIEVE AGAIN
TED LASSO SEASON THREE
NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV PLUS
SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
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About our guest:
Anthony was born in the era of Sgt. Pepper and grew up during the 70s practicing piano and recording the world around him with his first microphone. At 16, he worked on Elton John's Ice On Fire album! He then pursued a career in music, playing in various bands and occasionally appearing on BBC 6 Music as a solo artist.
In the early 90s, Anthony tried many jobs before entering the world of radio, where he hosted his own shows on local and regional stations and worked as a "flying eye" traffic reporter on national stations. Alongside his radio career, he started working as a voice-over artist and built his own professional studio. In his free time, he enjoys baking bread, painting, and not bothering people too much so they won't take away his microphone.
Anthony's Website
Anthony's Facebook page
@anthonyrudd on Twitter
The movies Anthony made are:
Night of the British Dead Website or buy on Amazon
Monster from British Hell Buy on Amazon
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Short trailer for Episode 84 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Anthony Rudd.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Armin Hierstetter joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating a performance for fast cars (when the pictures really do the talking), cooking, and some very naughty adult things... plus Sam has a top kitchen tip for you!
Our VO question this week is all about the common mistakes people make when auditioning on Pay-2-Play sites.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Take cooking. We all have to rustle up a meal. At one end of the scale, there's scrambled eggs on toast (which is a small step up from a pot noodle) and at the other end, there's that tricky Ottolenghi recipe that you might try to whip up on a free weekend. But if we really want to push the boat out, then we head to a restaurant and get the experts to cook up something special. Getting it right is important - and that gives us the chance to choose the perfect solution.
Script 2
Bilsterberg is a modern racetrack in northern Germany. Over a 4.2 km stretch with 19 challenging curves, you can improve your skills and test the potential of your car and accessories. You don't find spectator stands here, it's all about driving, not watching.
The Porsche Cayman with its 4-cylinder engine is a quite underrated car. Let's see how it performs on track.
The Manhart MH2 GRT is challenging for tyres on a racetrack - due to its relatively high weight and its enormous power.
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About our guest:
Armin Hierstetter is a German entrepreneur most well known as the founder of Bodalgo, a multi-award-winning and leading online casting platform for voiceover talents.
Before turning to the voiceover business, Armin worked in magazine publishing for close to two decades, most notably as Editor of "PENTHOUSE" and the highly successful teenage magazine "Sugar" and as Publishing Director for the men’s magazine "FHM."
Armin lives with his wife and two daughters in Munich, Bavaria.
Armin's Website
@bodalgo on Twitter
Armin's Facebook page
Armin on YouTube
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Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 83 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Armin Hierstetter.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Tom Hillenbrand joins Sam and Mark to talk about the cinematic feel of golden voiceover, how your face shape can change the way you sound, and Sam comes up with her most surprising fun fact yet!
Our VO question this week is all about live simultaneous interpretation for the big screen!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Here is our gold mining operation on Australia’s richest goldfield. Under and around this city is one of the largest gold deposits in Australia. 10 million ounces, 311 tonnes of gold. The source of the gold vein was very special. Gold fluids rose from deep in the earth’s crust towards the surface. Filling giant east west cracks in the granite. These cracks are up to 5kms long and kilometres deep. Our geological studies and drilling have defined a gold resource of 23 million tonnes of rock containing 14 grams gold per tonne.
Script 2
Some folks love a holiday where they do…. (Pause) Nothing.
But if you have the spirit of an explorer, Travelglobe from Sadlers Travel have been
leading the way in escorted touring for over 70 years.
Don’t lift a finger ! We organise everything from the flights and accommodation to authentic experiences and flavours.
Extraordinary adventures await with Travelglobe.
Another brilliant holiday idea from Sadlers Travel.
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About our guest:
Tom started out voicing for his own and his fellow students’ films at college (both animation and live-action), where he studied graphic design, specialising in film and animation and has gone on to work in various genres of voiceover including live simultaneous interpretation in cinemas, commercial, corporate, e-learning, radio comedy and animation. He used to be a comedian as part of the double act Hitchcock’s Half Hour but (he says) he isn’t funny any more.
Tom's Website
@tomhillenbrandvoiceover on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 82 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Tom Hillenbrand.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Curt Hilton joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a news script to life - and why all newsreaders seem to have the same rhythmic qualities. We explore how to sell-a-dream for a client, and how to take luxury to spooky by a subtle vocal change. There's also a wildcard on a putting green from a pro golfer!
Our VO question this week is all about voiceover podcasts - and the best tips and tricks we've each picked up from our guests!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
You are listening to breaking news. I am Alex Baker. It is six pm.
Babylonian forces led by King Nebuchadnezzar attacked the Kingdom’s capital earlier today.
Judah's world-renowned temple, once known as an architectural marvel, has been reduced to rubble.
Many of the temple's expensive furnishings were seized by King Nebuchadnezzar.
We are joined by political analyst Glen Stone to discuss the regional significance of today's dramatic events.
Script 2
Imagine a haven right in your backyard where nature and recreation unite, offering a space for everyone. Picture a riverfront transformed with innovative design to be enjoyed for generations. Welcome to Carolina Rapids.
Expertly positioned rocks downstream from the dam create safe tubing channels, plentiful fishing spots, swimming pools, natural riverbank seating, and thrilling rapids for paddling.
Carolina Rapids is more than just a park. To bring this vision to life, we need your support. Make Carolina Rapids a reality. Advocate for Carolina Rapids.
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Curt Hilton has been in the voiceover industry for over 20 years. He started in radio voicing commercials for local businesses. Subsqeuently he's voiced and produced commercials for companies all over the world. In fact most of his work is commercial, video game and animation.
He also runs Hilton Productions - helping clients with pre and post production, voiceovers, content creation, social media marketing and more. He hosts another essential VO podcast called "Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton" which features voice actors, directors, musicians, animators and more.
Curt's Website
@curthiltonvo on Instagram
Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QjKiFI85Z71tFw-0_PoEA
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
https://www.voxbox.studio/
Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 81 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Curt Hilton
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
https://www.voxbox.studio/
Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Paul Delaross joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a cinematic feel to your reads, how to lift words out of a dull corporate script, and how being animated in the booth (or waggling) can really improve performance!
Our VO question this week is all about the difference between performing on stage and performing in front of a mic.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
It’s important that we don’t all think the same way. That we move differently, even to the same beat.
Our differences are what makes life magical. And we want to celebrate being different - so we can learn from each other and make better decisions… be more creative and grow the business.
At Blaze, our mission is to find the best people, whoever and wherever they are. A diverse workforce that can approach a task from all sorts of angles.
Script 2
Vikings were known for their legendary strength and spirit. Among their legacy were not gold or land, but finely crafted armour, their second skin.
Now centuries later Vikings from all over the world gather to challenge their strength and endurance. They crawl through thick mud, fly off the highest Fjords and wade themselves through icy waters. Only those who succeed are earning themselves the armour that holds Odin’s power, their second skin. The Strong Viking Finisher Shirt. / A Strong Viking Finisher Shirt.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Paul Dela Ross has been a full time voice actor for seven years, for five One Voice Awards, and this year the recipient of best male performer in animation.
He's recorded for triple BAFTA winning games, national and international TV ads, radio ads, cartoons and ADR for feature films.
Paul lives on a farm in Halifax with a herd of cows, 3 horses, 3 dogs and a toddler!
Paul's Website
Paul's Facebook group
See the Bavarian Stompers here: https://www.oomparty.co.uk/
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.
https://www.voxbox.studio/
Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 80 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Delaross.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Gregory Dwyer joins Sam and Mark to talk about re-imagining really well known characters, voicing works that are out-of-copyright, a booth within a booth, and we herd some chickens with a Fox!
Our VO question this week is all about Project Gutenberg - and how it could help your career no end!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
You don’t need a watch winder - you need a Fox.
Handmade
Precise
And, just like your automatic watch, unique.
Because only a Fox can be set just right to give your watch the perfect wind, in whichever direction it desires.... one precision instrument for another.
Isn’t that just fantastic?
So.. if you have an automatic watch and you really, truly care for it.
Don’t get a watch winder. Get a Fox.
Script 2
“Hallo!” said Pooh.
“Hallo!” said Tigger. “I’ve found somebody just like me. I thought I was the only one of them.”
Pooh got out of bed, and began to explain what a looking glass was, but just as he was getting to the interesting part,Tigger said: “Excuse me a moment, but there’s something climbing up your table,” and with one loud Worraworraworraworraworra, he jumped at the end of the tablecloth, pulled it to the ground, wrapped himself up in it three times, rolled to the other end of the room, and, after a terrible struggle, got his head into the daylight again, and said cheerfully: “Have I won?”
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Gregory is a New Zealand Born, Australian Based, Voice Artist, Audiobook Narrator & Voice Actor. He has a quarter of a century's international experience in Voice, Theatre, Film, Radio and Television.
Before that he was a Full-Time Forensic Crime Scene examiner for 18 years. Delivering a high standard of expertise that has only added to his general knowledge in many subjects. He has now returned to performing full time focussing on audiobooks where he gets to create many character voices gathered from his extensive international travel having lived, worked or visited many countries and all seven continents.
Gregory's Website
@voice_from_the_booth on Instagram
Gregory on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
A reminder that you can look for works that are out of copyright at Project Gutenberg
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 79 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Gregory Dwyer.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Will Harrison-Wallace joins Sam and Mark to talk about calming mindfulness scripts, how to deal with repeating words, bringing to life a film-noir scenario and some great stories about his characters in Thomas and Friends. Sam gets a little confused at the start of the show, and Mark brings out a Shakespearean tragedy wildcard!
Our VO question this week is all about how easy it is to transition between stage acting and voice acting.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Embracing mindfulness in the kitchen allows you to turn an everyday task into a moment of peace and presence. The best part? You’re incorporating mindfulness into something you already do, making it an effortless addition to your routine. Job done!
Start by setting the stage for mindfulness. Take a moment to breathe deeply and clear your mind. Gather all your ingredients and tools, arranging them neatly. Notice the colours, textures, and shapes of the ingredients. Lift the herbs to your nose and smell them. As you wash your hands, feel the temperature of the water and the sensation of cleanliness.
Script 2
On phone (to Dave Goodwin, CEO of EVATION): Of course. I’ll be there right away.
Narration: May 21st. I receive a call from Goodwin, known to his friends as Dave. He’s CEO of a finance company called EVATION, and they’re in a whole world of trouble. Caught up in the middle of a money laundering crisis from hell, and I already have a bad feeling about this case. I’d better not keep him waiting. Sounds like he needs help fast, or my name’s not Private Inspector Decker. I take off into the night and make my way to EVATION HQ.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Will Harrison-Wallace is a Londoner.. his route into acting & voice work was slightly unorthodox… spending a number of years in the financial markets when the financial crash of 2008 presented an open door for him! He did a 1 year MA at Drama School - and thereafter began a very different chapter. Acting work has mostly been on stage - UK tours, regional theatre, London fringe and - in the last few years - at the NT and West End.
One of his very first VO jobs was providing the voice of a Bingo Caller for a Facebook Bingo game…. He enjoys character work - which other than audio drama and video games has included, Dubbing / ADR / Looping & Museum Exhibition Characters.... This year Game Titles include 'Warhammer III - Total War' and 'Age of Water’ .
He's also the voice of 3 characters in Thomas & Friends; the latest iteration of Thomas the Tank Engine shown on Channel 5 in the UK.
Will's Website
@willhwallacevo on Instagram
@willhwallace on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Here's the link to Thomas & Friends on My5 in the UK: https://www.channel5.com/show/thomas-friends
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 78 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Will Harrison-Wallace.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martine Richards joins Sam and Mark to talk about doing voiceover in the sweltering heat, scripts that appear to be one thing and turn out to be another, and how flapping and screaming is very common!
Our VO question this week is all about how improvisation can make you a better voice actor!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This is Smithson Architectural Services. I’d like to introduce you to some of the specialised services that we provide. There’s screen printing, handles, machine engraving, bronzing, bespoke and standard signage in all materials, specialised fabrication, sand blasting, CNC machining. We now have large custom-made bronzing tanks and we’re able to achieve many different tones and shades of bronze to suit all tastes and requirements. Please speak with our Sales Team about your bronzing projects.
Script 2
Due to gender bias, women frequently get overlooked for management opportunities.
Research has revealed that people identify different traits with different genders, and link management attributes like risk-taking and decisiveness with men. One study found that women are over 80% more effective than men in management proficiencies like stepping forward and pushing for results. Despite numerous research proposing that men and women are equally capable of working in leadership, women are promoted less than their male colleagues.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Martine Richards is a British/Canadian actress and award-winning voice actor based in West Sussex. She's probably best known for her on-screen roles in SYNC and BBC2 drama DANCING ON THE EDGE. She is proud to be in the cast of Stonewall UK’s vital campaign, which recently scooped up two British Arrow Awards. Last year, Martine’s Gaming Demo won ‘Best Female Performance’ at the UK One Voice Awards and, this year, she won VOPeeps' international scholarship to attend VO Atlanta. Some of her clients include: McCain, Barclays, Disney, Hoover and Pantene. Martine loves meditation, long walks in nature and a good VO social.
Martine's Website
@voice_actor_martine_richards on Instagram
@MartineRichard8 on Twitter
Martine on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Martine talked about doing improv with Ace Ruele - the founder of Creature Bionics. Here's the link to his training page: https://www.creaturebionics.com/training
and you can find Chris Mead at: https://chrismead.co
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 77 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martine Richards.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mark Collins joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different ways a wizard can be portrayed, whether sensual is always the way, and how characters you've portrayed before can be a great starting point.
Our VO question this week is all about the mid-Atlantic accent. What is it, and how do you get one?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
With it’s sublime a-list allure, red lipstick has long been the makeup essential of red carpets, award shows, and black-tie galas. Swiping on a coating of crimson taps into the star power, captivating elegance, and je ne sais quoi associated with the actresses of what’s become known as the Golden Age of Hollywood, which began in the late 1920s.
Script 2
Bluey, you’ve saved my son, for that I will reward you with a magical wand that will grant you five wishes - but you must think hard before you make a wish. You can fulfil wishes for yourself and others as well, but be careful, if someone else gets the wand, he will get the five wishes. To activate it, you must say a special magical phrase while holding it.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Mark Collins is an actor with over 25 years behind the mic experience. He spent his early years in the military having adventures on UN peace keeping missions to the Middle Eastern region & beyond. He's a proud dad of 3 amazing grown-up children, and grandfather to 4.
As a former military NCO, he brings an unmatched professionalism, technical ability & attention to detail to his creative work - along with the ability to completely let loose and play in character. He's participated in over 100 radio plays and audio dramas as an actor, producer and editor. His performance is informed by a wealth of experience from a life well-travelled and well lived...so far.
Mark's Website
@MarkCollinsVO on Twitter
@markcollinsvo on Instagram
Mark on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 76 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mark Collins.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Camilla Laxton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring a surprise into a script, playing a scammer, and how an international advert read changes depending on where it's being shown.
Our VO question this week is all about lifting-the-lid on what agents really want from both voice actors and clients!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
What is the meaning of the good life?
Is it your family?
Your house?
Your business?
Yes... It is all of these things.
This is what we call Legacy.
We work tirelessly, with dedicated individuals, armed with the latest technology... to TRICK you out of all of it. That's right, to take all of your money
Fraud. Your legacy... Our Jetski.
Script 2
Spin your passion into a business with Shopify.
And break sales records with the world’s best-converting checkout.
You heard me, the world’s best-converting checkout.
Your customers can check out here, check out there,
check out everywhere.
Now that’s music to your ears. Any way you spin it,
You can be a smash hit with Shopify.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Camilla Laxton is a distinctive voice in our industry. She's both an experienced voice talent agent and a versatile voice actor.
She started her career as a live continuity announcer. Over the years she developed expertise across all genres of voiceovers and audio production, working for brands including BBC, ITV, Dell, Netflix, Jaguar, Fisher Price and Norwegian Air. She's also the voice of the Oslo tramline!
With her working insight into all facets of the industry and passion for collaboration, Camilla successfully supports audio projects from the idea stage, through casting and creation and into post production.
At Loquacious she simply loves bringing brands and voice talents together in creative synergy.
Camilla's Website
@loquacious_media on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 75 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Camilla Laxton.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mars Lipowski joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to spice up very dry corporate scripts, bringing out the evil and why that's so much fun, plus a shiny floor gameshow host and a mum at the schoolgates feature in the Wildcard section.
Our VO question this week is all about what you should prepare for when creating a gaming demo reel.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
So what does customer intimacy really mean? We’ve split it into 3 key areas:
1.Understanding – through understanding what our customers want more clearly than the competition, we can better meet customer needs.
2.Influencing – through shaping what customers want, and lending them our international insight, we can be better placed to deliver for them.
3.Creating - through co-creating new solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow, we can be true partners to our customers.
Script 2
Mr Jefferson... we have learned that you’ve been purposely failing in your obligations to the company, claiming that apparently it contradicts your beliefs, have you not?...
So as of this moment you no longer work for us...
and any assets accumulated for your family during your employment have been seized. Mr. Jefferson, You have been very foolish thinking that playing against the largest space mining company in the world would be to your advantage.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Mars Lipowski, a multi award-nominated, bilingual voice actor, is like a high-street Polish delicatessen. World-renowned, traditional cold cuts, heart-warming, home-made preserves… lined with a loving heart, strong work ethic and resilience.
Mars grew up behind the Iron Curtain, around cinemas and theatre shows in a film maker family. This love for different areas of art spread across many planes of his life. He is a trained actor, BA of Fine Arts… and a full-contact karate instructor. Add audio designing skills, broadcast media background, a total love for voice acting and you get a guy, who can fist his way through a brick wall, while calmly reciting haiku with a smooth, mesmerising voice.
Some of the recent projects Mars has lent his voice to include: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & III, Total War: Pharao, Age of Water and a Philips Saeco TV campaign.
Mars's Website
@mars.lipowski on Instagram
@MarsLipowski on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 74 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mars Lipowski.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, James Brown joins Sam and Mark to talk about off-the-beaten-track travelogues, how sci-fi can conjure all kinds of voices, and why physical movement in the booth is good. There's a nerd, a laconic Frenchman and a nosey neighbour in the wildcard section!
Our VO question this week is all about how and where to find clients - what works and what doesn't in marketing your voiceover business,
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The Omega. A world adrift in the galaxy’s heart.
A riddle teetering at the edge of the black hole
Steered and ruled by a strange synthetic intelligence
The Freemind
It languished in solitude for eons
Devoid of its architects, devoid of purpose
It began searching for new tokens to play with
It found you
And you came.
Script 2
In all corners of the world, there are new experiences to be found.
Hidden gems to discover,
Local quirks to uncover.
