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As a voice actor, I always wonder what the thought process is for casting directors when they are listening to hundreds and hundreds of auditions per day! How do they know exactly what their clients are searching for? How do I make sure that I'm performing in a way that will catch their attention?!
In Part 1 of my interview with Casting Director, Kim Hurdon, we start a great conversation about all things voice acting! Kim Hurdon is both a casting and voice director with 30 years of experience under her belt. She’s been dubbed “The Queen of Voice” by ACTRA and she has appeared as a voice specialist on radio, tv and in print.  She’s cast voices for every voice medium known to humankind.  Kim's love of directing has led her to the animation and gaming worlds where she has quickly become one of the most sought-after directors in Canada.  Her superpower is … of course … the power of supersonic hearing!  Which comes in pretty darn handy.
Kim is such an incredibly talented woman! To find out more about her, visit her website at
OUR TEAM | Kim Hurdon Casting | Toronto, Ontario (khcasting.com) or connect with her on Twitter @khurdon or Instagram @khvoice.

"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."

"Live with Squacky" is Sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions."

The MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Conference is taking place on November 11-13, 2022 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA. Enter Promo Code LWS75 at checkout on Eventbrite for $75 off your General admission ticket!! I'd love to see you there! 

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For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

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Singer, Voice Actor, Podcast Host, SOVAS Award Winner, and self-taught
computer nerd, Jodi Krangle is one talented lady!! Jodi’s first voiceover work
started in 1995 when she spent a year in a volunteer position with the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind creating books on tape…. Yes tape – reel to reel!!
Several years later, she ventured out on her own and well, here we are!! In this episode we chat about everything voice acting, podcasting and so much more! I hope you enjoy!

For more information about Jodi Krangle or to connect with her, visit her website at:
https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ or connect with her on Twitter, FB, LinkedIn or Insta @JodiKrangle

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions.

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com or click HERE to visit our Eventbrite page and to register today!

**LWS PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT**
Let's see how many of you read the show notes to take advantage of this DEAL! Get $75 off your General admission ticket to MAVO2022 by entering the Promo Code LWS75 at the beginning of checkout on Eventbrite when you go to purchase your ticket!!! Get to it soon! Tickets are flying! I'd love to see you there! 

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For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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It’s relatively common for me to interview people I know in the VO industry. But I like to switch it up sometimes! This episode is a special one because I’ll be interviewing a very talented musician and actor, who also happens to be a good friend of mine. When I first had the idea to start my own podcast, it was a video version for YouTube. I think this was back in about 2014. To be honest, my filming skills were not great, and I was nervous! I managed 2 or 3 seasons of interviews for my YouTube channel, and they did improve over time. But since I’m a voice actor, it eventually made more sense to just switch to an audio only podcast version! So, here we are! My special guest in this episode happens to be the first person I ever interviewed for the show! Jordan Grey (formerly known as Jordan Smith) is a singer/songwriter/actor and all-around talented guy. We met in an acting class I took at a studio in Fredericksburg, VA back in 2012. Jordan has great improv and acting skills, and he does a great job of connecting with the characters he creates or is given. After our year in acting class together, we only talked off and on until 2014 when he had released his first EP called “Apollo” and I asked to interview him. The interview was hilarious, we became fast friends, and the rest is history! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

To connect with Jordan Grey on Social media, you can find him on Instagram or Twitter @jordngrey.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

For more info about the MAVO2022 - "Get Inspired" Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com. Or to register for MAVO2022, visit our Eventbrite page HERE!!



**LWS PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT**
Let's see how many of you read the show notes to take advantage of this DEAL!! Get $75 off your General admission ticket to MAVO2022 by entering the Promo code LWS75 at the beginning of checkout on Eventbrite when you go to purchase your ticket!!! Get to it soon! Tickets are flying!! I'd love to see you there! 

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky”! I’m so excited for my special guest today – Joana Garcia!
Joana is a retired Naval Officer with 20 years of active-duty service. True to form of a typical sailor, she loved to spin tall tales and glorious sea-stories when they pulled into port. During her travels around the world, Joana has met many fascinating people and has seen some pretty incredible places. She has a soothing, rich and graceful voice and has trained with some of the best narrators such as Sean Pratt, Johnny Heller, J. Michael Collins, and Danielle Quisenberry and she owns her own professional recording studio in the DC area.

For more info on Joana, visit her website at https://www.voicesbyjoanagarcia.com/ or follow her on Twitter or Insta @VObyJoanaGarcia.

For more info about Val Kelly/Squackyvoice, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/ or follow her on Twitter or Insta @livewithsquacky, @squackyvoice or @Midatlanticvo

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions.

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO Conference, visit the website HERE!! 

