“How Do You Say That?!” is the weekly, Radio Times recommended podcast for anyone who has ever read a script out loud – and wondered if they're getting it right! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a voiceover guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, true or false fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips! Contact us with your questions and comments anytime - podcast@britis...
Trailer · Mon, April 14, 2025
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
Thu, April 10, 2025
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. </
Trailer · Mon, April 07, 2025
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
Thu, April 03, 2025
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. <a href="https://linktr.ee/shesoundsgreat" rel="noop
Trailer · Mon, March 31, 2025
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
Thu, March 27, 2025
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,
Trailer · Mon, March 24, 2025
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
Thu, March 20, 2025
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 <a href="https://instagram.com/stephaniematard" rel="noopener
Trailer · Mon, March 17, 2025
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
Thu, March 13, 2025
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, Audi
Trailer · Mon, March 10, 2025
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
Thu, March 06, 2025
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 Ep
Trailer · Mon, March 03, 2025
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
Thu, February 27, 2025
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. 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: 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 Casti
Trailer · Mon, February 24, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 110 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susie Valerio. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, February 20, 2025
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! 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 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 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: 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
Trailer · Mon, February 17, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 109 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Duncan. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, February 13, 2025
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. 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 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. 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: 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
Trailer · Mon, February 10, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 108 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Melissa Sinden. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, February 06, 2025
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! 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 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. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all o
Trailer · Mon, February 03, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 107 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ruth Urquhart. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 30, 2025
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. 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 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. 2. You've got a heart of gold. Don't let these folk take it from you. 3. Enough! We're done here! Now, you will meet your maker! 4. My Lord. This blade of mine is yours. And this heart as well, that never belonged to anyone else. 5. There are spirits everywhere. Ghosts really. We carry them with us wherever we go. 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 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 game
Trailer · Mon, January 27, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 106 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 23, 2025
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! 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 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? 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: 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 vol
Trailer · Mon, January 20, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 105 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Watts Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 16, 2025
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. 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 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.” 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: 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, th
Trailer · Mon, January 13, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 104 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Liam Gerrard. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 09, 2025
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! 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 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. 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: 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 thre
Trailer · Mon, January 06, 2025
Short trailer for Episode 103 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Stannard Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 02, 2025
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 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: 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 FV
Thu, December 26, 2024
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. **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 character
Thu, December 19, 2024
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 Low or high pressure… industrial or hydraulic – our range of specialist hose applications is comprehensive to say the least, complete with bespoke fittings to meet your specific needs. And with our field technicians, containerised workshops, on-site assembly, and field support, we keep downtime to a minimum. Explore our capabilities in full at tonal-industrial.com. 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 . a , an ANIMATION begins on * the screen, demonstrating the workings of vacuum cleaners. 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. : she speaks into the remote. We see a light on the * remote tells us it’s listening. 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. 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 Harbour is an actor well-known for her character voices on many award winning animations such
Trailer · Mon, December 16, 2024
Short trailer for Episode 100 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Kate Harbour. 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
Thu, December 12, 2024
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. 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: 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 W
Trailer · Mon, December 09, 2024
Short trailer for Episode 99 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jack Oddie. 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
Thu, December 05, 2024
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. 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: 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 prod
Trailer · Mon, December 02, 2024
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 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
Thu, November 28, 2024
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: 1. Everyone, without exception, has felt fear at some point in the past. 2. Everyone, without exception, continues to feel fear, often and on many occasions, in the present. 3. 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. **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: 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
Trailer · Mon, November 25, 2024
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 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
Thu, November 21, 2024
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!!! **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: 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 worksho
Trailer · Mon, November 18, 2024
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 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
Thu, November 14, 2024
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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/simon.wells.982845" rel="noopener noreferrer" ta
Trailer · Mon, November 11, 2024
Short trailer for Episode 95 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Simon Wells. 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
Thu, November 07, 2024