More Corners is the travel guide, that shows you what lies just off the beaten path.
The things to see and do, that you can find, when you look just that little bit harder.
Because there’s more than just four corners to the world.
There are More Corners.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
James Brown is a Devon based full time voiceover with soul!
He's a former broadcast journalist and documentary maker who lived and worked in Moscow for 14 years, which is where he met his wife and where his son was born. James is bi-lingual in Russian and English. He works across all genres of voice, and enjoys crossfit, watching rugby and adventure video games.
James's Website
@jamesbrownvoice on Twitter
@jamesbrownvoice on Instagram
James's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 73 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and James Brown.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Dutch voice actor Bart Kooiman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the millennial read (and what that even means), a panto documentary, and how some clients don't give you enough information. There's a boy who comes face-to-face with a dragon and a farmer gets an electric shock!
Our VO question this week is all about the evolution of language, both Dutch and English.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Pantomimes are full of quick changes and transformations. And the dressers, often poised in the wings, are on hand to help with fastenings and complicated costumes.
Zips though can be a nightmare: quick if they run smoothly but disastrous if they stick. There are few things more likely to stress out an actor than the panic of going on stage half dressed.
Quick-change costumes are designed so that they can be removed quickly - and rigged so they can be put on quickly… very quickly!
Script 2
Stressexe is a marketplace where bookings can be bought, sold, and bid on.
Here’s how…
Let’s say a guy - call him Craig – makes a reservation.
It could be for a barber, or membership of a golf club – or maybe it’s for a toy, for his niece.
But what happens if Craig can’t use his reservation anymore?
Maybe he has to work late. Or maybe the sitter has cancelled.
Craig’s place goes to waste.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Bart Kooiman was born and raised in Amsterdam. His voice clients include brands like Citroën, Head & Shoulders, Heineken, Listerine and the Red Cross. He works primarily in Dutch, but with his Dutch-to-neutral European accent he’s booked in English as well.
Bart has had a knack for acting since he was a boy. At 13, he did his first voice-over job for Dutch national television, voicing a group of 16 Moldovian foster children. He continued acting on stage through college in both classical and contemporary plays with an independent Amsterdam theatre group.
As project manager, Bart found out he loved storytelling. He began his voice acting business in 2019 and discovered it’s the best career in the world.
Mostly booked for explainers, he loves it most when he can go all the way with crazy acting roles. As one of his clients put it: Bart is like a speech chameleon. He calls himself Dutch voice nerd, because playing with words is what makes him get up every day. Well, that and his 3 kids.
Bart's Website
@bartkooiman_voiceover on Instagram
Bart on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Here are the pronunciation guides we talked about:
For Howjsay click here
For YouGlish click here
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 72 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bart Kooiman.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Bev Standing joins Sam and Mark to talk about balancing the right level of caring and nurturing in a heart-tugging script, making sense of seemingly technical nonsense scripts, bringing out your inner Goddess, and Mark attempts the ballet "first position"!
Our VO question this week is all about entering the voiceover industry in later life - and the advantages that can bring!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
We are starting to test large-scale improvements to team perks. We haven't created a new system, but rather developed the existing one. Let's call it a serious evolution.
Now, each team member has just six slots for main perks. There is good news for crew members who fulfill several roles at once. It is a "bonus perk" system. If a crew member has a secondary qualification, it will be trained alongside the major one. Bonus perks do not increase the total training time, no matter how many there are.
Script 2
Losing a child is terrifying.
A nightmare many people face every day in our country
To help locate a child, it takes a company that is everywhere.
Introducing: Lost Child Awareness
Our company, the biggest out of home media company here…
Turned its billboards into a real-time tool for searching for lost children.
With the support of advertisers, every single ad stops, and the search starts.
Lost Child Awareness.
When a child is lost, there's nothing more important to be advertised.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Bev is a full time voice actor and has been for over 10 years. Located in Ontario Canada, her focus is on commercial, non-broadcast, elearning and telephony for the most part but has also narrated the one and only season of a TV show titled "The People's Couch", based off Goggle Box in the UK.
She's been an animated ball with arms and legs for a maths program, voiced characters in a WarGaming video, and so far has recorded one audio book.
Bev might be best known as the original Text-to-Speech voice of TikTok, who in 2021 brought a lawsuit against the social media platform for the unauthorised use of her voice.
She is also a co-Territory Controller for Gravy for the Brain Canada, alongside Graeme Spicer.
Bev's Website
@bevstanding on Instagram
@bevstanding on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 71 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bev Standing.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jo Ashe joins Sam and Mark to talk about audio walking tours, how to give castles, towers and fortresses a character voice, going from huge to tiny within the same script... and how to properly project a fit of the giggles!
Our VO question this week is all about whether it you that you bring to a script or a character version of you!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
No-one likes unhappy users.
Getting good feedback is vital!
But traditional end-user surveys don’t work.
Happy IT gives you that vital feedback.
In fact, Happy IT combined with operational data from your block system, gives you ‘outcome based analytics’.
This is a measure of how happy your end-users are with their IT devices, apps and services.
Now you can identify issues, root causes and related processes that need to be changed.
Script 2
Good day to you! I’m up here! But how could you miss me - me the fortress. Since the 13th century I have been sitting high above the Valley. Day in and day out I watch the jolly excitement of the city and the people are very proud when looking up at the fortress hill to see my imposing walls. I have already experienced many things, the funny, the sad and the peculiar; but what is happening now, it truly leaves me speechless; it’s unbelievable the fate awaiting me!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Jo is one of the 4th generation of an acting family. She’s an experienced actress having worked in theatre, films and tv all her life. She is now also an award winning voiceover and has recorded audio dramas, games, animations, audiobooks, documentaries and museum guides. Her clients include The BBC, Warner Brothers, John Lewis, Ring, Macmillan, Boots, Headspace, Chase Bank and the EU. Jo has been once again nominated for the Radio Drama One Voice Award.
Jo's Website
@jo.ashe on Instagram
@JoAshe2 on Twitter
Jo's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 70 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jo Ashe.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Anna Cass joins Sam and Mark to talk about about carefully crafted bespoke reads, how to skip over punctuation to bring new life to a script and the balance between friendly and corporate. There's also much childish hilarity as we realise it's episode 69!
Our VO question this week is all about the key things you need to know as a newcomer to the industry.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Ιnvesting in your employees’ training and development is critical for the success of your company. That’s where TUVIX comes in! We’re an eLearning provider company that offers customised eLearning courses for your employees.
Are you tired of outdated and ineffective learning methods?
Do you want to take your training to the next level?
Look no further than TUVIX - a premier eLearning provider! With our customised e-learning courses, your employees can learn at their own pace, at a time and place that’s convenient for them.
Script 2
Alice looked round eagerly, and found that it was the Red Queen. ‘She’s grown a good deal!’ was her first remark. She had indeed: when Alice first found her in the ashes, she had been only three inches high — and here she was, half a head taller than Alice herself!
‘It’s the fresh air that does it,’ said the Rose: ‘wonderfully fine air it is, out here.’
‘I think I’ll go and meet her,’ said Alice, for, though the flowers were interesting enough, she felt that it would be far grander to have a talk with a real Queen.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Anna Cass is a relative newcomer to the UK Voice industry, originally from Hertfordshire, now based in East London. Her natural accent is Estuary/London, and she sounds youthful, husky, and very relatable.
As well as voiceover Anna's an avid musical theatre fan and she's the lead singer in a Disney-Rock covers band. She loves music festivals, is working towards her PADI scuba diving certificate, and owns a pet turtle called squirtle.
Anna's Website
@annacassvoice on Instagram
@Anna_Casss on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 69 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anna Cass.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Christopher Kent joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to sound luxurious but at a right old pace, a cheeky read for a saucy doc, words that just don't want to come out right, and how you can't say no to a spoon bending!
Our VO question this week is all about the best notes a voice director can give to a voice actor.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In the post war years, British cinema boomed with a combination of sentimental romances… and patriotic war films.
But by the late 1960s… the domestic movie industry was in trouble; film production had halved, and over 3,000 cinemas had closed.
Auditoria were becoming bingo halls, and television was now the main source of entertainment, with millions of viewers tuning into soap operas… variety shows… and even DIY.
But TV wasn’t satisfying everyone.
Script 2
The night unfolds, and with it, your story, your fragrance.
L’Air de la Nuit for men.
The perfect melody for your loved one.
In every step, a rhythm; in every glance, a harmony.
The night is yours. Unleash its essence.
Discover the night's allure with L’Air de la Nuit for men from Lux Fragrances. Find us on the high street or search online.
L’Air de la Nuit - One scent to rule them all.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Christopher Kent is one of the UK’s leading voice professionals, best known for major movie trailers like No Time to Die, One Life and The King’s Speech, commercials for Porsche, BMW, AEG and FedEx, plus numerous documentaries, games and audiobooks.
As an actor his London stage appearances have included Cyrano de Bergerac with Robert Lindsay at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Government Inspector with Timothy Spall at Greenwich Theatre. His solo live performances of epic story-telling and poetry have been widely acclaimed. During the 2020 lockdown his livestreamed performance from memory of Tennyson's hour long epic poem ‘Enoch Arden’ was seen around the world and subsequently recorded as a critically applauded CD by SOMM Recordings.
Chris is also the director of CKUK Media Ltd, the London recording studio and multilingual production company. As resident voice director he has run sessions at CKUK with everyone from Dame Judi Dench to Uri Geller.
Christopher's Website
@christopherkent_ckuk on Instagram
@ckukvo on Twitter
Christopher's Facebook page
Christopher on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 68 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Christopher Kent.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Emma Griffiths joins Sam and Mark to talk about tall stories, wizarding family traits and chocolate tasting - plus there's an awful lot of giggling!
Our VO question this week is all about your top ambitions in the voiceover field - what's still on your VO bucket list?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This strange tale was one of the strangest I have ever heard in my life. Normally you’d just listen to it and think that the person had just walked out of the ‘tall story club.’ And if it weren’t for the fact that the Browning family had really existed, that there were photographs and diaries and people who actually knew them - as well as all the newspaper cuttings of course - you’d fast forget it.
Script 2
My family. I love them, but sometimes I wonder what goes on inside their heads…
My daughter. Loves the planet AND loves annoying her big brother. Ah! she’s a Hufflepuff!
My everyday hero! He does require a lot of flattery though. Definitely Gryffindor.
Ambitious. Misunderstood? Only wears black…he’s in his Slytherin phase! We’ve all been there…
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Born and raised in Shropshire, Emma Griffiths has a degree in Illustration but decided not to pursue this as a career and worked for a number of years in graduate recruitment for Cadburys and others... so when when she decided to move into voiceover it was a huge change.
She her teeth in audiobooks but moved into more corporate and commercial work since because it suits her working style better.
Emma's worked with some big blue-chip clients including Chanel, Lego, Ferrero, Selfridges, and Audible Studios.
In her spare time she loves nature (she's a bit of a bird geek) and loves wood-walks with her Samoyed Toby. She loves great food and live comedy.
Emma's Website
Emma's Facebook page
@EmmaGriffithsVO on Instagram
@EmmaGriffithsVO on Twitter
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 67 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Griffiths.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Noni Lewis joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants!
Our VO question this week is all about the changes we've seen over a quarter of a century in the voiceover business.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Elizabeth's most treasured corgi was Susan, who was gifted to the Princess on her 18th birthday in 1944.
Susan quickly became Elizabeth's constant companion and loyal friend through thick and thin.
She was so attached to Susan that she insisted on taking her along on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947, hiding the dog under a pile of blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding.
Their bond was unbreakable, transcending even the formalities of royal protocol.
Script 2
We’re H.O.T. - the Builders Merchants with gorgeous supplies.
From sumptuous bricks, made with real sweat and tears, to mouth-watering timber and plumbing supplies to get you all hot and sweaty.
We’ve got free local delivery, and charming experts on-hand to seduce you.
Hot Property Builders - now open on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff. Minimum spend applies to free delivery.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Noni Lewis is a bilingual Welsh actor, voiceover, writer and director with a 25 year background in theatre and voice. Over the years she has become the go-to voice for all things Welsh as well as continuing to perform a diverse range of accents and characters alongside regular corporate and commercial work. Noni has voiced for the BBC, S4C, Aardman, and many other clients in promos, movies, cartoons, radio plays, live radio performances, poetry readings and everything in-between.
Noni's Website
@noni_lewis on Instagram
@NoniLewis on Twitter
Noni's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 66 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Noni Lewis.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scott Chambers joins Sam and Mark from Florida to talk about the US radio imaging market, being super tall, getting to grips with an introspective Mum (or Dad) and what happens when you lose your patience with kids!
Our VO question this week is all about whether the US market wants British voices and vice-versa.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Female version - He’s a good father. He’s better with Sarah than I am, much more patient. He’ll read her the same bedtime story over and over. And do all the voices. As if it’s the first time. Never seems to get sick of it. It’s nice to see him like that, happy and comfortable like that. He’s a good dad. He can do no wrong in her eyes. A good husband too, I suppose. Maybe I’m being silly.
You wouldn’t think you could hate the sound of running water, would you? Maybe it’s me has the problem. Dr, I’m afraid of the sound of running water. Everyone’s afraid of something aren’t they?
Male version - She’s a good mum. She’s better with Sarah than I am, much more patient. She’ll read her the same bedtime story over and over. And do all the voices. As if it’s the first time. Never seems to get sick of it. It’s nice to see her like that, happy and comfortable like that. She’s a good mum. She can do no wrong in her eyes. A good wife too, I suppose. Maybe I’m being silly.
You wouldn’t think you could hate the sound of running water, would you? (laughs) Maybe it’s me has the problem. Dr, I’m afraid of the sound of running water. Everyone’s afraid of something aren’t they?
Script 2
Remember…some of the best times of your life… haven't happened yet. And this is one of ‘em: (winners screaming) Win a thousand dollars, 13 times a day. Claim your share of half a million dollars, next.
Grab the family. Get out of town. And head to Disney! Family 4 packs of tickets, every hour, on the hour.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Scott Chambers has lent his voice to some of the most trusted global brands, including AT&T, Burger King, Coca-Cola, and many more. In addition to commercials, he specializes in radio imaging and promos... and can be heard on a number of radio stations in North America, as the imaging and promo voice.
Scott is also an accomplished live announcer and host. Event clients include NASCAR, United Airlines, NGPA and others. He's served as a host at voiceover conferences like VO Atlanta and One Voice Conference in Dallas, TX and London, UK.
Living far outside of major hubs like LA and NY, Scott prefers to take the small-town, big career approach. He lives on Perdido Key in Florida. Scott enjoys spending time with family, flying airplanes, boating, relaxing on the beach and world travel.
Scott's Website
Scott on YouTube
@ScottChambers on Twitter
@ScottChambersVO on Instagram
Scott's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 65 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Chambers.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, writer and voice actor Debs Wardle joins Sam and Mark to talk about turning over your own characters to other voice actors, how to create exertion noises, and embodying the undead!
Our VO question this week is all about what writers create first - the characters or the universe they live in.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
(Sounds of a horse and cart being loaded)
‘Hup, the headmaster's chair, ‘hup the bench of the seven aldermen, and here, the bench for the rich gentlemen of the guilds… And isn’t that the magistrate's hat?
(mimicking/sarcastic)
Luxury cloth. Exclusive and hard-wearing!
(laughs)
Come on, Frederic, let’s go. We can come back later for the steward’s furniture.
Script 2
Actually, I am from a noble family, thank you very much. My family held this land for generations, but after the conquest it was confiscated, handed over to those vile Normans, and they knocked down our family home and built this castle in its place.
The conquest happened a little before my time, of course, but I’m told my poor grandfather never recovered. We were supposedly lucky because we were allowed to carry on living here – lucky to be allowed to carry on living full stop, actually.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Debs Wardle is an Oxford based voice artist specialising in character work and narration along with commercial and e-learning. She's recently voiced for The Wandering Kitchen, Oxford Digital Media, and Oxford University Press.
Debs particularly enjoys working on audio dramas and has lent her voice to several podcasts including The Cryo Pod Tapes, The Space Buccaneers, Clash of the Reasonably Epic People, and her own podcast Vamps; the fourth and final series of which was released at the end of 2023.
Debs has a theatrical background with a Btec in Performing Arts and a BA in Drama. As well as being a voice artist, She's a writer, with recent credits including Death’s Door forEvcol Entertainment and Window of Opportunity for Clockwork Digital Media.
Debs's Website
Debs on YouTube
@debs.writervo on Instagram
Debs's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Vamps on Apple Podcasts: click here
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 64 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Debs Wardle.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kasper Michaels joins Sam and Mark to talk about contrasting styles in commercial reads, whether pushing one in an IVR is the only option, and Igor (Dr Frankenstein's assistant) makes an appearance!
Our VO question this week is all about the mid-atlantic accent, and whether Kasper's Canadian voice is recognised as such in the UK.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Thank you for calling North Star Nails. We’ll get you through to the right person as quickly as possible.
There are just two options to choose from. To book one of our Nail Technicians, please press 1. If you want to talk about a booking you already have, press 1 for that too.
And if you’d like to talk to book one of our Tattoo Artists, please press 2.
Thanks so much for calling - do stay on the line.
Script 2
Crystal Cove is the place to visit for a wide variety of crystals, minerals, smudge, and the largest selection of incense in Moose Jaw. They also stock tumbled stones, lamps, sound therapy devices, jewellery, and more—with new stock arriving daily!
Whether for yourself or a loved one, Crystal Cove’s products make for great gifts! Or pick up a gift certificate if you can’t decide!
Crystal Cove — the center for self evolution — on the corner of 8th and Clarence.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Kasper Michaels was a Canadian professional Ice hockey player, who turned to treading the boards as life threw spanners his way, eventually emigrating to the UK in 2007, just before the credit crunch. A veteran of numerous plays and TV shows, and one cartoon, here in the UK he encountered many talented, well trained… out of work actors.
After being dropped from his UK acting agency when they went “boutique”, he took the money from his last acting job and got a voice reel. He was invited to join a new agency, and 14 years later he is still there, and has a successful VO career. He is currently the narrator for one of Discovery’s top rated shows, Mysteries of the Abandoned.
Kasper's Website
Kasper's Facebook page
@Kasper_Michaels on Twitter
@kaspermichaels on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 63 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kasper Michaels.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brendan McLatchie joins Sam and Mark as they head to Hollywood on a plate, work out the right level of luxury for a read and create some sinister tones for a mysterious master carpenter.
Our VO question this week is all about how a relative newcomers make the choice of which genres to concentrate on.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Where is Korlati?
In Hollywood!
These were the plates created by Korlati that the stars of the movie world dined from at the world's most spectacular award ceremony.
Now, let these plates from the Korlati Red Carpet Collection take centre stage on your tables.
