Today we have a Special Guest on the Show:

Voice Actor, Opera singer, and Speech and Language Pathologist Megan Urbano! Megan will be helping the Good Talkers Debunk some common myths about voice.

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In this episode, The Good Talkers talk the good talk about the balancing act of being a voice talent with… well everything else. 

The Creative Career, and a life... but how you ask?

How do you balance your VO career with your “survival job”, or other creative projects you have going on?

-Many creative professionals balance multiple “jobs” in order to make ends meet. How do you balance more than one career at at time?

-What are some strategies we use to help schedule our time effectively?

-How do we avoid burn out?

-The idea of “filling up your cup” is a metaphor that means to replenish your mental, emotional, and physical energy. It's also about taking time to recharge so you can be there for others, how do you fill yours?

#selfcare #worklifebalance #hobbies #mentalhealthmatters #podcastlife #personaldevelopment #balance #mindfulliving #growthmindset #wellnessjourney #lifebeyondwork #creativeoutlets #selfgrowth #workhardplayhard #thegoodtalkers #thegoodtalkerspodcast #nz #aussie #california #la #podcast


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It's been a minute, but we back and firing on all cylinders!

In this episode, The Good Talkers talk about SMART goal setting as well as what their personal and professional goals are in the new year!







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In this episode, the Good Talkers go through some of the scams that are frequently found in the VO space. They talk the good talk on common ways to spot a VO scam and how to protect yourself. 

Get in touch on any of our socials and send us your "Sound I Can't Make"

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In this episode of The Good Talkers Podcast, the team discusses the overall slow down of the industry, possible reasons for this slow down, and how creatives can take advantage of this trying time. The team also tries out a fun singing challenge during "Sounds I Can't Make".

#VoiceoverPodcast #VOCommunity #VoiceActing #VOIndustry #Podcasting #VoiceOverTips #BehindTheMic #VoiceTalent #VoiceOverLife #PodcastHost #VOActors #VoiceOverTraining #VoiceOverCareer #ashtonhaugen #jordangreville #tessalivingston #deannacooney #tgt #thegoodtalkerspodcast #nzaudioeditors

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Welcome back team!

This week we had ourselves a special guest on the show, where we talked all sorts of ridiculous, and spoke to the one and only about his VO journey and the VO Academy

Cory Rimes is a seasoned voice talent, entrepreneur, and mentor in the realm of audio
production. Since 2017, Cory has been leaving his mark on the industry with his versatile voice,
lending his talent to various mediums including commercials for radio and internet advertising,
character voiceovers, audiobooks on platforms like Audible, internet promos, IVR projects,
eLearning materials, corporate narration, and explainer videos.
Beyond his individual projects, Cory is deeply committed to nurturing and empowering voice
talent across all levels of experience. In 2021, he founded the VO Academy, a monthly
membership service designed to provide voice actors with ongoing support and opportunities for
growth. Through the VO Academy, members engage in workout groups led by different mentors
each month, exploring various genres and refining their skills in a collaborative environment.
For further details on the VO Academy here is the link www.voacademy.ca
Recognizing the importance of community and information sharing, Cory also founded the Voice
Over Society, a free online group accessible via Facebook and LinkedIn. Within this community,
voice talent can connect, exchange knowledge, and even receive a complimentary script read
each month.

Voice Over Society FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1492090110921492

Voice Over Society LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8929933/

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Peace out for 2 weeks

TGT's

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Today we are talking the Good Talk about all things travel!

One of the amazing perks of being a voice actor in the year 2024 is the
ability to take your work with us as we travel the globe.

Because of advancements in technology and shifting attitudes in the
industry, the voice actor is now able to work while traveling (which
hasn’t always been the case in the past!)

Lets talk about some of the specific things we do to allow us to work and travel at the
same time.

Don't forget to find us on all your usual socials, and send us in your Sounds for us to try and make!

#deannacooney #ashtonhaugen #tessalivingston #jordangreville #nzaudioeditors #thegoodtalkerspodcast #TravelingVoiceOver #VoiceActorAdventures #OnTheRoadWithVoices #WanderlustVoiceOver #GlobalVOJourneys #TravelTalesWithVoiceOver #VoiceActorTravelDiaries #VoiceOverGlobetrotter #VO #Voiceover #VoiceOverPodcast #VoiceActingTalks #VOInsights #VoiceOverTips #VOIndustryChats #VoiceOverJourney #VOExperts #VoiceActorStories #VOAdvice #BehindTheMic

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A bunch of chaos as you would expect, but this time we fire the questions at our famous Producer Jordan to chat about his business, NZ Audio Editors, and what it looks like behind the scenes dealing with all things audio

Here's a few things we asked

• Jordan, remind us of how you got into audio engineering.

• Do you work much with voice over artists specifically or is it a mixed bag?

• What do you wish VOs or podcasters knew about mic technique or use that would make things easier for you?

• What do you wish VO’s or podcasters knew about sound treatment that would make things easier for you?

• What level of editing do you think a VO would need to be able to do to be helpful in their career, any helpful tips for us

• What level of editing do we do to our own audio?

• Whats the process for editing The Good Talkers

• Worst piece of audio you’ve ever been given, why was it so bad?

If you want to work with Jordan and the rest of the team you can find them at www.nzaudioeditors.com, or contact Jordan on +642041807272

#AudioEngineering #SoundDesign #MixingAndMastering #StudioLife #AudioProduction #SoundEngineering #RecordingStudio #AudioTech #SoundDesigners #TheGoodTalkers #TheGoodTalkersPodcast #NZAudioEditors #Deanna #Ashton #Tessa #Jordan


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Here we have it, Season Grand Finale!

Wrapping up the "WTF" series, and the season all in one

How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration

• Direction is useful, as is asking questions
• Experience builds this up
• Interrogate the script

What do those words mean:

• Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)
• Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)
• Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)
• Genre specific

It’s a starting place - things often change
Share your weirdest direction
What’s YOUR definition?
What do people tell you your voice sounds like?

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How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration

• Direction is useful, as is asking questions
• Experience builds this up
• Interrogate the script

What do those words mean:

• Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)
• Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)
• Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)
• Genre specific

It’s a starting place - things often change
Share your weirdest direction
What’s YOUR definition?
What do people tell you your voice sounds like?

#tgt #thegoodtalkers #podcast #laugh #spongebob #deannacooney #ashtonhaugen #tessalivingston #nzaudioeditors #content #learning #VO #voiceover

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