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. **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: 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! <a href="https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/" rel="noopener nor
Trailer · Mon, November 04, 2024
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 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
Thu, October 31, 2024
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! **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 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 DOCUMEN
Trailer · Mon, October 28, 2024
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. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
Thu, October 24, 2024
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 At XYZ Trucks, we also offer beep attractive fixed monthly instalments for access to comprehensive services. With our Service Leasing, you’ll have a well-serviced truck all year round. Great, isn’t it? I mean … beep this means … less work for you … beep and predictable costs – so you can focus on your core business. Learn more about this great offer – download the PDF file from the icon. beep **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: 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 Resou
Trailer · Mon, October 21, 2024
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. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24
Thu, October 17, 2024
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. **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: 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
Trailer · Mon, October 14, 2024
Short trailer for Episode 91 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Elsie Lovelock. 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
Thu, October 10, 2024
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! **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 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichardReedVoiceA
Trailer · Mon, October 07, 2024
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 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
Thu, October 03, 2024
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? **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: 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 g
Trailer · Mon, September 30, 2024
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 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
Thu, September 26, 2024
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… **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: 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 Olymp
Trailer · Mon, September 23, 2024
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 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
Thu, September 19, 2024
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 yea
Trailer · Mon, September 16, 2024
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 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
Thu, September 12, 2024
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? **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: 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
Trailer · Mon, September 09, 2024
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 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
Thu, September 05, 2024
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. **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: 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JonathanPagdenVoiceologist
Trailer · Mon, September 02, 2024
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 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
Thu, August 29, 2024
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 **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: 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</a
Trailer · Mon, August 26, 2024
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 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
Thu, August 22, 2024
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. **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: 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
Trailer · Mon, August 19, 2024
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 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
Thu, August 15, 2024
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. **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: 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
Mon, August 12, 2024
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 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
Thu, August 08, 2024
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, direct
Trailer · Mon, August 05, 2024
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
Thu, August 01, 2024
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 </
Trailer · Mon, July 29, 2024
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
Thu, July 25, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, July 22, 2024
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
Thu, July 18, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, July 15, 2024
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
Thu, July 11, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, July 08, 2024
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
Thu, July 04, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, July 01, 2024
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
Thu, June 27, 2024
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 <a href="https://ins
Trailer · Mon, June 24, 2024
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
Thu, June 20, 2024
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 ca
Trailer · Mon, June 17, 2024
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
Thu, June 13, 2024
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 <
Trailer · Mon, June 10, 2024
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
Thu, June 06, 2024
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 storyt
Trailer · Mon, June 03, 2024
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
Thu, May 30, 2024
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 orig
Trailer · Mon, May 27, 2024
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
Thu, May 23, 2024
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 <a href="https://instagram.com/jo.ashe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=
Trailer · Mon, May 20, 2024
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
Thu, May 16, 2024
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. <a href="https://www.annacass.u
Trailer · Mon, May 13, 2024
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
Thu, May 09, 2024
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 subsequ
Trailer · Mon, May 06, 2024
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
Thu, May 02, 2024
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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmmaGriffithsVO" rel="noopener noreferrer
Trailer · Mon, April 29, 2024
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
Thu, April 25, 2024
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 <a href="https:
Trailer · Mon, April 22, 2024
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
Thu, April 18, 2024
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: </st
Trailer · Mon, April 15, 2024
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
Thu, April 11, 2024
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 Opportunit
Trailer · Mon, April 08, 2024
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
Thu, April 04, 2024
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 Aband
Trailer · Mon, April 01, 2024
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
Thu, March 28, 2024
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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@brendanmclatchievoiceov
Trailer · Mon, March 25, 2024
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
Thu, March 21, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, March 18, 2024
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 Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, March 14, 2024
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, co
Trailer · Mon, March 11, 2024
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
Thu, March 07, 2024
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) 13:38 Back 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
Trailer · Mon, March 04, 2024
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
Thu, February 29, 2024
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-N
Trailer · Mon, February 26, 2024
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
Thu, February 22, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, February 19, 2024
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
Thu, February 15, 2024