Script 2
Do you really think that all of you were just randomly chosen to come here? No. You all have one very important thing in common. Look over at Ron’s body. Now that isn’t the first dead body you’ve seen is it?
(Everyone reacts)
Oh, but that isn’t the thing you have in common. I’m not that immature. The thing you all have in common is that… each death… was caused by you. Isn’t this amazing? Nine murderers together in one room staring at one of their countless victims.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Brendan McLatchie is a relative newcomer to the industry, with the covid lockdowns spring-boarding him into voiceover. It was his love of interactive Dungeons and Dragons that really propelled him to become a voice actor, and since then he's been working with clients on e-learning, corporates, games and audio drama.
Based in Kent, outside of the VO world Brendan works for Virgin Atlantic as a Data Product Analyst - but he's invested heavily in coaching and bringing his studio up to professional standard.
@brendanmclatchie on Instagram
Brendan's Website
Brendan on YouTube
@B_McLatchieVO on Twitter
Brendan's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 62 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brendan McLatchie.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Philip Chryssikos joins Sam and Mark to talk about how context changes a character read completely, how e-learning can be peppy, informative, quirky or even all three and one fun fact is a Sweet Little Mystery.
Our VO question this week is all about whether formal acting training is necessary to become a voice actor.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
But five years later, I met my fourth wife, had a slow and steady courtship, the longest I’ve ever had, and I married her a year later. She used to pull out the chair for me and let me go through doors first – she thought she was some sort of Regency ladykiller! And we were very happy.
Until six years later, when she suddenly announced that she was utterly disgusted by my signature carbonara and in fact, had always been utterly disgusted by it!
It turned out the carbonara wasn’t the only issue.
Script 2
Italiano is a restaurant chain in transition.
Company management has decided to effectively embed process- oriented management.
Marcella is Head of Corporate Development at Italiano. She is now going to investigate what is required for process-oriented management and begins by looking at the status quo.
She discovers that there is no uniform modelling of processes at Italiano – sometimes using PowerPoint, sometimes a modelling tool.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Philip Chryssikos is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, news reader and voiceover artist with more than 25 years’ experience spanning BBC, commercial and online outlets.
Philip’s voice is trusted by blue chip names such as BASF, Daimler, Harley-Davidson, Tesla Motors and Virgin Atlantic.
As an in-vision presenter Philip regularly hosts international corporate presentations for leading research and insight company Kantar Group and WPP, a British multi-national advertising and public relations company.
Philip is also a music presenter on Smooth Radio across the UK. He's also been a newscaster on Classic FM, Gold, Heart, LBC, LBC News and Radio X.
Philip's Website
@PChryssikos on Twitter
Philip on YouTube
@philip_chryssikos on Instagram
Philip's Facebook page
Listen to Philip on Smooth Radio early mornings at the weekend here
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Short trailer for Episode 61 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Chrysikkos.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, LBC station voice John Mundy joins Sam and Mark to talk about the awful feeling you get when you know an impossible word is coming up, the best way to mark up scripts, and a cracking story about a panto dog!
Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging, and the best way to approach it.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a rare, progressive disease that causes the pulmonary arteries to thicken and narrow, reducing blood flow through the lungs and leading to strain on the heart.
Current understanding of the complex pathophysiology of PAH, has grown exponentially, revealing various mechanisms for treating this progressive disease.
PAH affects the pulmonary arteries and the heart by reducing blood flow through the lungs, in turn increasing strain to the heart, to eventually cause right ventricular dysfunction.
Script 2
Nestled among the stunning Welsh landscapes, The Skirrid Inn has a history steeped in mystery and phantoms. Known for its eerie legends, ghostly encounters and centuries-old secrets, this venue earned its reputation as one of Wales’ most enigmatic establishments. The exact age of the inn is unknown but it was mentioned in documents from the year eleven hundred.
It has seen its fair share of turbulent times, serving as a hostel for weary travellers, a meeting place for rebels and even where condemned prisoners were held en-route to the gallows, as it also served as a courthouse.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
John Mundy was born and educated in Manchester, and is possibly best known to listeners of LBC as their station imaging voice for the last ten years! He trained as an actor but has worked mostly in TV continuity first with ITV and then the Beeb, where he anchored regional new programme 'Northwest Tonight'.
After a five years stint working in real-estate in Florida, John returned to the UK in 2000 where he's been a full time voiceover since, working in TV and radio commercials, corporate, documentaries and most genres in between!
John's Website
@john_mundy_mvo on Instagram
John's Facebook page
Resources: Link to the Skirrid Inn documentary John talks about: https://youtu.be/y55MkeRu7Ec?feature=shared
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Short trailer for Episode 60 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and John Mundy.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Louisa Gummer joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different ways of saying hello at the start of a script, how documentary styles have changed and a leisurely stroll around Ealing!
Our VO question this week is all about the thing you love and the thing you loathe about voiceover as a job!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hello, as part of Ealing’s “walking improvements” project, this audio guide will take you around Ealing town centre on foot, highlighting many aspects of the town’s history including a wide variety of architectural styles and historic sites. Take a walk into the past and enjoy the present. Ealing has a number of delightful cafes, boutiques and green spaces to discover.
The walk takes about one and a half hours at a leisurely pace.
So let’s start here - at Pitzhanger Manor.
Script 2
13:27 Apart from the dark bee drones intended for breeding, no other foreign drones can get into the Krauch Valley. The high mountains shield the valley in all directions. (13:35)
13:38Back in Zurich. Until about twenty years ago, most beekeepers here traditionally kept dark bees, but now they are visibly being displaced by other overbred, non-native honey bees. Urban beekeeping is booming. The number of bee colonies is steadily increasing. And to increase their honey yield, beekeepers are turning to honeybee breeds that produce larger colonies. (14:05)
14:08 Just like Anna has done. She has made beekeeping her profession. (14:14)
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
An award winning professional voiceover for over a decade, Louisa Gummer's voice can be heard on thousands of commercials and corporate videos around the world.
Born in Essex, her early childhood was spent moving around England & Wales a lot before finally settling in beautiful leafy Wiltshire.
She offers the unusual combination of being a trained actor, with a mathematics degree and a background in business.
Her voice also pops up in unusual places like MRI scanners, the cockpits of private planes and even on London's Northern Line.
Louisa's Website
@louisagummer on Twitter
@louisagummer on Instagram
Louisa's Facebook page
Resources: More details on the Scottish Falsetto Socks here
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Short trailer for Episode 59 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Louisa Gummer.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Romanian voiceover artist Ioana Botezan joins Sam and Mark to talk about the bi-lingual voice market, why Eastern European telephony is so different to the UK, and how the archetypal vampire is a voice we all know and love.
Our VO question this week is all about how scary leaving your career and going freelance as a voice artist can be!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In the breathtaking landscape of the Snow Mountain, we discovered a truly remarkable contrast.
A blend of hand-picked green and black teas, united in a striking balance.
The green tea's revitalising freshness, contrasts perfectly with the black tea's enigmatic depth.
This is a sensory journey like no other - a perfect harmony between invigorating and profound notes.
Script 2
Hello, You called Bunny Internet Bank, Customer Administration Department.
We tried to contact you by phone regarding the request you sent us.
Unfortunately, we couldn't reach you, so we sent you the information to the email address you provided.
If you want to get in touch with us, please write to us at Administration.Bunnybank.com.
You can also find our contact information in the email we sent you.
Thank you!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Ioana Botezan is a specialized Romanian Voice Artist, focusing on medical narrations and presentations. Her journey in the voice industry gained momentum in 2020 when her husband set up a dedicated voice booth at home. With a rich background in radio spanning 15 years, she decided to leave her radio show last October to channel more time into voice-over work.
During her 6-year stint in television as a news anchor and morning show co-host, she realised that TV wasn't for her... but despite that her recent involvement in interviewing business professionals for a financial education platform has provided valuable insights into achieving success.
Ioana is also a social butterfly and an active member of the influencer community in Cluj-Napoca, called BBM Cluj. She's invited to all kinds of events and attends a lot of parties. She has 2 dogs and loves to travel.
Ioana's Website
@ioana_botezan_voice on Instagram
Ioana's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 58 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ioana Botezan.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Aubrey Parsons joins Sam and Mark to talk about a timeline tongue twist of a list, a vintage blast from the past, flirting over the garden fence, and a catalogue of audiobooks!
Our VO question this week is all about whether producers really are only looking for authentic accents.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In 1972, Odin launched our modern diagnostics business, quickly becoming a world leader in cutting-edge diagnostics, screening and monitoring technologies.
1972: Odin introduces the ODI-100 blood chemistry analyser to determine enzyme levels and analyse blood components.
1974: Aline II, an improved hepatitis test developed by Odin, allows hospitals and blood banks, for the first time, to supply blood for transfusion the same day it is drawn.
Script 2
In an industrious little factory town, full of busy bees and eager beavers,
one future captain of industry is getting ready for the breakfast of champions.
Call her the Cornflake Queen.
The Hostess of Toast.
The High Priestess of the Pre-Brunch Munch Club.
But oh no!
What’s this?
Cupboards bare.
Parents bawling.
THINGS JUST GOT CEREAL!
Who can possibly rescue us from this malodorous mealtime malady?
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Aubrey Parsons is a Welsh native raised in the UK. As an audiobook narrator he's sold over 160 thousand audiobooks to date and counting…
His voice is described as versatile, warm, and engaging, and he also has experience as a singer, producer and studio engineer. He's worked on projects for major brands such as Roland, Disney, and the BBC, The Royal Mint, Molinare & Dr Who.
He's also a character voice and accents specialist. He covers all English regional accents, both Northern and Southern Ireland, and many European accents too. Even Sir Anthony Hopkins described Aubrey as having "a beautiful voice"!
Aubrey's Website
Aubrey's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for Episode 57 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Aubrey Parsons.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Danny Cowan joins Sam and Mark to talk about all things TV continuity - from writing to time, talking to graphics live and changing style for different channels!
Our VO question this week is all about the continuity back-up plan when live TV goes horribly wrong! (The clue's in the show title!!)
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
This open-mouthed gargoyle statue on a corner of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is often considered to be an icon, or visual shorthand, for what we associate with the “medieval.” Though many aspects of the surviving building are, in fact, medieval, the gargoyles are not. They were added during a 19th century restoration as practical architectural features - they may have included water spouts or something to redirect water runoff from the building. Though they don’t belong to the iconography of Christianity, they have become emblematic of the building’s character.
Script 2
Now I think that’s what we call spilling the tea … find out if it gets cleaned up tomorrow at half 7
And talking of spilling the tea … could Diane’s drinking from the poisoned chalice mean the death of her? Well if you think EastEnders is dramatic … I don’t think you’ll be able to handle THE TRAITORS tonight at 9
But if beefy people in Lyrica is more your thing … you might want to press red to watch GLADIATORS on iPlayer
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About our guest:
For the best part of 20 years Danny Cowan has been a regular on your tellybox warning of strong language and scenes of a sexual nature, probably best known for his cheeky Northern Irish charm and tongue-in-cheek announcements on E4 and Channel 4 and more recently BBC Wales, going on to win the Best Announcer Award at the One Voice Awards, three years running.
He started his career with BBC Radio Ulster, had a stint broadcasting in Cyprus, before moving to work for the BBC in London on everything from Chucklevision to the death of Diana before working fulltime for BBC Radio 1.
He has also appeared on Sky and Netflix and has recorded many commercials for everything from Argos to Sainsbury’s, Asda and many more.
Danny's Website
Danny's Facebook page
@DannyCowanVO on Twitter
@dannycowanvo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for Episode 56 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Cowan.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Helen Lloyd joins Sam and Mark to give a 24 carat gold masterclass in audiobook narration. Why less is more, how a pause is your most effective tool and how playing all the characters can be really liberating!
Our VO question this week is all about why you might choose audiobook narration over commercials or corporates.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Volunteering makes a real difference in local communities.
Volunteers respond to real time needs and deliver valuable financial, social and cultural benefits to millions of people, projects and causes. Whether working as individuals or in groups, volunteers are the essence of local communities. And this can be especially important during challenging times when the usual rhythm and flow of community life is disrupted.
This audio guide is divided into six short sections that celebrate the value of local community volunteering - and how you can get involved.
Script 2
Nora closes her eyes and inhales the memory of George; Palmolive soap, fresh air, and boy. Her fingers remember his backbone beneath his thin cotton shirt like a line of cobblestones, a washboard of ribs on either side. His breath warm against her cheek, his auburn hair tangling with her lighter curls. If she and George had had a son, he’d have looked just like that boy. That beautiful boy out there on his bicycle.
Nora fingers the old wooden thimble in her cardigan pocket. Smoothed by years of her caress, the heart and flower are almost undetectable.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Helen Lloyd has worked at most of the UKs major repertory theatres, playing everything from ladies in waiting to major roles... including the lead in The Mousetrap in year 29 in the West End. She was a presenter and Announcer with ITV.
She moved into production and made documentaries, as well as narrating 50+ docs for ITV.
After redundancy, she starred in award winning short film 'Gerald's Best Client,' was a medical secretary for a few years, and rediscovered audiobooks in 2013. Helen has narrated over 150 audio books including several earphone award winners, and an Audie nomination.
Helen's Website
Helen on YouTube
@helenlloydaudio on Twitter
Helen's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for Episode 55 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Helen Lloyd.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scott Tunnix joins Sam and Mark to talk about video game characters, creating lighter corporate reads, being trapped in a small space and a spot of road rage!
Our VO question this week is all about how you approach creating a character's unique sound!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hello, and welcome to Bridge’s security awareness training
Scary, right? Maybe you’ve been impacted by one of these breaches. Maybe you’ve had to deal with personal identity theft as a result. At Bridge, we’re accountable to our clients, and to ourselves, to keep data we handle safe. We don’t want to be the next bullseye.
At Bridge, we need to protect
•Personally identifiable information, or PII
•Protected Health information, or PHI
•Intellectual property – this is our “secret sauce”
•Client agreements
•And other sensitive Bridge internal documents
Script 2
For thousands of years, we have slumbered, concealed within the ancient shores of Cres.
Veiled by the forests.
Shrouded in the seas.
Enshrined in the darkest of caves.
But now the time has come for the Gathering.
From every corner of the realm they come, united by a common purpose, driven by the call of destiny.
For all paths lead to the Isle of Wonders.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Scott Tunnix is a multi-award nominated voice actor specialising in video games, animation, commercial and corporate. He's worked on over 150 video game titles and IPs including Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Call of Duty, Vampire Survivors and Apex Legends. His TV and commercial work includes companies such as Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Ferrari, Nestle, Garmin, Kellogg's, Cadbury, Discovery+ and many more.
Scott is also an award nominated audio producer, working on a number of animation and video game projects, and specializing in Video Game showreel production for voice actors though his production company, Unreel Audio.
Scott's Website
@tunnix_vo on Instagram
Scott on YouTube
@ScottTunnix on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 54 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Tunnix.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jacky Davis from Kidztalk joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing children's TV characters, kissing frogs and breathing life into corporate script lists!
Our VO question this week is all about getting the best out of kids when they're in the booth (and what you should and shouldn't do as a parent of those kids!)
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
We know there is a much simpler way to make a noticeable impact on your day to day finances. 93% felt our Money Workout Programme would improve their finances.
Our Money Advisers will help you complete a Personal Money Workout to suit your circumstances that works towards getting the life you want.
This comes with our unique software, which is so user friendly.
Don’t take our word for it – the feedback received from our clients is:
• They’ve gained more confidence with their spending
• They feel they’re finally organised with their money.
• And their Debt is reducing whilst savings are growing
Script 2
Gather around, chuggers, I have some good news!
The Mayor is holding a special ceremony at the docks tomorrow to launch a brand new cargo ship.
And it’s important that she gets to the ceremony on time. // So, the Mayor has decided which train will pick her up and take her there.
She’s chosen... Koko!
Yes, you, Koko. You’re the fastest trainee. And I told the Mayor you’re a very responsible chugger.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Jacky Davis trained as an actor at Guildford School of Acting & worked in London and regional Rep Theatres as well as UK and International tours. Her favourite credits include Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Merchant of Venice, Blithe Spirit & Canterbury Tales. TV/Film: Thirteenth Tale with Olivia Colman (BBC2), 3 series for Channel 4’s Get Up, Stand Up and Jonathan Miller’s Beggar’s Opera (BBC2).
Jacky was a CBBC Playdays presenter in the 90s. Her radio career began with the BBC World Service & Schools Radio Rep, which developed into voicing for all genres. Her pro recording studio was set up in 2002 and Kidztalk was created!
She now voices and directs radio, TV, animations. Recent work includes being voice director on ‘Chuggington’ for CBeebies and playing ‘Vee’; a series of 20 programmes for the British Council, and she’s the current voice of the Hello Fresh TV ad’s, BP Pulse and 3 Business Mobile radio.
Jacky's Website Jacky's Facebook page
@kidztalkltd on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for Episode 53 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jacky Davis.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this one year anniversary episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters for inanimate objects, the nature of wildlife documentary voicing and how it can be used in other areas, and nipples!
Our VO question this week is all about the pros and cons of being an ex-pat VO abroad!
HDYST is a year old today and we want to thank you for your support and loyal listenership! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion or an action that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Sam, Sam, Sam… here we go again... same story every year.
All you do is work and work, then you come home for Christmas... late...
...and you find yourself scrambling for a last minute gift, in the only place open within 50 kilometres.
Tomorrow morning, she may be delighted to open a box of chocolates and some crisps, while the children can unwrap some car wax, stickers or a lovely hanging air freshener.
Don't get me wrong, you're a nice guy, but... really?!?
Is there nothing for me?
Script 2
Experience animals like never before… and observe two new books in their natural habitat - the spring Book Fair.
Cool Cats is a sight to behold.
Nestled within the pages, you’ll find cast of all shapes, sizes and colours… witness the wonder of countless cool cat facts, ready to pounce off the page each exhibiting the most famous of the cat traits - cuteness.
Then…enter the wild word of Gator Bites.
Marvel at fierce predator pictures…
And learn what really lies… beneath the surface.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Mike Cooper is a British voiceover artist who moved from London to a log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina almost ten years ago.
He spent many years with the BBC and ITV, is the narrator of countless documentaries for HISTORY, Smithsonian Channel and National Geographic in the UK, and voices commercials, promos, corporate projects, IVR, e-Learning and more, for clients all over the world.
In 2019 Mike narrated his first audiobook and is now nearing 80 published titles. When he's not in his studio, his life is increasingly consumed by horses as he and his husband Marc begin the process of opening a sanctuary.
Mike's Website Mike on YouTube
@mikecooper on Twitter @mikecooper on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
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Short trailer for our one year anniversary - yes, episode 52 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Cooper
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, JD Gibson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the right way to approach an audio guide for kids, why ellipses can be a good thing, and how you get into character on a session with a control room full of people listening!