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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In this fun, short episode of "Live with Squacky" - I chat about our upcoming MAVO2022 Conference! I highlight our Sponsors: Platinum - bodalgo, Silver: WoVO and Belair Creative, Bronze: Everett Oliver. Our in-kind Sponsors include Hindenburg, Voiceover Xtra, The Voiceover Collective, JMC Demos. Sennheiser and Neumann are our Technology sponsors!!! The Voice Acting Institute is also a supporting sponsor this year!
Our Keynote Speaker this year is Marc Graue, and our guest speakers include, Elley Ray, Everett Oliver, Scott Parkin, Jason Linere White, Roy Yokelson, Laura Schreiber, Kim Hurdon, Yolanda Spearman, Johnny Heller, Tom Dheere, Jimmy Doom, Cliff Zellman. We will have a few more to announce soon too!
Anyway, give a listen! There are lots of fun event details in this episode! More news coming soon!
In the meantime, head to www.midatlanticvo.com for more details and head to MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite to register today! You can still purchase a general admission ticket on a payment plan until the end of May - so don't delay - register today! This event is going to be epic!!

Don't forget to purchase your official MAVO2022 merch HERE!!

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions.

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. 

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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On this episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat with the very talented Rosie O'Toole! Rosie and I chat about her work as a voice actor, her move to NC, her hobbies, who she's coached with and more!

For more information or to connect with Rosie, visit her website at http://www.roseotoole.com/ or connect with her on FB or LinkedIn under Rosie O'Toole.

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions".

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com or register directly through Eventbrite at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavo2022-get-inspired-voiceover-conference-tickets-210612837667

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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Have you ever heard the expression "Kill 'em with Kindness" before? I take a little detour from interviews in this episode to talk about some people and things that have inspired me over the past few weeks. I really felt passionate about this message and wanted to share it with my listeners! I hope you find some value in this short episode!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022, please visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com 

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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 On today’s episode, I chat with an awesomely talented voice actor - Jason Thomsen. 

Athlete, JMU graduate, Voice actor and Dad, Jason is a busy guy! A true gamer at heart who also loves running and cycling and competes in triathlons. I hope you enjoy it!

For more information about Jason Thomsen, visit his website at: https://www.jasonthomsenvo.com/ or connect with him on FB, Insta or Twitter @jasonthomsenvo.

For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or connect with her on Insta or Twitter @squackyvoice or @livewithsquacky.

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO conference visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or to register visit MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."

"Live with Squcky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions."

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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Isabella “Izzy” Tugman is a professional Voice-Over Artist, Actor, Singer, and Film Producer based out of Phoenix, AZ. She has also lived and worked in the Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, and Kansas City markets.

Izzy has a Bachelors Degree in Music from Thomas Edison State University. In addition, she is a graduate of a rigorous two-year college performing arts program from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. She also spent two years as a Vocal Performance major at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), where she studied to be an opera singer.

Having spent a lifetime acting and singing on the stage, in front of the camera, and behind the microphone, a career in voice-over harmoniously blends her talents for voice, acting, story-telling, and language.

Isabella is an incredibly hard-working individual who is committed to quality. She works consistently to improve on her talents and her business while maintaining a strong sense of integrity and a positive attitude.

When she’s not pursuing her career goals, Izzy loves to sing, dance, read, practice yoga, play video games, travel, and indulge in spicy foods. An animal lover, she has two cats and two small dogs that might as well be cats.

She’s a super pro, and such a great gal! I hope you enjoy this episode!

"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions."

For more information about Isabella "Izzy" Tugman, visit her website at https://izzyvoice.com/
or connect with her on Instagram  or Twitter @izzyvoiceover.

For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022, visit our Eventbrite site at MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite or our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!

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 Welcome to Season 3 of "Live with Squacky"! On this episode I chat with voice actor and musician, Matt Chalik. Matt was recently a part of the Get Mic’d Ultimate VO Survivor competition where he received recognition for winning the best overall audition. Matt has been loudly expressing himself since the moment he was told to sit still and stop making mouth noises.  It’s been his life ever since.  Art, music, acting, speech, writing, directing, coaching.  All spokes on the wheel of creativity.
Whichever you witness, you’re going to remember it.

Matt was an attendee at the MAVO2021 “Time to Grow” VO conference online back in November!! Matt and I took Jamie Chambers accents and dialects class and had a blast. He’s such an interesting and talented guy! I hope you enjoy the interview!

For more info about Matt, visit his website at: Matt Chalik VO (godaddysites.com)

Or connect with him on FB or Twitter @ChalikMatt

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice") visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver or connect with her on FB, Twitter or Insta @Midatlanticvo @livewithsquacky or @squackyvoice.

"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. 

To be a guest on "Live with Squacky", please contact Val Kelly at [email protected] for more details. 
New episodes are released every other week on Apple Podcasts, "Buzzsprout" and all podcast platforms. 
Interested in sponsoring "Live with Squacky"? Contact Val Kelly at [email protected] for more details with the Subject "Podcast Sponsorship"! 

Thanks for listening!! 

Support the show

For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com

Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky

To become a MAVO Member and receive monthly discounts - as well as many other benefits, please click HERE!!!

"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC, 

To find out more and to register for MAVO2026 today, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com

30 Best Voice Over Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 - "Live with Squacky" was honored on this list of the "30 Best Voice Over Podcast You Must Follow in 2025"!!! I'd love it if you could check it out!!