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 **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: 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 ha
Trailer · Mon, February 12, 2024
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
Thu, February 08, 2024
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 re
Trailer · Mon, February 05, 2024
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
Thu, February 01, 2024
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. <a href="h
Trailer · Mon, January 29, 2024
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
Thu, January 25, 2024
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 vo
Trailer · Mon, January 22, 2024
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
Thu, January 18, 2024
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 publish
Trailer · Mon, January 15, 2024
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
Thu, January 11, 2024
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
Trailer · Mon, January 08, 2024
Short trailer for Episode 51 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and JD Gibson Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, January 04, 2024
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
Thu, December 28, 2023
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
Thu, December 21, 2023
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: n
Trailer · Mon, December 18, 2023
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
Thu, December 14, 2023
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 Yo
Trailer · Mon, December 11, 2023
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
Thu, December 07, 2023
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 m
Trailer · Mon, December 04, 2023
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
Thu, November 30, 2023
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 disord
Trailer · Mon, November 27, 2023
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
Thu, November 23, 2023
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 We
Trailer · Tue, November 21, 2023
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
Thu, November 16, 2023
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, Ast
Trailer · Tue, November 14, 2023
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
Thu, November 09, 2023
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
Trailer · Tue, November 07, 2023
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
Thu, November 02, 2023
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 V
Trailer · Tue, October 31, 2023
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
Thu, October 26, 2023
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. <a href="https://www.blancheanderson.com/" r
Trailer · Tue, October 24, 2023
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
Thu, October 19, 2023
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. <a href="https://emilyjardinevoiceovers.co.uk/" rel="noopener noref
Trailer · Tue, October 17, 2023
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
Thu, October 12, 2023
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 **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: 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 internationa
Trailer · Tue, October 10, 2023
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. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, October 05, 2023
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. **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: 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. Whil
Trailer · Tue, October 03, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 37 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Phil Rowe. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, September 28, 2023
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 **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: 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, includi
Trailer · Tue, September 26, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 36 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kerry Hutchinson. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, September 21, 2023
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. **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: 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
Trailer · Tue, September 19, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 35 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Katy Maw Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, September 14, 2023
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. **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: 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: <a href="https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark" re
Trailer · Tue, September 12, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 34 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ted Huggins. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, September 07, 2023
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’. **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: 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 th
Trailer · Tue, September 05, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 33 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Drew Campbell. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Wed, August 30, 2023
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. **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: 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 worksho
Trailer · Tue, August 29, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 32 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Guy Slocombe Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, August 24, 2023
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. **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: 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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/br
Trailer · Tue, August 22, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 31 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Fielding. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, August 17, 2023
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. - Secondly, you periodically assess the risks and impacts along your full value chain. - Accordingly, you implement measures to address the identified issues in a third step. - 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 a
Trailer · Tue, August 15, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 30 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Margaret Ashley. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, August 10, 2023
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. **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: 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 teac
Trailer · Tue, August 08, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 29 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Monteith. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, August 03, 2023
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. **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: 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
Trailer · Tue, August 01, 2023
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. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, July 27, 2023
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. <a
Trailer · Tue, July 25, 2023
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 Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Thu, July 20, 2023
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 <a href="https://instagram.com/
Trailer · Tue, July 18, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 26 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ally Murphy - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, July 13, 2023
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 <a href="http
Trailer · Tue, July 11, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 25 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anthony Hewson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, July 06, 2023
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 Mile after mile. Stride after stride. Every. Second. Counts. UltraTex Air. The lightweight running shoes with memory foam. Supreme cushioning and responsiveness. Search UltraTex Air.and get 25% off with code “Tex Air 25” Offer ends 2nd May 2023. UltraTex Air. Forever. Faster. 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_
Trailer · Tue, July 04, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 24 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alexia Kombou - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, June 29, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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. <a href="https://www.andybrobi
Trailer · Tue, June 27, 2023