Our VO question this week is all about your voiceover new year's resolutions!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Of course… just let me ‘seize the moment’ in my mind and I’ll be ready… I’m imagining the tomatoes are grown on a sunny hillside in Northern Italy, probably beside a convent and… and the nuns, Italian nuns, dressed in their full gear… what do they call that thing… a habit… that’s right… do you know what I mean… It’s like a long tunic and mostly has two sets of sleeves… the bigger one is worn down during ceremonies or when they’re inside a chapel… Well, they’re out in the midday sun… and they’re so focused on the task at hand that they don’t see the magnificent flock of birds fly overhead and settle in a nearby coppice…
Script 2
So, we’re in the Green Drawing Room. It’s very pretty isn’t it? Look at all the beautiful paintings on the wall. And (with awe) look up at the ceiling. Those huge glittery lights are called (slowly) ‘chandeliers’. At night time I come in here just to stare up at them; they sparkle like stars in the sky. ‘Chandeliers’...I like that word.
When the palace was built, a long, long time ago, it was before electricity was used in people’s homes. Today, there are light bulbs in the chandeliers but do you know what they used back then? That’s right – candles. It was a big job for all the footmen to keep them all lit. They also had to make sure the wax from the candles didn’t drip down on the ladies’ beautiful dresses.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
JD is an American voice actor based in the UK. From a long career in IT big corporate business, JD was recording voice over for eLearning and explainers before he knew what voice over was. He jumped into the industry in 2018 focusing first on training and setting up his business. Now with 5 years of experience behind him, JD loves the excitement of working on new projects, learning about a new product, service, or process, and providing a smooth and easy experience.
JD has a sound that is friendly, trustworthy, and relaxed recorded from his professional home studio. His neutral American accent fits a broad and global audience. JD’s recent clients include Nissan, JP Morgan, SAP, ServiceNow, and Atlantis Health Group.
JD's Website @GibsonVoiceOver on Twitter
@GibsonVoiceOver on Instagram JD's Facebook page
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Short trailer for Episode 51 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and JD Gibson
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In this special New Year episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sam and Mark look back at some of great advice shared by their guests during the past year.
You can find links to the individual podcasts below:
Charles Nove
Clare Reeves
Rory Barnett
Nic Redman
David Monteith
Kenny Blyth
Liz Drury
Darren Altman
Or you can listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this festive special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sam and Mark look back at some of their favourite Wildcards of the past year!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ana Clements joins Sam and Mark to talk about how voices can be both joyful and melancholic at Christmas, we bring out the sleighbells, and why factual audiobooks (like recipe books) often get overlooked.
Our VO question this week is all about how you create different voices for a myriad of audiobook characters.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
I dearly wanted a doll’s house, but they were hard to come by during the war. I remember one Christmas, my big sister was so excited…
“Christmas is coming Janet - and you’re going to love your present!”
“Somebody’s got me a doll’s house…somebody’s got me a doll’s house. It doesn’t have to be new or anything. Just a doll’s house!”
“Just make sure you don’t look in the outside lav.”
But come Christmas morning… I got - a doll’s pram. Someone had done it up and painted it - battleship grey - the only available colour, left over from the War.
Script 2
Cake holds a family together. I really believed it did. My father was a different man when there was a cake in the house. Warm. The sort of man I wanted to hug rather than shy away from. If he had a plate of cake in his hand I knew it would be alright to climb up onto his lap. There was something about the way my mother would put a cake on the table that made me feel all was well. Safe. Secure. Unshakeable.
I feel much the same about cake to this day. And no more so than at Christmas.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Spanish by birth, British by Nature. Bilingual, so … twice as much to say!
Ana Clements always nurtured a dream to be an actor, but life got in the way and she found herself at university rather than drama school, studying economics rather than acting. An Economics graduate, a career in finance, a trained singer & professional voice actor, Ana spent 6 years working in provincial musical theatre.
Ana's dream of working as a performer is now a reality. She works full time as a voice talent from her own professional studio: narrating audiobooks for major publishers and working on corporate and explainer videos for clients around the world.
In the last 3 years on Clubhouse, as the Founder of the Audiobooks Club, Ana has made a name for herself as the go-to for audiobook information. Hosting weekly rooms & a monthly Q&A have lead to an additional career in coaching and public speaking.
Ana's Website Ana's Facebook page
@AnaClements on Twitter @anaclements on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for the Christmas episode of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ana Clements.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Emma Hignett joins Sam and Mark to talk about the mammoth task of voicing all seventy thousand London bus announcements! We also stray into pantomime territory and get a very sleepy wildcard!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Fee Fi Fo Fum - I hear the sound of too much fun
Evils O Greedy pay you must, or I will crush your bones to dust
O Greedy!!!! I want my money!!! (He roars)
Fee Fi Fo Fum - Bring me some peasants to fill my tum!
Fee Fi Fo Fame - I smell the blood of a Devon Dame
I will make our Dolly scream, when I slap her on a scone with clotted cream
Script 2
Due to the closure of Wandsworth Bridge this bus will terminate at Sands End, Sainsbury's. For all bus stops south of Wandsworth Bridge to Clapham Junction alight here, walk down to the junction with King's Road, turn right and walk to the eastbound stop named Edith Grove Worlds End for bus route 728.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Emma Hignett is a former dancer, former radio host, former tv weather girl, and currently a voiceover artist. She is best know as the voice of London's buses, Riverbus, the Overground Train system and bus services outside London including Go North East, East Yorkshire, Midland Classic and Transpora. In 2022 the Elizabeth Line went live in London, and she's thrilled to be the voice used on the capital’s latest underground line. It all happened thanks to a dancing job in Mexico ... she went out with a Lancashire accent, spent 9 months with a bunch of southerners and came back RP ... or at least able to do RP!
Emma's Website @emmahignettbiz on Instagram
@emmahignett on Twitter Emma on YouTube
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 47 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Hignett
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Darren Altman joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching genres that are out of your comfort zone... a controversial political figure makes an appearance, and how to make a Christmassy football ad in several different ways!
Our VO question this week is all about the process of creating characters from the traits you see and hear.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Creativity is an aching need for self-expression and a longing for meaning. That’s why the best creatives I know pull from their sense of childlike wonder, which means, breaking free of mediocrity and taking a deep dive into who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be.
So it asks...no, demands...that you let go of your artificial boundaries and rediscover all your wonderful weirdness—the experiences that make you different from everyone else on the planet.
And when does life ask that of you? Or, when was the last time you could do that without feeling judged? That’s why creativity is such a rush. It’s the undeniable truth of who you are being recognised and embraced.
Script 2
Season’s Greetings one and all
Christmas is just around the corner
When the most competitive league in the world
Meets the most wonderful time of the year
SFX: Festive jingle bells effect joins the match atmosphere and remains throughout.
And at Craven Cottage, there’s a fabulous feast of festive Fulham fixtures
All loaded with hopes, dreams and atmosphere
This is your chance to take in some brilliant Premier League action over Christmas
And help Fulham wrap up as many home points as possible
SFX: Crowd erupts with cheers after a goal and continue singing.
So come all ye faithful
And treat yourself to an early present
Book tickets now at tickets.fulhamfc.com
Terms and conditions apply.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Darren Altman is a voiceover artist and impressionist, who you may remember reached the live semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent.
Darren works from his broadcast quality studio and can be heard all over the world, voicing adverts for tv and radio, promos, playing characters in animations and computer games, in-store adverts and more. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious One Voice and VOX Awards.
As a presenter, he enjoys hosting events and award ceremonies and has worked alongside some big names in his role as the “voice of God” for award ceremonies. He's also busy performing his standup material in comedy clubs around the country and can be heard presenting shows on Radio Jackie, across south-west London and Surrey.
Darren's Website Darren on YouTube
@darrenaltman on Twitter @darrenaltman_vo on Instagram
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 46 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Darren Altman
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Karen Esposito joins Sam and Mark to talk about vocal health, prepping a TV promo with lots of differing styles, and how to keep the entertainment in a seemingly very dry e-learning script.
Our VO question this week is all about keeping your voice safe and well during the winter - and especially party season!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Welcome to Pacific London!
In this presentation, we will discuss the government student schemes available to European citizens, the educational programs, the eligibility conditions and the funds that can be obtained from the government.
First of all, who are we?
Pacific London is a UK-based student education and consulting agency.
Our mission is to provide:
Support in choosing the right course
Help with completing the registration process – and obtaining funds for studies
And support for during studies.
Script 2
The very first thing you did when you were born into this world, was to take a deep breath.
Living your life breath by breath, takes you as many places as the wind blows.
Eight celebrities are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime.
10 days of challenging and exciting dives lie ahead of them which will push them to their limits.
Deeper down. Into the unknown. Danger lurks. Seeing the wonders below the surface. Remaining calm. Trusting yourself. Trusting the diver next to you.
All of them having been let down before in their lives - now they will have to trust again to make it through
Are you able to let go, to be free?
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Karen is a voiceover artist, vocal coach and voice therapist based in a village called Stoney Middleton in the Peak District-famous for rock climbing, caves and Tom Cruise chucking a train from the top of its quarry to film a scene for the latest Mission Impossible movie!
Karen is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and spends part of her week running busy Specialist clinics for voice and respiratory disorders.
She has also travelled internationally as a singer and saxophonist and still likes a good warble. In her spare time, she loves a bit of metal bashing (silversmithing) and roaming the hills with her Border Collie, Nell. Her lifelong fascination, however, is the human voice.
Karen's Website @karenespositovoiceover on Instagram
Karen's Facebook page
Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 45 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karen Esposito.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richard Savage joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating the Wildcard Generator, playing a character who's out of vision, and bringing a dry script to life by humanising it.
Our VO question this week is all about how you get a pronunciation right first time.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Airspace change is complex. It’s highly technical and often difficult to understand. The MAT1212 guidance isn’t easy to navigate, along with the expectation to co-ordinate with neighbouring airports.
With the bar set high for stage 3 consultation, political engagement is key.
Local and surrounding authorities have strong opinions - not to mention high profile MPs.
And with the potential change of Government before January 2025, the political picture is complicated.
Script 2
Let me guess. Housemate used all your toothpaste again? We can’t have that.
She thinks she can just get away with anything doesn’t she? She knows you won’t say anything because she knows you know it would only make things awkward. And neither of you want that do you?
Here’s what you do. Edible sugar paste. Fairly cheap online. Mix with a teaspoon of mint flavouring.
The result is something that looks like toothpaste… tastes like toothpaste - but is detrimental for your gums.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Originally from the UK, but moved to the Czech Republic in 2002 to become an English teacher, Richard became a voice over artist in 2010, reading audio guides for destinations around the Czech Republic. He has gone on to voice countless audio guides and corporate promos, many of which he also translates and proofreads, as well as doing radio imaging, commercials, e-learning, and character voices. Being a working musician meant that Richard already had the studio equipment and audio engineering know-how when the pandemic hit in 2020, and now he records and produces voice overs almost exclusively from home.
Richard's Website Richard on YouTube
@richardsavagevoice on Instagram @RichardSavageVO on Twitter
The full version of the film 'Teething Problems' that Richard narrated:
https://youtu.be/8jq_-ZWn_ro?si=AUZwUJPnrLRemFs4&t=3748
Resources:
Click here for the Wildcard Generator
Here are the pronunciation guides we chatted about:
https://howjsay.com/
https://youglish.com/
https://forvo.com/
https://www.howtopronounce.com/
Get i-annotate here - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iannotate-4-pdfs-more/id1093924230
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 44 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richard Savage.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sara Starling joins Sam and Mark to talk about voiceover in the dark recesses of space, and how to bring a real person to life when you're voicing their words!
Our VO question this week is all about the average day in a voiceover's life!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
I don’t often get foxed, but I came mighty close on Sarabande for Dead Lovers. Now, the filming was done in Prague. And there’s a scene in it - the retreat from war. Now, to have a retreat, you need an army. And when you have an army, that means 300 extras. And when you have 300 extras, you need uniforms, tricorn hats and 300 pairs of buckled shoes. Clothes were still on ration, but I managed to get everything ... except the shoes. Oh, you could get two pairs here, half a dozen there. But 300?
Script 2
[Reporters talk in German, Italian and French] [Neil Armstrong recording]
From walking on the moon [pause] to landing on Mars, silicones have played an integral part in taking us to space, pushing the boundaries of innovation and our knowledge of the universe.
Derived from quartz extracted from the Earth's crust, silicones enable technologies that allow us to explore outer space [pause] and help us understand [pause] where we come from [pause] and where we are going. Silicones. A world of possibilities.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Sara Starling is a versatile and intuitive voice over artist with a whole clutch of awards under her feathers, and a voice that makes you feel as though all's well in the world.
Sara's been voicing for 3 decades, starting her career at the BBC as a radio studio manager in the days when razors & sticky tape were all the rage, before becoming a BBC continuity announcer, newsreader & presentation director, pressing a lot of buttons along the way.
Since 2006, she's been voicing for clients worldwide from her studio across all genres, for clients including Netflix, ITV, PepsiCo, Boots, Ocado, AstraZeneca, Sky Kids etc (that drama degree still comes in handy).
From commercials to corporates, promos to fiendishly complex medical narration and fun-filled animation, she voices it all. She hopes you never have to hear her instructing you on how to use a defibrillator though!
Her work? It's all about that magical human connection.
Sara's Website @sara.starling.voiceover on Instagram
@Voiceoverbird on Twitter Sara on YouTube
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 43 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sara Starling.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ramesh Mahtani joins Sam and Mark to talk about how much sell needs to go into telephony messaging, and rising levels of panic when your character comes face to face with a huge monster.
Our VO question this week is all about the easiest ways to slip into character.
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Rockshaw Estates opened back in 2008, when the housing market was in poor health… so we knew we’d have to offer an exceptional service if we were going to survive. 15 years on we’ve won over 30 awards for our outstanding customer service. For an estate agent you can really count on, visit rockshaw.com.
Script 2
MR TANWAR (out of breath and terrified)
Aaaaaargh! [a beat] I-I-I’ve just seen a monster. In Blackbury! (calmer but still panicked) I, I was… I was digging my way out of my house…when I spotted this… huge, white creature, sniffing around my dustbins!
He was at least six metres tall! With horrible, scary eyes!
(Mr Tanwar points towards the dustbins:)
That’s where I saw it. But it’s vanished…
It could bite your head off with its teeth… it’s six metres tall!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Originally from India, Ramesh’s family settled in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the early 1970’s. Although his early schooling was in a Spanish medium, Ramesh continued his studies in England and then furthered his education in the USA. This was where he made his first public broadcasts as a newsreader on live student radio. It wasn’t until much later that he went full time into voice over.
Continued learning and developing a solid work ethic of always doing his very best, have allowed him to build a client network spanning over 25 countries. Being honest in what he does and by going the extra mile have been the foundation of a fulfilling and productive path in life. Working from a pro home studio with all the bells and whistles, Ramesh realizes he has struck professional nirvana, following a voice over career he loves with a passion.
Ramesh's Website @rameshmahtanivo on Instagram
@rameshmahtanivo on Instagram Ramesh on YouTube
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 42 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ramesh Mahtani.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katie Flamman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the intricacies of storytelling inside and outside the corporate world, and we showcase the amazing project from Brad Shaw as he produces Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through The Looking Glass" with no less than 175 different voice actors.
Our VO question this week is all about the tricks of making a corporate script become a proper story, but without the Once Upon a Time element!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
As companies strive to rely less on fossil raw materials, Carlton offers certification to track the use of alternative feedstock throughout the value chain to final products.
Within the supply chain, companies have three options to manage certified alternative feedstock.
One: Physical segregation ensures that certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are kept separate throughout the entire supply chain.
Two: During controlled blending, certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are mixed. At all times, the physical content of certified alternative feedstock is known and monitored.
Script 2
Number two: you pulled Snowdrop away by the tail just as I had put down the saucer of milk before her! What, you were thirsty, were you? How do you know she wasn’t thirsty too? Now for number three: you unwound every bit of the worsted while I wasn’t looking!
‘That’s three faults, Kitty, and you’ve not been punished for any of them yet. You know I’m saving up all your punishments for Wednesday week—Suppose they had saved up all my punishments!’ she went on, talking more to herself than the kitten. ‘What would they do at the end of a year? I should be sent to prison, I suppose, when the day came.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Katie Flamman is a storyteller. A pro voiceover artist and presenter, she works mostly with corporate clients, telling their stories from her broadcast quality studio. She is a trained broadcast journalist with a background in TV news. She loves narrating documentaries, working at live events as Voice of God, and hosting her own podcast, Storytelling for Business. She has 2 studio cats, Monkey and Pickle!
Katie's Website @KatieFlamman on Instagram
@KatieFlamman on Twitter Katie on YouTube
Katie's podcast: https://katieflamman.co.uk/the-storytelling-for-business-podcast/
Resources:
Details of Brad Shaw's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" project can be found here: https://www.wonderlandvo.com/challenge
and here's the fundraising page: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/brads-giving-page-62
If you've enjoyed the podcast - please give generously to this amazing cause!
Brad's episode of HDYST: https://britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-say-that-with-special-guest-brad-shaw/
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 41 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Katie Flamman.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this Halloween special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scottish voice actor Blanche Anderson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the spooktacular scripts falling into our inboxes, the variety of ghouls, witches, zombies and goblins we can conjure out of our mouths, and the crossover between audio drama and audio books!
Our VO question this week is inspired by Blanche, because she's dyslexic. We're asking what fonts and other methods can make sight reading easier, and how can producers and script-writers help people with dyslexia.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
After two days of pleasant rambling over grassy downs and along narrow by-lanes, they came out on the high road. They were strolling along, the Mole by the horse's head…when they saw a small cloud of dust advancing on them at incredible speed. With a blast of wind and a whirl of sound it was on them! The horse reared and plunged driving the cart backwards towards the ditch. Then, there was a deafening crash - and the cart lay on its side in the ditch, a complete wreck.
Script 2
At Nice Activity this Halloween, experience ghostly ghouls and things that go bump in the night.
Ow... Who put that there? Ahem...
Join Nice Activity Ghost Hunt Spooktacular, until the thirty-first of October.
With hair-raising photo ops, ghostly projections and more, it’s frightening fun for everyone.
And you could win tickets for two adults and two children – just creep on over to Nice Activity.com
Muahahaha... (coughs)
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Blanche Anderson is a multi-award-winning Scottish Voiceover Artist with over 11 years’ experience. North of the border she is the female station voice for BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds and the voice of Lidl till-points. Blanche also works internationally and has voiced everything from radio, TV and cinema commercials, to corporate training videos, radio drama productions, IVR, gaming, audio description, animation and crowd ADR. Clients have included Amazon, Chromebook, Samsung and HSBC.
Blanche's Website
@ScottishBlanche on Instagram
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 40 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Blanche Anderson - it's the Halloween Special!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine joins Sam and Mark to talk about the dark side of true crime documentaries, the lighter side of puppy personification, and in a run up to next week's Halloween episode, we explore the wet sound of Igor!
Our VO question this week is all about auditions! From the expert casting ears of Emily and Sam, how many takes should you do, should you slate, and so much more!
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
A killer can come in many forms.
From the Visionaries, to the Mission Oriented.
Hedonists, To the desire for power and control.
A trait is often shared between these abhorrent individuals. A trait which strikes fear into our hearts.
Their innate ability to blend amongst humanity.
From a single glance, you may think nothing of them. You might even trust them.
Until it is far too late.
Script 2
Dear Henry
I'm Charlie, a Corgi puppy who is quite new to the whole dry food feeding thing. I only like to eat the best of the best and I'm worried that my parents aren't feeding me the right food. Call me high maintenance, but I want a food that ticks all the boxes: tasty, keeps my coat lovely and shiny, my 'parcels' firm, and helps me develop as I grow into a bigger dog. Does such a food exist or are my expectations simply too high?
Best wishes,
Charlie x
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Emily is an award-winning voice artist, actor and voiceover coach, represented by 43 agents across 12 countries. While Emily’s performance career began when she was little, by the age of 26 Emily was also an established voiceover producer, casting director & talent manager, producing multi-million-pound advertising campaigns around the world.
Emily won the Inspiration Award 2022 and was nominated as FVO of the Year 2023. When Emily isn’t in the booth, she loves baking, reading and adopting small furries. She is also a complete Queen & Freddie Mercury nerd.
Emily's Website
@emily__jardine on Instagram @emily_jardine on Twitter
Emily's Facebook page Emily on YouTube
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 39 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emily Jardine.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Northern Irish voice actor Oonagh O'Flaherty joins Sam and Mark to talk about scripts that contain annoying rankles, the long lost summer and how to deal with a poetry-style commercial.
Our VO question this week is all about the importance of being able to edit your audio.
We’d love you to join in and give us an idea fo a wildcard genre - either DM Sam or mark on social media, or send your suggestion to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Are vegetarians and vegans getting enough vitamin B12? While choosing a vegetarian or vegan diet may have many health benefits, there are also certain nutritional challenges.
The recommended daily intake for vitamin B12 is only 2 micrograms, but you would be surprised to know what this little amount is able to do in our body. Vegetarians and vegans can easily become vitamin B12-deficient, simply because the vitamin is only found in animal food sources. If you consume a strictly plant-based diet, you are hard-pressed to cover your need for this particular nutrient.
Script 2
Could summer surprise you?
If you go with the flow, Could it thrill and delight you?
Could summer surprise you?
If dreams take flight, Could you soar like the birds do?
Could summer surprise you?
If you drink it all in, Could the good times find you?
Could summer surprise you?
If you make time for play, (And an ice cream or two) Said as an aside Could you leave cares behind you?
To find a National Trust place near you, search National Trust NI
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About our guest:
Oonagh O'Flaherty is a Northern Irish voice actor with over 20 years experience in telling stories and making texts come to life. Ever since taking up speech and drama as a wee girl she's long been passionate about taking listeners on a journey.
With academic accolades from Guildhall and New Era Speech and Drama, a graduate of Ulster University with a BA in Film and Media she's well versed in many roles on or off the camera and on mic. An improv enthusiast, Oonagh thrives on bringing characters to life and making stuff up, next only to her hobby as an international woman of mystery!!
A keen sportswoman, she can often be found on roller skates, in the gym or in a field with a bat and ball - fitting that her most recent client should be The National Trust! Team work makes the dream work and Oonagh can't wait to collaborate with you!
Oonagh's Website
@voiceoveroonagh on Instagram
Oonagh's Facebook page
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 28 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Oonagh O'Flaherty.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Welsh voice actor Phil Rowe joins Sam and Mark to talk about the changing face of audio guides, powerful natural accents, and how to cope with difficult placenames in a script. Our wildcards include dialling the Welsh up to the max, and a superb vintage style never heard before!
Our VO question this week is all about what kind of mics you have, and how many!
We’d love you to suggest a wildcard style or genre for a future episode - either DM Mark or Sam on our socials or send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
“This is a truly splendid abbey, is it not? I have travelled all over the kingdom, and visited many abbeys. But rarely have I seen one as fine as this.
My ancestor, Edward III, transformed this. He made it into a beautiful resting place for his father, Edward II, who is buried here.
They began their work right here. They remodelled the South Transept first, as a kind of experiment before they tackled the rest of the East End.
All this magnificence was a grand stage for Edward II’s tomb. But I’ll tell you more about the tomb when we get there…”
Script 2
This isn't just any vodka. The Eastern Delights vodka is a symbol of Pan-Asian craftsmanship, where each ingredient is meticulously chosen from the finest offerings across the continent.
In a blend that pays homage to the East, the Eastern Delights Vodka is triple blended with distillates of exotic longan honey from Taiwan, robust barley from the towering Tibetan highlands, and an extraordinary mixture of different potatoes. To perfect the blend, it's proofed with the ultra-soft water that flows from the picturesque Sakurajima Peninsula in Kagoshima, Japan.
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About our guest:
One way or another, Phil has been using his voice professionally since childhood, usually singing, until illness forced him to hang up his gigging boots in 2017.
Eager to somehow continue using his voice as an expressive tool, Phil was drawn to voiceover and grew a new career from his own studio. Since then Phil has served hundreds of happy clients all over the globe, in English and in Welsh, with voiceovers to lend their projects gravitas, depth and emotion.
While his voice has covered many aspects of the industry, Phil especially enjoys scripts that call for a little drama and allow him to explore the full range of his versatility.
Phil's Website
Phil on YouTube
@Philrowevoice on Instagram
Phil's Facebook page
@RoweVoice on Twitter
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Short trailer for Episode 37 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Phil Rowe.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kerry Hutchinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different styles of narration for audiobooks, how to pull back time in a script so you have more for the end, and our wildcards embrace mad professors, pirates and the late-great Joyce Grenfell!
Our VO question this week is all about what your favourite audiobook is, and why.
We’d love you to suggest a wildcard we could use in the show - either DM Mark or Sam on social media or send your suggestion to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Triumphantly Caroline lifted her finger from the fine italic type. There was nothing to mar the success of this afternoon. Not only had she taken the car out alone for the first time, driving unerringly on the right-hand side of the road, but what she had achieved was not a simple drive but a cultural excursion. She had taken the Italian guidebook Neville was always urging on her and hesitantly, haltingly, she had managed to piece out enough of the language to choose a route that took in four well-thought-of frescoes, two universally admired campaniles, and one wooden crucifix in a village church quite a long way from the main road. It was not, after all, such a bad thing that a British Council meeting had kept Neville in Florence.
Script 2
These days, time is a precious commodity.
It’s difficult to balance work, life and play, but enjoying quality rest and relaxation is essential for our overall well-being.
We need downtime – time for ourselves – time for De-Stress.
At Mindful of West End, most De-Stress recliners come in multiple sizes for the perfect fit.
Relax your body, free your mind and discover the ultimate in comfort in the De-Stress Studio at Mindful
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About our guest:
Born into a military family, Kerry Hutchinson's childhood took him to Germany and the Far East. And Kerry's own pre-VO careers took him back there, as well as to the Middle East, Korea, the US, and sub-Saharan Africa. All this has helped enrich Kerry's multicultural and international business cultural experience. Hence his 'well-travelled' description on his website.
A trained actor and voice actor, Kerry is very keen on narration, including corporates, explainers, audioguides, commercials, character voices.
He speaks German as a second language and he's well-versed in a range of British accents, including his native Yorkshire.
Kerry 's Website
Kerry 's Facebook page
Resources: These are the audiobooks we love:
Kerry: 'The Five - the untold stories of the women killed by Jack The Ripper' by Hallie Rubenhold. Narrated by Louise Brealey
Mark: 'A Christmas Carol' (Simon & Schuster Edition) by Charles Dickens. Narrated by Patrick Stewart
Sam: 'The Ruby in the Smoke' By Philip Pullman. Narrated by Anton Lesser
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Short trailer for Episode 36 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kerry Hutchinson.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katy Maw joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding our quiz show personas, how to voice successfully despite personal tragedies, and making sure you approach a script with conviction because "If you hold back people hear it".
Our VO question this week is all about whether it's worth taking a travel kit away with you on holiday.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
·Welcome contestant! Have you got what it takes to take on our quiz?
·Hello there! Are you ready for a quizzing good time?
·Let’s welcome our next contestant!
·It's time, to GET QUIZZY!!!
·It’s time to give the wheel another spin.
·Round it goes, round it goes. Where it stops, nobody knows!
·Let’s hope you get a better category this time.
·Oooh, the anticipation is killing me!
Script 2
There are 6 primary gases that have the most significant impact on the distinctive odour of a decaying body. These are:
Cadaverine (rotting fish odour)
Putrescine (faeces odour)
Indole (sticky sweet odour)
Hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg odour)
Methanethiol (rotting cabbage odour)
Dimethyl disulphide & Trisulphide (foul garlic odour)
By far the most common gases that contribute to the putrid smell of a cadaver are cadaverine & putrescine.
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About our guest:
Katy has been voicing for 24 years now after becoming a classically trained actor in London. She works daily, predominantly on corporate & commercial scripts & has voiced literally thousands of local & National radio ads over the years and she works across all other mediums of voicing, like e-learning and IVR, narration and dubbing/ADR. She has been seen & heard on television and film sporadically over the years (Sherlock, Eastenders) and has, in more recent years, started voicing video games and audio drama as she gets back into her dramatic acting.
Her clients include Amazon, Blizzard, Warhammer, ASDA, T K Maxx, Global, Bauer, ITV & the BBC, but that is just the tip of the Blue Chip iceberg. A natural RP speaker but equally at home using accents particular when she gets to use her Bristolian home town accent!
Katy's Website @katy.maw on Instagram Katy's Facebook page
@KatyMawMedia on Twitter
Resources: Howjasay
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 35 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Katy Maw
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ted Huggins joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing TV promos, the assumptions you can and can't make in a directed session, and one wildcard is very Middle Earth!
Our VO question this week is all about your favourite animated movies.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
She’s a little timid
She’s quite reserved
And she lacks a certain je ne sais quoi!
The glamorous lady detective
Who’s the opposite of what everyone expects!
The Thrilling Miss Jones
A new series starts Tuesday the 26th of September, on that channel!
Script 2
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that humans need communication.
Whether that’s with your Aunt Susan who doesn’t stop complaining about her cats.
Or with your friend Jake who’s broken up with his girlfriend…again.
We all need to talk.
And at Cloudbank we want you to stay connected wherever you are.
Get our premium 5G plan with unlimited minutes today.
Stay talking with Cloudbank.
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About our guest:
Ted is a 25 year old British male voice artist, audio designer/producer and podcast producer. He's been working in the field, combining voiceover and audio production for a 8 years starting out in recording studios back at university, before moving into voiceover.
He's the creator of the Sci-fi Horror/Cosmic Horror anthology podcast, Cryo Pod Tapes, providing narration, sound design and production for original Sci-fi Horror stories from around the world.
Ted was recently nominated for the UK Voiceover Newcomer of the Year at the One Voice Awards 2023.
Ted's Website @teddysvoices on Instagram Ted's Facebook group
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 34 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ted Huggins.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Carlisle based voice actor Drew Campbell joins Sam and Mark to talk about all the different ways you can tell a story. From corporate stories to bedtime stories and everything in between, we go beyond "Once Upon a Time".
Our VO question this week is all about how knowing what music will be used completely informs your read.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
If you are a small business owner who wants to stand out and attract more clients without spending too much on marketing – read on!
Everyone has a story to tell – and the story behind your business is what makes you unique.
That’s why your “About Me” page is so important: it’s where new visitors will find Your Story.
A good story will resonate and engage – it’s why people come to you and not someone else. And good stories get shared more – so making yours sticky is great for business!
Script 2
Toad, Ms Verruca Dumper, Ballbag and Sir Fungal Virus Twonk, lived in The Golden Valley of Jingly Pots, a faraway land somewhere at the end of The Great Rainbow. That's the same one we call the rainbow in the sky.
An Old Wives' Tale from many moons ago (which is a very long time) still tells the story of a few brave souls who ventured to the end of the sea, to find out if life existed there. The story has been told time and time again under twinkling starry night skies. It became known as 'The Raining Winkles Story’.
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About our guest:
Drew Campbell is a multi award winning voice actor based in Carlisle, Cumbria. He's been a voiceover for just over 10 years after falling it to it. He's a singer, guitarist, and songwriter and was lucky because he already had a garden studio.
He's voiced for video games like, WarHammer 3 and Total War: Troy Mythos and the odd indie game. He was cast as 2 robot gang members in a video game called Cloudpunk, a cockney robot and an screechy American robot. A lot of players like the line “Urban Renewal Bitch”.
He was also entered Into the Eurovision Song Contest twice by a Swedish songwriter that he created some music with. The first song was called “Micro Mini Thong” but Drew can't imagine why it didn’t go anywhere!
Drew's Website @DrewCampbellVO on Twitter @voiceofdrew111 on Instagram
Drew on YouTube
Resources: the Children’s audiobook that Drew's script came from is called “Bogus Business Unlimited” - available at Audible https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Bogus-Business-Unlimited-Audiobook/B0BV8MY724?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
The charity song Drew talks about is Reach Out: https://youtu.be/dv7tHm0a00c
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Short trailer for Episode 33 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Drew Campbell.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, York based voice actor Guy Slocombe joins Sam and Mark to talk about big reads and when to pull them back, the butch energy required in some automotive commercials, and there's an ASMR wildcard that surprises us all.
Our VO question this week is all about the first demo you should make when you're getting into voiceover.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
By the early 70s, the Cyborg amp was being adopted by other music genres.
And just as progressive rock reached its peak, music got a sudden wakeup call.
Gritty guitars and the 3 minute pop song were back – this time, with attitude.
The punk revolution released a torrent of new talent. It was all about making a statement. Their sound had to be loud and for most, the established Cyborg was the amp of choice.
But Punk inspired more than the anarchists.
Script 2
The future of automotive is here.
At Yellow Transportation, we’re leading the way forwards and our tech teams are making it possible.
We’re creating the vehicles of tomorrow here in Leicestershire
We have the ambition.
Now we need talented people with technology skillsets to come and help us build the future.
From Electrical Distribution Systems, to Body-Chassis Engineering, to Powertrain.
If you want to see your work redefine how we move, we want to hear from you.
Go to Yellow Transportation.co.uk to see where you could make a difference.
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About our guest: Guy Slocombe has been locking himself in a box and speaking to the world for the last 9 years. Prior to that he worked in the Corporate world for major drinks companies for nearly 20 years so started in VO totally from scratch.
He's recorded Commercials, Explainers, Promos, eLearning, Video Games, Audio Books and Telephone prompts for clients globally such as Netflix, Apple, Porsche, National Geographic and Amazon.
He's been nominated for 8 VO awards and recently won a Best Actor Award. Guy also trained as an onscreen actor for 2 years and goes into schools to run workshops. He's presented to around thirty thousand pupils so far!
Guy's Website @GuySlocombe1 on Twitter Guy's Facebook page
@guyslocombevoiceover on Instagram
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 32 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Guy Slocombe
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, former copywriter turned voice artist Bruce Fielding joins Sam and Mark to talk about a very famous ad campaign he was involved in, how casting the voice is crucial, and Sam gets feisty about regional accents.
Our VO question this week is all about what you like to see in a script, and what makes you groan when you see it!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
At Box Trade Windows we deal purely with the trade…and the trade get the very best price guaranteed every time.
Like...
Bespoke Composite doors, manufactured to any design in over 1000 colours from only £450 – ‘secure by design’ option available for new build.
If you’re in the trade, visit our trade counter at Colonial Park, Emperor Road, Northampton – or go to boxtradewindows.co.uk
Script 2
Now here is a short recitation ‘bout a man who won fortune and fame by making a right special flour. Tom Allinson, that were his name. For just after th’ Industrial Revolution, all but he were for bread white as snow. They thought it were purer than wholemeal. But young Tom in a loud voice said “No”. “Yon white bread’s alright that I'll grant you, but you've taken away some of clout. Wholemeal’s better all told for young people ‘cause it's bread that’s had now’t taken out”. And now, over a hundred years later, it's been proved beyond reasonable doubt. T’were Tom Allinson’s thoughts that were proper. And bread’s better wi’ now’t taken out.
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About our guest: Bruce Fielding hasn't lived a quiet life. He once blew up buildings for a living, he's rented out deckchairs and he helped explorers reach the North Pole in a rowing boat. But mostly, he's worked as an Advertising Creative. His background as an advertising copywriter serves him well in communicating messages with just the right amount of 'sell'. These days, he voices Corporate narration, Documentaries, eLearning and Explainer videos and lots more!
Bruce's Website
Bruce's Facebook page
Resources: The original Allinson's commercial: https://youtu.be/MxICW9JExw0
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Short trailer for Episode 31 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Fielding.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Margaret Ashley joins Sam and Mark to talk about characterisation and analysing your scripts.
Our wildcards get very silly, and range from child to old crone with a brilliant station announcer thrown in along the way!
Our VO question this week is all about what the best investment in your voiceover career has been to date.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The first element of due diligence implies adopting a policy commitment to respect all internationally recognized human rights.
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Secondly, you periodically assess the risks and impacts along your full value chain.
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Accordingly, you implement measures to address the identified issues in a third step.
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The fourth element involves embedding human rights throughout the relevant functions of the organization, such as human resources, procurement and internal audit.
Script 2
About the character: Vilnius is a city of respectable age, and accordingly, in its self-assured, friendly, slightly flirtatious, yet polite manner, this is how it would like to be described. A seasoned woman, still active and ready to conquer mountains, hosting grand "celebrations" at her place, inviting everyone who shares the same connection with Vilnius.
Hey! It’s me – Vilnius – the vibrant capital of Lithuania and the world capital of road running 2023. If you share my passion for running, you simply can’t miss the opportunity to meet me this fall. I promise to take your breath away in the ultimate global running festival alongside the world’s fastest runners. If you want to win a one-of-a-kind World Champs medal, register now. Because the only running I am not fond of is running out of time. See you soon!
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest: Margaret Ashley is an award winning voice actor who works across all voice genres. An all round Assured, Adaptable Authoritative Articulate, Versatile voice with Gravitas and a conversational, warm, friendly manner with an evocative tone, Margaret's confident and mature voice can move between animated characters to serious and compelling narrative.