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 Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Liz's Website
Thu, June 22, 2023
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? ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 <p
Trailer · Tue, June 20, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 22 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jacqueline Duff - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, June 15, 2023
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 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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: <a href="https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin" rel="noopener no
Trailer · Tue, June 13, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 21 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Banks - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, June 08, 2023
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 ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 <a href="https://instagra
Trailer · Tue, June 06, 2023
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 Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Clare's contact details: Clare's Website Leonie's Contact details: Leonie's Website
Thu, June 01, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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
Trailer · Tue, May 30, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 19 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kenny Blyth - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, May 25, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 &
Trailer · Tue, May 23, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 18 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and David Holmes - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, May 18, 2023
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 ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 epi
Trailer · Tue, May 16, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 17 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Cromerty York - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, May 11, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 a
Trailer · Tue, May 09, 2023
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
Trailer · Sun, May 07, 2023
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
Thu, May 04, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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. <a target="_blank" href=
Trailer · Tue, May 02, 2023
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
Thu, April 27, 2023
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. —————– Listen to all of our podcasts here —————— 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 X @davidvickerysilvervox on Instagram Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's
Trailer · Tue, April 25, 2023
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
Thu, April 20, 2023
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. ——————- Listen to all of our podcasts here ——————– 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 win
Trailer · Tue, April 18, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 13 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jonathan Tilley - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, April 13, 2023
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. Script 1 A Welcome to CarShare B We’re going to share 6 golden rules to ensure that the car sharing experience runs smoothly for all our members. A First, before opening the doors of the car, identify any damage, interior and exterior. B And take a photo if you spot anything. A Second, always return your car to the location where you received it. B If you can’t deliver your vehicle on time, extend the reservation online or you can call our team 24/7. A When your trip is completed, remember to take your personal belongings with you and dispose of your trash. B And 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. SMITH It says here...hmm...that you were, uh, kicked out... for falling in love with a mortal. JONES Oh, that...yeah. That, um, that was a thing...that happened. Jones shifts uncomfortably in his chair. SMITH Are you all right, Jones? JONES Me? 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… SMITH Did they love you back? JONES pauses for a moment and takes a deep breath. JONES Does 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. ——————- Listen to all of our podcasts here ——————– 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 everyt
Trailer · Tue, April 11, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 12 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and both Della & Abi Phillips. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Thu, April 06, 2023
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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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 Mark's demos & contact details: <a href="https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank
Trailer · Tue, April 04, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 11 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nigel Williams.
Thu, March 30, 2023
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? ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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/ Resources: 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 <a href=
Trailer · Tue, March 28, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 10 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Trish Bertram - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk
Thu, March 23, 2023
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. ——————- Listen to all of our podcasts here ——————– 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. Resources: https://www.stwhospice.org/ Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Trailer · Tue, March 21, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 9 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rik Scott.
Thu, March 16, 2023
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! ——————- Listen to all of our podcasts here ——————– 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
Trailer · Tue, March 14, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 8 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nic Redman.
Thu, March 09, 2023
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 Committee 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: - 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. - They will be provided with the necessary forms they require to guide them through the process. - 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. ----------------- Listen to all of our podcasts here ------------------ 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/
Trailer · Wed, March 08, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 7 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Annette Rizzo.
Thu, March 02, 2023
In this week’s “How do you Say That?!” , the extremely versatile Rory Barnett joins Mark and Sam 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 ——————- Listen to all of our podcasts here ——————– 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 <a href="https://howjsay.com/" r
Trailer · Wed, March 01, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 6 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rory Barnett.
Trailer · Wed, February 22, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 5 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Charles Nove.
Trailer · Wed, February 15, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 4 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tanya Rich.
Trailer · Wed, February 08, 2023
Short trailer for episode 3 of "How Do You Say That?!" featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Ben Wake.
Thu, February 02, 2023
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. Clare's Website @clarereevesvoiceovers on Instagram @clareonairlive on X
Trailer · Wed, February 01, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 2 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Clare Reeves.
Sat, January 28, 2023
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. Liz's Website @LizDruryVO on Instagram @LizDruryVO on Twitter
Thu, January 26, 2023
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.
Trailer · Tue, January 24, 2023
Short trailer for Episode 1 of "How Do You Say That?!" featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Liz Drury.
Mon, January 23, 2023
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
Sun, January 22, 2023
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 th
Trailer · Sun, January 22, 2023
It's our promo for How Do You say That?! A weekly fun podcast showing there are loads of different ways a voiceover can approach a script!
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