A native Geordie, she has a warm RP accent and as a trained character actress. Past clients include the V&A, National Geographic, English Heritage, IBM, BBC, Big Finish Productions, SIDE, ZA/UM, Dream Harvest Video Games, Uken Games, Nissan Research, Nippon Gases, UniLever, Waterstones .
As a mature actress, her voice range can stretch from mid 40’s to old crones in the hundreds.
Margaret's Website
Margaret's Facebook page Margaret's Facebook group
Short trailer for Episode 30 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Margaret Ashley.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, David Monteith joins Sam and Mark to turn a very dry health and safety corporate script into something you'd want to learn from. We have a bodice ripping sexual encounter, a trip in The TARDIS, and a performance where you can actually feel the pain!
Our VO question this week is all about what you keep in your booth, apart from your mic obviously!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Before working with hazardous materials, you must follow these safe work practices:
Store hazardous chemicals in areas that can be locked, but still have good ventilation.
Do not store hazardous chemicals in cool-drink bottles or any other unmarked container.
Ensure hazardous materials are in their original containers that clearly say what they are.
Do not pour hazardous materials down drains or dump them.
Keep ignition sources (for example, mobile phones, lighters, cigarettes, etc.) away from hazardous materials.
Report any leaks or uncontrolled hazardous materials to your supervisor immediately.
Script 2
Repression is a central element of the drama in both Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre. Seduction in these novels is a subtle, socially distanced affair. There may be cads and mistresses, damaged reputations, falls from grace and dishonourable conduct, but all matters of direct sexual engagement are barely alluded to, let alone explicitly depicted. Britches remain firmly buckled; bodices remain securely bound. Happily for the novelist, the suggestion of, prelude to and promise of sex is often more sensual than the act itself.
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About our guest: Actor, Director, Tutor/Coach, Podcaster, David Monteith is multi-talented! Realising he could never become the astronaut he dreamed of, he turned to acting in the hope that one day he could play a space ship captain and at least pretend he was a spaceman. Years later he has an international Shakespeare portfolio as well as a strong CV of plays, pantos, short films and commercials. He is also a director with 7 opera's under his belt, and a teacher/coach.
While struggling to reach the stars, he became the first black podcaster in the UK and co-host of the first podcast to make it to tv. Discovering Voice Over & never getting over liking attention, he has specialised in the "dramatic" genres - audiobooks, audio plays, games & mocap. In 2022 David was part of a team of narrators for The Atlas Six which won best audiobook in the fantasy genre. In 2023 was nominated for best audiobook fiction in the One Voice Awards. Check out The Geek Syndicate podcast.
@davidmonteith on Instagram @davidmonteith on Twitter David's Facebook page
Short trailer for Episode 29 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Monteith.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Julie-Ann Dean joins Sam and Mark to talk about what directors really want. When you're asked for storytelling and whimsy - are they two different things? Plus what does it mean when your only note on a read is "interesting!", and we look at audio guides in a variety of different ways.
Our VO question this week is all about how and when to tell clients that you're not prepared to work with them any more!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
You know the saying, ‘the more you share, the more you have?’
It’s our truth.
No great thing is created solo
The best things happen when we come together
We see beauty in our diversity
We celebrate our differences
And we’re united by everything we share
Shared purpose, vision, potential, success, reward
Shared ownership
We are the architects of our future
With the power to maximise potential
For us, our clients and our business
And here, it all starts with sharing.
Script 2
Stonehenge, a unique prehistoric temple aligned with the movements of the sun.
Built in stages between 3000 and 2200 BC- it's the only stone circle in the world to have lintels, the horizontal stones sitting on top of the uprights.
Its architecture reveals the sophisticated minds and engineering ability of those who built it: the late Neolithic people of Britain.
As we explore the monument, we will find out about Stonehenge, and also the history of the area around it.
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About our guest: Julie-Ann Dean began her career as a voice over artist at the age of 16, dubbing the children's programme 'The Little Vampire' for the BBC. With decades of experience working in children's TV, Julie-Ann has hundreds of credits to her name. Some highlights include Paw Patrol, Toby's Travelling Circus and Wakfu. In recent years she has won a Voice Arts Award in Hollywood for her performance in a VR video game.
Julie-Ann's Website
@voiceoveruk on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 28 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Julie-Ann Dean.
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, join Mark Ryes and guest-host Clare Reeves with Natalie Chisholm as the three audio geeks try to approach commercial scripts in different ways. They explore the importance of punctuation, and Clare drops a bombshell about her corporate script and why it needs to be read so quickly!
Our VO question this week is all about whether you'd hire a virtual assistant.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
For them..... for her... for him…
…because talking about trains means, without saying it, talking about climate, because trains must become the backbone of tomorrow's mobility and have made us dream since we were children. But, there’s a reality. In a world ever more urbanised, global demand for transport is growing fast. Passenger and freight activity are expected to more than double by 2050. And expectations for green, efficient, smart and integrated whole journey solutions are hugely increasing.
Rail manufacturers and operators must rapidly assess design changes and their effect upon system functionality and performance, embracing Rolling Stock full lifecycle, from Design and Verification & Validation up to Test & Commissioning.
Script 2
[Sea / water SFX]
The year is 1621.
A mysterious vessel floats silently on the water.
They call it “The Ghost Ship”.
[Music begins, strings/folk/orchestral]
Aboard are two lovers, on a dangerous journey to escape their fate.
“The Ghost Ship” from bestselling author Kate Mosse is an epic tale of love, revenge and piracy.
Rebellion takes to the high seas in “The Ghost Ship”.
Available to order now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest: Natalie Chisholm is a British female voiceover with a voice that’s down-to-earth and approachable, through to cheeky and fun. She's regularly praised for sounding natural, chatty and warm, and her natural East Midlands accent can often be heard too. Formerly a BBC journalist and producer, she made the leap into voiceover in 2015 and hasn’t looked back.
Natalie 's Website
@nattychisholm on Instagram
@nattychisholm on Twitter
With many thanks to guest-host Clare Reeves: Clare's Website
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Short trailer for Episode 27 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Clare Reeves and Natalie Chisholm
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Ally Murphy joins Sam and Mark to explore creative ways of approaching horror voices for Halloween - yes, we know it's early - but clients are already beginning to ask for it! We also tackle a video game script in some surprising ways, and bring a little old lady out to play.
Our VO question this week is all about how you create a gaming character based in reality, rather than some over-the-top cartoon feel.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
One of the team will be with you shortly. While you wait, here are the answers to some of our frequently asked questions.
Scare Village strongly discourages under 12’s from coming to Shocktober Fest, children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is over 18.
All attractions feature dark places, tight spaces, uneven grounds, low ceilings and terrifying characters. If you suffer from epilepsy, claustrophobia, heart conditions, are of a nervous disposition or are pregnant, we don’t recommend this event for you.
We cannot guarantee that fast-track tickets will be available on the door. If you do want fast-track, please check availability with a member of our team when your call is answered.
Script 2
Bob: Okay Hunter, it's time for the age-old tradition of walking the experienced, hardcore death-psycho, cyborg through his weapons like it's his first day on the job…..it’s a really weird tradition.
Bob: Now, take a few shots at that handsome beast over there. Don't worry, they’re, just virtual targets.
Bob: You’ve got it! And I lied, they’re completely real targets! Hahaha!!…….And now I have to clean up that mess.
Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on *YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"*
About our guest: Ally Murphy is a multi award winning voice actor, working in commercials, video games and corporate narration. Ally has worked on games such as Total War: Troy, BAFTA nominated Vacation Simulator and Bendy and the Dark Revival, and with brands such as Alfa Romeo, Disney and Swarovski. Ally is British but based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest USA. She is also an on camera actor working in commercials. corporate film & short film.
Ally's Website
@allymurphyvoice on Instagram
@allymurphyvoice on Twitter
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 26 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ally Murphy - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Anthony Hewson joins Sam and Mark to talk about nailing an unusual trailer voice, what to do when clients want a script read one way, but you know it could be better another way... and Mrs Angry makes an appearance in the Wildcard section!
Our VO question this week is all about the type of genres you've never had a go at, and why you haven't.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
For over 15 years, we’ve been at the top. Providing strategic counsel to hundreds of clients. But staying at the top requires change.
Sometimes change is incremental.
Sometimes it’s profound.
Our combination of expertise, insight and creative edge allows us to navigate the road ahead for our clients. Uniting brilliant minds to redefine communications, shaping campaigns that captivate audiences and create impact for our clients.
Script 2
Imagination is priceless. It didn’t matter if there was no money to buy a ball! He would make one out of socks and paper.
He was born and raised in the heights of Garagoa, in the heart of Colombia. Money was scarce, but love was abundant, and he was a happy child.
He got his first job when he was 8, helping his old man with his small business. It was fun times with his dad, and somehow he could tell he was forging his character, and getting ready for the future.
College was hard but it was worth it. He got a dream job that let him travel the world and become an expert in data engineering.
When he makes a suggestion, we always listen. When we say yes, he will implement faster than anyone.
He is a part of Xseed, and we try to keep him as close as possible.
*Listen to all of our podcasts* here - you can also watch on YouTube**, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest: Anthony is a voiceover artist in Cambridgeshire, who balanced carrying out occasional voiceovers with his main freelance work – copywriting and copy editing – until finally relinquishing his last major writing client earlier this year. He’s been nominated for 14 voiceover awards since 2018. His past clients include DHL, HSBC, English Heritage, Jaguar LandRover, Tumi McLaren and Bulgari.
Anthony's Website
Anthony's Facebook page
@VoicedbyAnt on Instagram
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Short trailer for Episode 25 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anthony Hewson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Alexia Kombou joins Mark and Sam to talk about how cool urban reads are the in-thing for ad agencies, why gaming promos can be voiced hard, and how our wildcard turns into a scouting adventure.
Our VO question this week is all about auditions - how many takes should you send, and should you slate?
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Commanders! Starting from Season Ten, every regular Battle Monthly will feature its own themed Storage. The Storage will commemorate your combat journey, give you a deeper insight into the commanders' stories, and help you earn even more Tokens for game play.
You can access the themed storage from the Chapter selection window or the game play progression.
Season Ten includes three pages. On each page, you will find customisation elements, secret documents, or commemorative items that will immerse you in the story and the combat campaigns of our familiar heroes.
Script 2
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Stride after stride.
Every. Second. Counts.
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Search UltraTex Air.and get 25% off with code “Tex Air 25”
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Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That"
About our guest: Alexia Kombou has been nominated for 25 awards in the last five years including being the winner three years running for Best TV commercial at the One Voice Awards. You might have heard her down at your local co-op or when you call E-On.
Originally Alexia studied Drama and Film at Queen Mary University of London… and she thought she was going to be an actress… until she found the world of voiceover. Now she can be heard on National TV Commercials for Nivea, Clearscore, Virgin Experience days, Polestar cars and AO.com to name a few.
Back in 2020 Alexia voiced the Government Health Advice videos for NHS covid testing.
Alexia's Website
@alexiakombou_voiceover on Instagram
@alexia_kombou on Twitter
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 24 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alexia Kombou - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Andy B Robinson joins Mark and guest-host Liz Drury to talk about wearing you pants outside your trousers for a superhero commercial read, and how using emotes and humanisation can bring your gaming characters to life!
Our VO question this week is all about keeping your voice in shape! So what kind of vocal warm-ups do you do?
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Drips & Leaks are your plumbing superheroes on the South Coast! We have over 20 years experience in saving you from annoying leaky taps right through to complex drainage repairs and efficient leak detection!
And with our preventative maintenance services, we act as your shield from future damage and costly repairs down the line.
Drips and Leaks take pride in providing the highest quality service to our customers, ensuring that your home or business is always safe from water disasters.
Call on our team of professionals and enjoy the peace of mind of being free from plumbing problems.
Visit dripsandleaks.com
Script 2
Breandan:
Aren't you aware that taking the Temple was the worst possible idea? This will only quicken Kamelot’s intervention. If they send Galahad...
Why? Because you don’t like the All-Mother? Or was this meant to be a provocation to warrant Kamelot’s invasion?
Don’t tell me you’re that naive. Do you know how he got the moniker “The Pure”?
He somehow got it into his thick head that evil is rampant everywhere, and that it's best to purify it with fire.
So he goes around setting everything on fire. Sure, sure, it’s “pure” afterwards. Because there’s nothing left.
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About our guest: Andy B Robinson is an award-winning British voiceover artist known for his authoritative, natural, and reassuringly confident voice. With nearly a decade of vo experience, he has worked with numerous high-profile clients like Amazon, Coca-Cola and Mercedes. Although he specialises in corporate and commercial projects such as explainer or company videos, as well as radio/TV commercials, he is also comfortable working in a variety of other fields, including video games, podcasts, audio dramas, audio guides, e-learning, and narration. While his natural speaking voice resembles soft or modern RP, he is particularly skilled at regional UK accents, and even Castilian Spanish, which he has recently started voicing in.
Andy B's Website
@androb001 on Instagram
Andy B's Facebook page
Resources: The warm up app that Liz mentioned is Activate Your Voice by Elaine Clarke:
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Liz's contact details: Liz's Website
Short trailer for Episode 23 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Liz Drury and Andy B Robinson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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Liz's Website
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Jacqueline Duff joins Sam and Mark to talk about a cacophony of farmyard animals, how musicality can influence every part of a read, and creating a personality in both RP and Irish accents.
Our VO question this week is all about what to put in your subject header when you send a marketing email.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
One day, a terrible thing happened. Snow White's mother, the queen, who preferred the outdoor life to libraries, was picking flowers in the royal garden when she was bitten on her bottom by a snake - a poisonous, purple, vicious villainous viper with sharp teeth, thin lips and a particularly nasty expression on its face.
Its bite was, of course, fatal.
From then on, Snow White's life was not at all happy.
Not at all.
And that's where my story really begins.
Script 2
To many people an established brand is something that large companies have evolved over time to sell more of their products. But brands don't exist by accident, and good brands can bring back customers again and again.
Here are the six key rules of branding.
Number one, define your business.
What does it do, why does it do it, and why is it better than the competition?
The answers to these questions should become part of your brand personality.
A brand should capture your mission.
Number two, how do you impact people?
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About our guest: Jacqueline Duff started her career 20 years ago with a Pantene TV ad, recording in an Irish accent. She then became the British voice of ‘Wildfire’ for Orange, the 1st mobile phone speech recognition system - making her Siri’s grandmother!
Since then, she’s worked in most genres, and LOVES corporate voiceover. She’s recorded 1000’s of scripts for 100’s of companies worldwide and works mainly from her studio on the South Coast in RP and Southern Irish.
Jacqueline's Website
@jacquelineduffvoices on Instagram
@JacqDuffVoices on Twitter
Jacqueline's Facebook page
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 22 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jacqueline Duff - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, chief voiceoverist Philip Banks joins Sam and Mark to talk about TV promos with an intense punch, and the how to take the punch away! We play both sides of a documentary premise, question the Iranian Double Pause, and have fun with some cartoon characters.
Our VO question this week is all about how you find a voiceover coach - and whether you need one in the first place!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The Walt Disney Company is everywhere. And over the years they’ve crept into more and more places, thanks in large part to billions of dollars of acquisitions of already famous brands.
Some of you may be huge Disney fans and view this as a great thing. After all, more brands within the Disney family can mean more awesome theme park rides and attractions.
But there are also Disney detractors who view the Disney-fication of things as a dumbing down or as an edge-softening of a brand that previously had some grit.
And we’re going to explore both sides of those Mickey Mouse ears.
Script 2
The WCAX App - Global market news - in one place.
Customizable Sections and Personalized Alerts.
Stocks tracking, interactive charts and market insights.
All in your hands. Stay Connected, Stay informed.
Download the WCAX App today.
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About our guest: Philip Banks was born in Ilchester, Somerset. He left School at 16 and an old Life Assurance company paid to him educated in Law and Economics.
He did his first paid voice gig for Red Dragon FM in Cardiff in February 1990 (on his 30th birthday) and never looked back. Voiceover beckoned full time in 1992.
He moved to the Moray Firth in Scotland twenty odd years ago and now on the average day he sees more Seals than people. 300 million Americans know Philip for his TV Promo work for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Philip's Website
Philip on YouTube
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Short trailer for Episode 21 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Banks - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, German born voice actor Leonie Schliesing joins Mark and guest-host Clare Reeves to talk about how to dial up the friendly on a dry corporate script, drinking from the fountain of youth, and making strained noises somewhat easier.
Our VO question this week is all about awards! Can winning one actually help your career in any way?
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Why do we age and can we pull the brake on the process? That is a question which many people would like to find the answer to.
Inside each cell, we have our chromosomes and DNA strands. The ends of our chromosomes are equipped with so-called telomeres.
As we grow older, our telomeres become increasingly short – until they are worn down to the point where a cell cannot divide without the DNA strand unravelling. This causes the cell to perish. When cells reach this stage, they are referred to senescent cells.
Script 2
GOOD MORNING WITH BRONCOLAX
Don’t let constipation ruin your day. Try Broncolax.
It supports your natural gut rhythm to relieve constipation
…making your good morning even better with Broncolax.
And try BroncoEase. A constipation relief gentle enough for long term use
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About our guest: Leonie Schliesing is a voice actor and singer born in Germany. They made the big move to London in 2013 to attend drama school and never left. Her career in the performing arts started in Musical Theatre and has taken Leonie around the world as lead vocalist on various cruises as well as Disneyland Paris and onto film sets and theatre stages in and around London.
In 2016, Leonie stumbled into the wonderful world of Voice Acting and fell in love. In 2019, she went full-time. Since then, they have voiced commercials for Playstation, Smarties and Shopify, corporate work for Mercedes-Benz, Salesforce and Amazon and given life to characters in various dubbing projects and video games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Leonie won a One Voice Award for Audio Drama Best Performance for "Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Volume 07".
Leonie's Website
@leoniejanas on Twitter
@leoniedoesvoices on Instagram
Leonie on YouTube
Resources: the youtube channel Leonie mentioned is @kurzgesagt
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Clare's contact details: Clare's Website @clarereevesvoiceovers on Instagram
Short trailer for Episode 20 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Clare Reeves and our guest Leonie Schliesing - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Kenny Blyth joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing technical scripts with vitality, the essence of true horror stories, and how to subvert expectations, and our wildcards include robotic AI voices, a magician and a rather superb horse racing commentator.
Our VO question this week is all about demo reels, and when you should get them done (or re-make them).
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
In regulation 4, paragraph two, which covers ‘Requirements relating to building work’, paragraph two (a), after ‘schedule 1’ inserts: in brackets “in addition to the requirements of regulation 7”
In regulation five which covers ‘meaning of material change of use’ after paragraph I omit “or”; and after paragraph J insert ‘or the building is a building described in regulation 7 - 4 - a, where previously it was not”.
Script 2 (excerpt from "The Chair" by W. Terence Walsh)
As the fire begins to crack and pop and the smoke rises over the rooftops, John resumes his work with renewed vigour, the rhythmic scraping of the chisel helping to drown out the sound of the blaze.
But he cannot ignore the piercing dreadful song of the girl screaming as she is cleansed from this world. A sound so high in its pitch and so disquietingly inhuman, that it beggars belief. Perhaps she truly is an agent of the supernatural after all? The noises of the crowd turn from accusation, to celebration, to pity, to fear, before dwindling to silence.
Only the scream now, travelling through the late summer air and gently brushing up against the blade of the chisel, carving a microscopic record of Mary’s last moments into the tiny groove-like indentations in the wood.
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About our guest: Kenny Blyth is a multi award-winning voice-over and actor who graduated from Queen Margaret’s college, Edinburgh in 2000, the first graduate from there to win the prestigious BBC radio ‘Carleton Hobbs’ award. He spent his first year working only in Radio Drama at the BBC in London, which has provided him with a rare versatility in vocal age, characters and accents, often playing multiple roles in a single production.
Kenny works in all areas of the industry, all over the world, including TV, film, games, commercials, documentaries, audio drama, theatre, animation & audio books. He also co-ordinates and voices ADR for TV & film post production in Scotland, on shows like Shetland, Guilt Vigil and Outlander to name a few. It is as a voice-actor though, working from his own broadcast quality, home-studio, that Kenny spends most of his time.
Kenny's Website
@blythyken on Twitter
@blythvoice on Instagram
Resources: Find out more about Bill Walsh, author of "The Chair" here and if you want to buy a collection of his wonderful short stories - click here
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Short trailer for Episode 19 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kenny Blyth - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Scottish voice artist David Holmes joins Sam and Mark to talk about meeting Dolly Parton, the muppets, and great gameshows. We mull over scripts on the serious business of wine and booking a man with a van! Not forgetting the Celtic and pirate wildcards!
Our VO question this week is all about the best marketing tools you've used for voiceover.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Central to the Vinfluenta PRO system is Elato’s unique “Advancer” algorithm. Advancer automatically adjusts system settings in real-time based on the solution’s unique physical and chemical characteristics. With every production cycle, the Advancer algorithm learns and adjusts settings to deliver the very best results from each filtration. This automation reduces operator error and performance variability between operators ensuring new users can operate the system at full efficiency from day one.
Script 2
When you need a van… Stan’s your man!
Whether you need one vehicle or a fleet, you can count on Clegg Commercials to source you the right new or quality used van, fully retail prepped and delivered direct to your door - whether you want to buy, lease or flexi hire… and we can also help with financing too!
So, remember, when you need a van… Stan at Clegg Commercials is your man!
Check out our socials, or, visit Clegg Commercials dot com.
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About our guest: David Holmes is a voice artist with a soft and earthy Scottish edge. He spent 22 years as a freelance Lighting Designer for theatre productions, working with teams all around the UK, Europe and internationally. As a voice artist, he’s worked on over 50 campaigns including Santander, DPD and Hendricks Gin. He’s worked across Animation, Narration & Commercials. He's passionate about topics embracing Mental Wellbeing, Neuro-diversity, Understanding & Ecology. David’s voiceovering began as part of an overall renaissance for him sometime in 2020. He also won a VOX in ’21 in a moment of what he describes as cosmic flukery.
David's Website
David's Facebook page
@david_in_your_ears on Instagram
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 18 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Holmes - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Cromerty York joins Sam and Mark to talk about sleep stories, getting your mouth around accents and why ad agencies are already looking forward to Christmas! We also take a leap from France to Lapland in the festive wildcards.
Our VO question this week is all about maintaining a healthy work life balance as a voiceover.
Have a go at one of the scripts from today's show - or send us a question you have about voiceover - send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Fragments of a magpie legend her grandmother had taught her came to Hanako. Something about magpies forming a bridge across a river of stars, which allowed star-crossed lovers to reunite in the heavens. That story had always made Hanako smile. She could see her grandmother waving her arms around like magpie wings as she told the story. She had learned so many things at her grandmother’s knee.
Script 2
Just imagine, rows and rows, of freshly hand-made Belgian chocolates.
Rich Dark chocolates, and ohh-la-la creamy white chocolate, and delicious milk chocolates. Even Vegan and sugar free chocolates.
Well, Stop imagining. At PureJoy Luxury Chocolates & Gifts, we do just about every type of Chocolate. Whether you want to treat yourself, or treat someone else.
PureJoy Luxury Chocolates & Gifts
Order from our website, PureJoy.co.uk
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About our guest: Cromerty York was born in Staffordshire and moved to Luxembourg immediately after completing an IT degree, where she became proficient in German, French, and Luxembourgish. Cromerty relocated to Australia, though her Australian accent was less than stellar, and then to Switzerland. After that came Minnesota in America where she started working in voiceover. Minneapolis is considered, along, with LA and East Coast, one of the main US voiceover hubs. After a few years in America, Cromerty returned to the UK with her newborn baby. Cromerty's back in the UK now and loves the flexibility and challenges that voiceover offers.
Cromerty's Website
Cromerty's Facebook page
@Cromerty on Twitter
Resources:
Sam's Talking Creative episode with Santa
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
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Short trailer for Episode 17 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Cromerty York - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
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In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Brad Shaw joins Sam and Mark to talk about making corporate reads more fun, being trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building, how some characters make your mouth moist and going back to the 1940s for Vintage news styles.
Our VO question this week is all about staying competitive in an increasingly crowded market.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hello, I’m Professor Dan(ielle) Clever. I lead Energy, Air Pollution and Health Research at the University of Smartville.
Recently, I invented Pollution Vision glasses so that harmful pollution in the air can be
seen.
Together, we are presenting a series of short videos, as we go about our everyday lives,
explaining what pollution is, how it can affect our health, and what we can do to reduce the risks.
So, what is in the air we breathe?
Well, air is mainly composed of oxygen and nitrogen and water… But it also contains pollution, which is a mixture of solid particles and gases that come from vehicle emissions, factories, heating sources, smoke, dust, pollen, and mould for example.
Script 2
Once upon a time, around the turn of the new millennium...
Two Psychologists, Sally and Irene, were intrigued by this new-fangled “internet” thing, and wondered if they could take therapy online to reach more people.
They founded ‘Psychology Today’ and in 2001, launched a website.
In 2009 a Clinical Trial involving 300 patients proved that online therapy was actually more effective than face to face therapy. The results were published in The Lancet……and what happened next changed history!
Jane Hargreaves, Venture Capitalist and more recently leader of the UK Vaccine Taskforce during the COVID Pandemic, had heard about Psychology Online and could see it’s incredible potential to change the future of mental healthcare.
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About our guest:
Brad Shaw is a voiceover performer and producer. He spent a decade running a promotions agency for video games and film before becoming a prolific promo voiceover and audio editor. He then founded a showreel editing and production company and a murder mystery and immersive events company. Brad also worked as a guest entertainer on cruise ships worldwide. In 2018, he sold his company and became a Program Director for Viking River Cruises. During the Covid pandemic, he produced The Wonderland Challenge for the NHS and an audiobook of Alice in Wonderland with 159 voice actors and celebrities. Today, he runs Wonderland VO, a voice training community.
Brad's Website
@bradshawvoice on Instagram
Brad's Facebook page
@bradshawvoice on Twitter
Resources: https://www.wonderlandvo.com/
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for Episode 16 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brad Shaw - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Mark and Sam are heading to the One Voice Conference in London this coming weekend (11-14 May) - so please do come and say hello!
We're also doing a free workshop - also entitled "How Do You say That?!" on Saturday afternoon... and we'd love to hear your wildcard genre suggestions... send them to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Amrit Sandhu joins Sam and Mark who are gob-smacked during a discussion about recording audio books. Also on the show an oddly repetitive utility portal, the amazing voice skills of Sir David Attenborough, and the wildcard takes a Yosemite Sam twist!
Our VO question this week is all about whether you need a website to get work.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us today. In this training session, we're going to review the basic functionality of your Utility portal, including setup, vehicle tracking, and dashboard reporting.
This session is great if you’re a first-time user, if you’re in the process of setting up your portal, or if you just need a good portal refresher. By attending this session, you will understand how to configure your portal and use meaningful data to reduce your fleet’s operating costs.
This session will run for about 45 minutes and there will be time at the end for questions and answers. Enter your comments in the chat area, and we'll address them at the end of the session. Our goal is to provide exactly what you need so you can confidently set up your portal.
Script 2
The Verks. As the sun begins to set over the planes of Petah Tikva, both male and female begin to make their way home from an arduous day’s labor.
The male’s true passion lies in video games, while the female enjoys collecting stickers. Despite their 9-to-5 grind, the two have managed to maintain their love of the arts and their sense of playfulness.
Both male and female have different interests and this can sometimes lead to conflict . While the male likes to spend his evenings gaming in his cave, the female desires nothing more than to spend them snuggled up together in their nest. In the end, the female, more often than not, wins. Her persuasive nature, sometimes referred to as ‘nagging’, convinces the male to concede.
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About our guest: 7 time voice award nominee, Amrit Sandhu, is a British Sikh Voice Actor based in his studio at West London. Since going fulltime in 2019 as a professional voice actor he's been the voice for hundreds of bluechip companies with clients including Marcedes Benz, FC Barcelona, Qatar Airways. One of Amrit's first jobs was an audiobook. A 100,000 word fantasy book with 30 different characters... and from there his voice acting journey began.
Amrit's Website
@amrit_thebritishvoiceartist on Instagram
Amrit's Facebook page
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Short trailer for 15 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Amrit Sandhu - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this week's “How do you Say That?!”, David Vickery joins Mark and Sam to talk about TV continuity, what to do when a producer just wants it "flatter", how to produce a miniscule laugh on demand and we enter the dramatic world of Jekyll & Hyde.
Our VO question this week is all about how to break into new voiceover genres.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The powders were neatly enough made up, and when I opened one of the wrappers, I found the simple crystalline salt of a pure white colour. The phial, to which I next turned my attention, was filled with yellowish, translucent liquor, which was highly pungent to the sense of smell and contained phosphorus and other volatile ether. This journal, little more than an ordinary book, contains everything. It covers many years, and is filled with equations, formulas and notations of the foremost philosophers in history. Here and there a brief remark is appended to a date, usually no more than a single word: and once very early in the list and followed by several marks of exclamation, "total failure!!!”
Script 2
It’s time to review your financial planning for 2023….
Are you paying too much tax on your investment income?
What’s the best way to transfer wealth to your family?
How can you make the most of your pensions?
Tomkin Shards specialises in holistic financial planning. We’ll be happy to review your wealth management for 2023 and beyond.
Get in touch today. TomkinShards.com.
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About our guest: David Vickery was a young DJ on Capital Radio in 1973, freelanced at Radio 210 Thames Valley and did a post graduate in acting at Welsh College of Music and Drama. He became a Channel 4 continuity announcer in 1984. After many years in continuity he started presenting late nights on TVS - he launched Channel 5, and now can be found as an announcer on BBC2 and BBC4. He's voiced around two and a half thousand documentaries and nowadays he plays croquet, which he says lets him come up for air outside the studio!
David's Website
@TheDavidVickery on Twitter
@davidvickerysilvervox on Instagram
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Mentioned in this episode:
The one with the Teeny Tiny Laughter!
Short trailer for Episode 14 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Vickery.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" Jonathan Tilley, voiceover and personal brand strategist, joins Sam and Mark to talk about promoting your vo business properly, why tech script is sometimes the worst, and in the wildcards Sam channels Sweden and Jonathan becomes horrifying!
Our VO question this week is all about how important it is for voiceovers to be present and engaged on social media.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
If it’s a mainly adult audience - or students over 18 - then you may want to be a little more suggestive with the script and jokes. There could be topical contemporary references for your audience - local characters, news headlines, politicians, celebrities and so on. Rude jokes are essential and, depending on your audience, you may choose to include risqué language (though innuendo, double entendres and the threat of a swear word are often more effective than the real thing). Of course - you need to be clear in your advertising that this isn’t for kids - for example “Sinderella” so that you don’t have complaints at the end of the evening!
Script 2
With the filter frequency, you suppress interference on counter inputs F, J and, if applicable, W. With compressed VPTs, a frequency of 129 kHz is cyclically reset by default - meaning that signal changes shorter than 4 µs are suppressed.
The VPT_Definitive_Exchanger Technology object guides you in the configuration, commissioning and diagnosis of the position reflection and measurement features for the RB position output technology module in conjunction with VPT definitive exchangers - not to mention, the SP2_RAM Technology object enables you to easily configure ram counter-control of the SP 8x73VFRQ/5J RP analog input module for operation with an exchanger module and use it as the master program.
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About our guest: Jonathan Tilley was born in Boston, Massachusetts. As a musical theatre performer, he starred in the productions of Cats, 42nd Street and Mamma Mia!At 30 he transitioned into the voiceover industry and has thousands of corporate narrations, e-learning modules, and commercials under his belt for some very high-end blue chip clients.In 2010 Jonathan began coaching fellow creatives on the business side of being a creative freelancer turning his knowledge into online courses like League Of List Builders. As a personal brand strategist he helps creative people shine online and share their talent with the world. Jonathan loves white wine spritzers on hot summer days and French bulldogs.
Jonathan's Website
@jonathantilleydotcom on Instagram
Short trailer for Episode 13 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jonathan Tilley - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, it's double-trouble as Mother and Daughter voice actors Della and Abi Phillips join Mark and Sam to unpick the mystery of recording two-handed scripts, or double-headers, both together and remotely. We also ask if an agent is essential for progressing your vo career.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
AWelcome to CarShare
BWe’re going to share 6 golden rules to ensure that the car sharing experience runs smoothly for all our members.
AFirst, before opening the doors of the car, identify any damage, interior and exterior.
BAnd take a photo if you spot anything.
ASecond, always return your car to the location where you received it.
BIf you can’t deliver your vehicle on time, extend the reservation online or you can call our team 24/7.
AWhen your trip is completed, remember to take your personal belongings with you and dispose of your trash.
BAnd always let us know if you find any dirt or trash inside your car before you start your trip.
Script 2
SFX Shuffling of papers.
SMITHIt says here...hmm...that you were, uh, kicked out... for falling in love with a mortal.
JONESOh, that...yeah. That, um, that was a thing...that happened.
Jones shifts uncomfortably in his chair.
SMITHAre you all right, Jones?
JONESMe? Ha! Yeah... Am I all right? Yeah, I just find it hard to get comfortable sometimes. I never did get used to not having the wings, you see? Throws your whole body off balance. Sometimes I trip over nothing and…
SMITHDid they love you back?
JONES pauses for a moment and takes a deep breath.
JONESDoes it matter?
Script 3
VO1: Honey! Look there’s a UFO
VO2: Mm-hmm
VO1: Look! It’s a dinosaur!
VO2: Uh-huh
VO1: Hey, what are you so busy with on your phone?
VO2 We can win makeovers worth £15,000 just by spending £100 at Homeland during the Spring Shopping Festival
VO1 £15,000!
VO2: Yeah! But it’s only from 20th – 26th of April so we need to rush!
VO1: Ok leave everything now because nothing else matters!
VO2: Visit Homeland Spring Festival dot com for more details.
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About our Guests:
Della Phillips has been in the VO industry for over 17 years. You can hear her voice globally on video games to phone systems and everything in between. She also voices in French, which is where she is now based, although she flies back and forth to the UK frequently for studio sessions. She loves a bit of comedy and humour and projects that are a bit different and challenging.
https://www.dellaphillips.com/
Abi Phillips is a multi award-winning british voiceover artist. After a childhood of many am-dram performances and doing silly voices for any-and-every person who would listen, Abi decided at the age of 14 that performing was was all she would ever want to do! Her enthusiastic and upbeat energy lends itself well to Promotional and Commercial Radio & TV but she also loves a challenge; anything with a bit of drama, grit or raw emotion that she can sink her creative teeth in to. She brands herself, unsurprisingly, as "the voice of a new generation".
https://voiceoverabi.com/
Short trailer for Episode 12 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and both Della & Abi Phillips.
In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Nigel Williams joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting through long e-learning scripts, how translated scripts can be quick-quick-slow, and what do do with bowls and bowls of porridge!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The door to the apartment and door to the house were always open, as was the door to my father’s study room. One Sunday we were sitting in the gothic parlour of the apartment, our father was taking a nap and our dog was asleep, too. Then, when father went down to the study room, he saw that someone had broken in. The burglar had tried to open the desk with a letter opener, but it broke. When that didn’t work, the burglar went down to the basement and got a steel block; he used that block to break open the furniture and took the money.
Fortunately, none of us heard anything and the dog did not bark. That was impressive.
Script 2
This winter has been tough for a lot of people, and not everyone has access to a warm and nutritious breakfast to start the day & fuel their fire inside
That’s why Quaker is partnering with charities like FareShare, to donate up to two point five million warm breakfasts to communities across the UK who need it
Pick up your promotional pack of Quaker Oats and each purchase means another hot breakfast donated.
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About our guest: Nigel Williams is the breakfast host at Jazz FM and a prolific voiceover artist. He was the voice behind the infamous PC World campaign and has also featured on TV spots for Shreddies, Ariel, Intel and Cheerios. Globally, Nigel’s voice was identified as ‘universally comprehendible’ for the United Nations. Nigel also hosts a podcast called ‘Your Song: The Podcast’ The world’s greatest songs by the people who wrote them. Listen here!
https://www.njwilliams.com/
Resources: Voiceover Licensing & Usage: A Guide for Hirers
Short trailer for Episode 11 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nigel Williams.
In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Trish Bertram joins Sam and Mark to talk about Voice of God-ing, the world of game trailers, and when you should invoice your clients. We also try out some hilarious wildcard characters!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Emmery Flahti
Emmery is a looked after learner who has relocated from Afghanistan. His employer, Slabfil Builders have been extremely impressed by his tenacious work ethic and application. He has demonstrated hand skills above his level of study - and the college teaching team are already beginning to work with Emmery to prepare him for National Competition standards next year.
Emmery's willingness to learn, his technical skills and ability alongside his work ethic make him an extremely strong candidate for Apprentice of the Year.
Script 2
We thought we knew
the world we were born into
We thought we understood the rules.
What we know now is that everything can change
Traditions
Nations
Truths
Nothing is safe in the turmoil between progress and destruction.
Here in the streets
we dream of tomorrow
as in hell,
they dream of heaven
So we look to you in power
To harness this… force
and write the rules for this new world.
What will you envision?
What will you dream of?
As tomorrow is racing towards us
What world will you build?
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About our guest: Trish Bertram started out as a theatre stage manager and after blagging her way into TV continuity announcing in the early 80s at LWT - she went on to voice promos for ITV and other channels. She got an agent and started doing corporates & documentaries.
She started Voice of God-ing in 2006 with the Asian Games in Qatar, which lead to London 2012 - both the Olympics & Paralympics.
Recently you will have heard her voicing 'World War II in Colour - Road to Victory' on Netflix, & 'Armada - the Untold Story' on PBS.
https://www.trishbertram.com/
Listen to Trish's published game trailer read for Victoria 3 here
Watch David Vickery alongside Trish in their spoof ad for Pete Tong's Essential Collection 93 here - and watch out for the rubber catsuits!
Short trailer for Episode 10 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Trish Bertram - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" Rik Scott, the station voice of Greatest Hits Radio, joins Sam and Mark to talk about station imaging, finding your inner motivation, channelling Mary Poppins, and why it's good to sit on the fence sometimes. Plus - do you like a line read - or absolutely hate them? We'll discuss the pros and cons.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
The average American child spends two and a half hours a day listening to music.
That’s nearly as much time as they spend in class each school year.
And they’re typically listening alone. On headphones.
So, if kids spend almost as much time listening to music as they do listening to their teachers, it raises the question:
Are rock stars educating your children?
Script 2
One of the biggest music festivals in Sussex is back for the Summer of 2023.
Ashdown Radio proudly presents Chiddfest on the weekend of the 21st to 23rd July at Nash Street, Chiddingly.
Appearing live on stage, The Hoosiers (song) East 17 (song) Black Box (song) Lemar (song) Phats & Small (song), The Real Thing (song) and Dario G (song). For the full line up and ticket information, visit Chiddfest chapter dot co dot uk.
Chiddfest 2023 supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne, with Ashdown Radio.
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About our guest: Rik Scott is a very well known voice artist, commercial radio presenter and producer. He's the station voice of Greatest Hits Radio (alongside Dawn French). His first proper gig was Radio HMV in London, and he's been dotted round the commercial radio network ever since. He's also a well known "com-prod" who may have called you to voice a commercial for Media Sound Holdings.
Here’s the link to St Wilfred's Hospice which features in the show: https://www.stwhospice.org/
Short trailer for Episode 9 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rik Scott.
In this week’s “How do you Say That?!”, brand new author Nic Redman joins Sam and Mark to show that breathing can affect every aspect of your voice performance... how to banish a popping plosive, and how her Northern Irish lilt can work magic with a poem, and of course we'll find out about her new book "On The Mic".
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
We are Studio PDC.
We design for people and place.
As architects we create buildings to last.
As urban designers, we create environments to enjoy and cherish.
As interior designers we create spaces which delight.
Our work is unique, contextual and responsive, to create a sense of community and place.
From the smallest detail to new destinations, we respond to needs, site and budget, to exceed client aspirations.
Script 2
You know where you are at BRIGHT'S of BOSSGAR,
And spring is the time you should see us!
Refresh and renew, your indoors - and out – too
With our deals on a wide range of pieces!
The flowers are blooming and so are our savings on
Our ten-piece corner dining sofa
Was One Eight Nine Nine, now One Four Nine Nine,
Ideal for inviting guests over!
And for just Five Nine Nine, you can al fresco dine,
With our five-piece patio set,
Four chairs, a parasol and a table for all
At BRIGHT'S of BOSSGAR, spring is great!
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About our guest: Nic Redman has recorded and spoken for a living for nearly 20 years and coaches people to feel at home on the mic. She is co-host of the award-winning Voiceover Social Podcast and creator of top 1% worldwide ranking Voice Coach Podcast. Her book "On The Mic: Voice training for voiceover artists, podcasters, speakers and presenters" is out now (and available from onthemicbook.com)
https://nicredmanvoice.com
Short trailer for Episode 8 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nic Redman.
In this week’s episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Annette Rizzo joins Sam and Mark to talk about medical scripts, being pushed out of your comfort zone and how character reads can inform your corporates! Annette's a member of the Equity Audio Committe so we discuss what union membership can do for you.
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Thank you for volunteering with The War Years.
As a volunteer, you will be assisting with a Digital Collection Day.
Here’s how it works:
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The first stage happens at the Welcome Desk – here, the participants are made comfortable and ready to share their stories along with any physical items of wartime heritage they have brought for digitization.
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They will be provided with the necessary forms they require to guide them through the process.
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Once the participants have completed these forms, they will proceed to the Interview Stage.
Script 2
Different parts of the limbic system are located on the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere and diencephalon.
Crucial parts of this system include the hippocampus, septal nuclei, parahippocampal and cingulate gyri, hypothalamus, the anterior nucleus of the thalamus, and parts of the amygdala.
In addition, certain parts of the limbic system are vital for memory and learning. For certain specific types of dementia, it’s in this zone that some of the earliest structural pathologic changes may be observed.
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About our Guest: Annette Rizzo was born in the US and moved several times between the UK and US while growing up. She joined a children’s radio drama team on a public broadcasting station in upstate New York at just 8 years old. Moving back to the UK at 13, she worked for her local BBC station from 15.
She's been a freelance reporter, presenter, producer and voiceover mainly for the BBC, until going freelance in 2005 as a full time voiceover artist. Annette's been very active on the Audio Committee for Equity and has lectured in Radio Production at colleges and universities.
https://www.rizzovoice.com/
Join Equity here: https://www.equity.org.uk/
Short trailer for Episode 7 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Annette Rizzo.
In this week’s “How do you Say That?!”, the extremely versatile Rory Barnett joins Mark and Samk to talk about fitting an overwitten commercial script into 30 seconds, and how music can influence every part of your read. There's a huge amount of butch energy, and our vo question is all about how you find the correct pronunciation of words or names you've never heard of!
We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
A product suite to today’s busy lifestyles, the gardening newcomers and for those wanting to do their part for the environment.
For the garden enthusiast... the underserved urban dweller... for the complete beginners who didn’t believe they could garden... we created this product.
An affordable, high-density vertical growing system designed for modern living. A complete garden-in-a-box.
This product allows you to take full control over the food you and your loved one’s consume.
We’ve made it so simple. Quick set up, low maintenance, minimal effort and once set up, it really just runs itself.
Script 2
Saving money right now feels like a no brainer.
Energy bills are at an all time high and we're all looking for clever ways to reduce them.
Solar panels from ‘Solar So Good’ could be the answer.
‘Solar So Good,’ the renewable energy specialists, have helped thousands of UK homeowners by installing money-saving solar panels.
And you may not know that when you have solar panels supplied and installed on your home, you don't pay any VAT... saving you even more money!
Visit Solar So Good dot co dot uk
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About our guest: Rory Barnett worked for the BBC for more than 15 years, but he started in the advertising industry, working on the iconic "Papa and Nicole" Renault Clio campaign.
He's a linguaphile - a lover of languages and words, who's been a voiceover for more than a decade. He speaks French fluently, and has studied German, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. His website presents a world of possibilities including singing impressions, a NASA space launch commander and he narrates a poem in ancient Greek!
https://rorybarnett.com/ (have a look at the "Space & Other Oddities" tab!)
Here are the pronunciation resources we chatted about:
https://youglish.com/ and https://forvo.com/ and https://howjsay.com/
Short trailer for Episode 6 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rory Barnett.
In this week's episode of "How do you Say That?!", the very smooth Charles Nove joins Sam and Mark to talk about Voice of God, pushy promos, changing styles and lead-in phrases and emotes that are key to capturing a character style! Our vo question sparks a discussion about whether you should be sitting or standing whilst voicing a script!
We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show - just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1:
SUSE Leadership team, welcome to SUSE Can 2023, in beautiful, historic central London
Todays Keynote Speakers Include: Our Chief Executive Officer, Melissa di Donato, Our Chief Customer Officer, Imran Khan, and Our Chief People Officer, Kathryn Herrington. We also have special Guests, Thomas Koehrer from Bank of America, Matthew Gehl – from JP Morgan Chase & Co and Matthew Syed. Sportsman, Author and Journalist
Plus a talented cast and crew backstage who are here to help you Lead to Thrive!
Script 2:
This major reuse project championed the use of mass timber in the commercial sector to create an adaptive space which is responsive to the needs of the end users.
A lightweight CLT and glulam structure has been used to extend the existing concrete frame, increasing the building from two to six storeys and adding 60,000sq. ft. Around 70% of the original structure was retained, and the new timber extensions store over 400 tonnes of biogenic carbon.
About our guest: Charles Nove is a reassuringly familiar-sounding voice artist with a touch of trustworthy native Scot. He joined BBC Scotland in 1978, then Radio 2 from 1981, reading news, presenting late nights and early mornings, plus news and merry banter on Terry Wogan's breakfast show. You'll have heard him on BBC1, Anglia, The History Channel, Magic, Jazz FM, BBC Oxford and many more. He also headed A1 Vox, the London sound studios, plus he's currently presenting the Weekday Breakfast Show on Scala Radio.
http://charlesnove.com/
https://twitter.com/charlesnove
Short trailer for Episode 5 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Charles Nove.
In the latest episode of "How do you Say That?!", Tanya Rich joins Sam and Mark for what turns out to be a hilarious romp through some badly written e-learning scripts! Find out why dolphins could invade your doctor's appointment, our v/o question is about whether or not to specialise in specific genres, and we continue the audiobooks debate!
We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show - just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1:
DOCTOR
Maria, if you are feeling ok… let’s measure your blood pressure. Could you come and sit here?
(Doctor wraps a bp meter around Maria’s arm. He/she starts to pump it.)
DOCTOR
When was the last time you got your blood pressure checked? It is 142 over 90 now. It is higher than normal. I also want to check your HbA1c level. This should give us a better idea about your glucose. I’m sorry Maria - it’s a blood test. I know you’re not keen on needles.
Script 2:
In product lifecycle management, engineering qualifies the performance and environmental impact and needs considerable effort. Today, the majority of the engineering activities and important decisions at various stages of the product design process such as concept generation and evaluation, material selection, manufacturing process selection and performance assessment are limited by the experience of the product designer and happen in an ad-hoc workflow leading to several iterations to meet multiple requirements from mechanical, electrical, thermal and sustainability.
Script 3:
Sophie (aka Pierre):
Hello, how can I help you?
Justine, Customer:
Hello, I come to buy products for my baby. I have chosen this one, for normal skin, is that good? I see here for atopic-prone skin, what exactly is atopic- prone skin?
Sophie:
An atopic-prone skin is a more and more common skin type these days. The skinisverydrywithoccasionaleczemapatchesthatappearandcanmaketh e skin itch!
Justine, Customer:
That reminds me something... and how does that happen?
Sophie:
The hereditary factor is very important for this skin type. Do you know if you had eczema as a baby? or allergies? Or the baby’s father?
Justine, Customer:
No, I don’t remember. But my husband did, he dad eczema when he was a baby. My
mother-in-law told me! Do you think my child will be atopic?
Sophie:
It’s very possible! If both parents are atopic, you baby has a 50 to 80% chance to have an atopic-prone skin! But don’t worry, it is no big deal at all. It been scientifically proven that you can reduce the risk of eczema by up to if you apply an emollient care every day from birth.
Justine, Customer:
Then I’m reassured. Well, almost :)
Sophie:
Don’t be worried, eczema flare-ups decrease with age.
Justine, Customer:
And what do you suggest I use then?
Sophie: h a s 5 0 %
I recommend Voliar It is a range specially designed for atopic babies.
Justine, Customer:
And what do they have that these products have more than the others?
Sophie:
They are high security products that can be used from the first days of life and of course, without fragrance!
Justine, Customer:
That’s fine with me, what products do you recommend?
Sophie:
The best to start with is to use Voliar Emollient Cream or Balm every day to moisturize and nourish your baby’s skin. For the bath, use the Voliar Cleansing Cream to gently cleanse, and for the face, there is an Emollient Face Cream, because most of atopic dermatitis starts on the face.
Justine, Customer:
Perfect, I’ll take all three, thanks for your advice!
Sophie:
I give you a Baht Oil sample, it strengthens the other products effect. And since the water is hard in our region, it’s better to put it in the bath water! We hope to see you soon :) You will come and introduce your baby to us when he will be born, won’t you?
Justine, Customer:
Yes, I give birth in 2 months!
Philippe to Sophie, once the customer left:
Well done Sophie, you were perceptive: you asked the good question and you were convincing and reassuring. You used simple words to talk about atopic- prone skin, the customer left reassured and with the appropriate products.
Send us your questions, comments and reads to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
About Tanya Rich: Tanya is a voice actor who has been wowing us all for over 30 years - and she has lent her voice to countless projects for clients all over the world. She has also been a voice coach for over 20 years and runs RichCraft voice coaching. RichCraft trained voiceover artistes can be heard all over the globe, on every kind of media platform - and her desire to make YOU the best voiceover you can possibly be is borderline fanatical.
For Tanya's voiceover: https://www.tanyarich.co.uk/
For Tanya's coaching: https://richcraft.biz/
Short trailer for Episode 4 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tanya Rich.
In this week's "How Do You Say That?!", Mark and Sam are joined by voiceover Ben Wake, to attempt a bunch of different reads with a corporate script and an IVR/Telephony script. There's also a surprising teeny-tiny character in the wildcard section, another burning vo question, and someone drops an F bomb!
The scripts we looked at are below… and we’d love to hear YOUR take on them – send your read on an mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and we’ll pick one to showcase in future episodes.
Script 1
For the past couple of years, the entire world was forced to adapt.
At Banking Card we did just that. We used our minds, resources and teamwork to keep our
business thriving, but also to give back to the communities in which we operate.
A force for good.
We gave support to those who needed it most.
We continued to pursue our sustainability goals.
To minimise our impact on the planet by developing innovations that regenerate natural
resources and reduce carbon footprints.
Helping to create a world that is more socially just, financially inclusive, environmentally conscious, and technologically balanced.
Script 2
Welcome to the Social Group of Companies. Calls are being recorded for monitoring purposes. For emergency repairs please call Damien 0743 2133 630. For non-urgent repairs, please listen carefully and choose one of the following options:
For General Maintenance, please press 1.
For Ken Barclay in plumbing press 2.
For Simon Johnstone in Electrics press 3.
For accounts & rent queries press 4
or for all other enquiries press 5.
To hear these options again press the star key.
We'd also like to hear your burning v/o questions - what it is about the job, the marketing, the actual read, the audition process, the dealing with clients that’s bothering you? Let us know at podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
About Ben Wake: Ben's been nominated for 10 awards in the last 3 years including UK Male voice artist of the year twice. Working from his custom-built studio Ben has recorded for some of the largest companies in the world and continues to record for clients Daily. Utilising the best equipment possible and taking advantage of his acting background and degree Ben provides audio that keeps his clients returning again and again. Some of Bens clients include Amazon, Disney, UEFA, Vodafone, Mastercard, Acuvue, Sony, Samsung, FIFA, The PGA Tour, Cointreau and many more. Ben can also be heard as the main Voice actor in Shiro Games latest Expansion to their long running Northgard series.
Short trailer for episode 3 of "How Do You Say That?!" featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Ben Wake.
This week, Mark and Sam are joined by Clare Reeves, and they have a play with the different ways you can read an audio book script, and a commercial/promo type script.
There's a discussion on what kind of person you need to be to record audio books, and our question this week is all about how long it takes to get used to the sound of your own voice.
We'd love you to have a read of one of this week's scripts and send it to us on mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk - it might make it into one of upcoming episodes!
Script 1
‘In fifty yards you will have reached your destination,’ advised the Satnav, the most valuable tool in her armoury. She began to peer at street numbers, counting them down on the gates and walls. Slightly to her surprise, number 43A was quite different from the rest. In fact, it wasn’t a house at all, it was an old church sitting at the very end of the terrace. As she pulled into the nearest parking bay, it struck her that someone had certainly put a lot of work into its upkeep. She was curious to meet her new client, a Mrs Pendrith.
Script 2
Remember when live music just got... put on pause? And then, in 2022, it came back in style.
You swapped movie nights for mosh pits
Canceled plans for wristbands, Live streams for mainstage screams
In the Netherlands, Hungary, Brazil, UK, Sweden and beyond!
You made a lot of swaps ... all 9 million of you
We’ve swapped tickets,
We’ve swapped tastes,
And stories with your favourite artists
2022: the year live music made its comeback... 2023: the year you don’t miss a second of it.
We’ll get you in. Even if it’s sold out.
We'd also like to hear your burning v/o questions - what it is about the job, the marketing, the actual read, the audition process, the dealing with clients that’s bothering you? Let us know at podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
About Clare: After being a media obsessed kid... Clare Reeves began working in BBC Radio as a presenter and sound engineer, and founded her voiceover business 12 years ago. She has an enviable client list including Coca Cola, Booking.com, Instagram, Clearblue, National Geographic... and many more. She's also obsessed by branding and believes that understanding your brand essence - or secret sauce - is an important tool in unlocking authentic Voiceover performances.
https://clarereevesvoiceovers.com/
There are a hundred different ways to read a script - and nearly all of them are as valid as the next... and this podcast sets out to prove it!
In this episode Lincolnshire based voiceover Liz Drury joins Mark Ryes and Sam Boffin to mull over some scripts in different ways including a wildcard or two!
We'll also attempt to answer a burning question about voiceover life too!
The scripts we looked at are below... and we'd love to hear YOUR take on them - send your read on an mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and we'll pick one or two to showcase in future episodes.
Script 1
In the beginning, there was chaos.
And now…
…hmm, still chaos!
If only you could maximise the potential of your warehouse space.
You’d benefit from increased throughput…
…overcome labour shortages…
…and fulfil orders faster.
Kerching!
But…how do you transform chaos into order?
You don’t.
Because at Acme, we do it for you.
Streamline your operations…
…and future-proof your warehouse…
…with Acme. Get in touch to find out more!
Script 2
Are You Ready?
Did you know that it only takes sixty seconds for a small fire that started at a socket to reach the ceiling? This speed means that every second counts, so:
•Are you prepared?
•Do you know how to recognise a fire hazard?
•Do you know what to do if you suspect a fire, spot a fire or smell smoke?
•If you had to evacuate, do you know what you are supposed to do?
•Do you think what you do know is enough?
Before learning how to put them out, it is important to know how fires get started in the first place, how they continue to burn and how they are extinguished.
About Liz: Liz Drury has been working as a voiceover artist for 10 years. She started her career in the USA when she was living there temporarily due to her husband’s job. She now works from her home studio in North Lincs for clients around the world. She works predominantly in the corporate sector and frequently gets hired to narrate e-learning courses and explainer videos, but what she really loves is a museum audio tour! When she’s not in the booth you find Liz out running with her lurcher Marble.
https://lizdrury.com/
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