The Making Wavs VO Podcast

Join hosts Kevin and Bobbi, along with special guests Bill DeWees and Krysta Wallrauch, as they dive into the realities of recording political voiceover spots. How do you break into the political VO game? What’s the most challenging part of recording these high-pressure spots? And how do you distance yourself from the negativity that often surrounds political campaigns?

This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the stress, intensity, and unique challenges of working through a political season. You’ll hear firsthand stories from working professionals who’ve been in the trenches, getting the word out for political parties. Plus, prepare for some cringe-worthy nightmare session stories that will leave you squirming!

Tune in to get the full scoop on what it’s really like to work in the fast-paced world of political voiceover!

Want to reach out to our guests or check out their work? Check out their websites below:

Bill DeWees: https://billdewees.com/

Krysta Wallrauch: https://www.krystawallrauch.com/

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all the gear you need to level up your home studio!

Celebrating her 40th year as a full-time voice actor, Kay Bess joins us on the latest episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast! Yes, FORTY YEARS. During that time her career has evolved from being primarily a commercial voice to a promo voice to a video game voice & more! She has a lot of knowledge to share and stories to tell. Please enjoy!

For VO coaching with Kay or other inquiries, hop over to https://www.kaybess.com/.

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This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

After nearly two decades as a voiceover agent, Sumeet Lyengar is currently in voiceover management. He has learned a LOT about negotiating and booking for talent. Now, he’s a partner with Cope Management and continues to battle for voice actors! On this episode of the Making Wavs VO Podcast, we chat with this industry good guy about all things voiceover and representation.

When’s the best time to submit for representation?

Are buyers pushing back at modern VO rates?

What happens when a voice actor you represent GETS DRUNK IN A SESSION?!

Yes…all of these questions and more will be answered on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!

Thanks again for joining us and please don't forget to like this episode and share it with your friends!

This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time!

In this all new episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, we sit down with the incredible voice actor Rob Williams to explore his journey from radio broadcast to full-time voiceover. Join us in this uplifting episode as we discuss the importance of being prepared for downtimes in the industry, why you should always be learning your craft, growing your mindset, and why you should continue to diversify your skills in the ever changing world of VO. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is flooded with practical advice and inspiration to help you thrive in your voiceover journey. Speaking of floods... Stay tuned for what would be any voiceover artist's biggest fears - Rob's Nightmare Flooding Story! Right here, on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!

Want to see Rob's work or book him for your next project? Check his website or contact him direct:

Rob Williams:

Website: www.robwilliamsvo.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 513-923-0605

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all the gear you need to level up your home studio!

Let's talk about the money honey! In this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, we are chatting about side hustles specifically tailored for voice actors. Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out, having multiple income streams can enhance your financial stability and artistic growth - especially when things are slow! Our guests Shannon Scott, Jayson Traver and Lacy Deline are here to share what they do to make extra cash and some of their side hustle journey's first hand with you. Whether you're looking for a creative outlet, learn a new skill or a way to boost your income, this episode is packed with insights that will help you branch out into new ways of making some extra moolah!

Want to reach out to one of our special guests? Here's how you can reach out:

Shannon Scott:

Jayson Traver:

Lacy Deline:

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all the gear you need to level up your home studio!

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong or you're not good enough to be a successful voice talent, despite your achievements? You’re not alone! Join hosts Kevin and Bobbi in this empowering episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, where they tackle the pervasive feelings of imposter syndrome and the urge to quickly compare ourselves to others in the voiceover industry. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite measuring up or questioned your place in the VO world, then this episode is for you!

Remember, everyone’s journey is different and there’s no timeline for success. Keep going and trust that you will get to where you’re meant to be when the time is right. Tune in and get ready to embrace your story—because you deserve to be proud of how far you’ve come!

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all the gear you need to level up your home studio!

We're getting cheeky in this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast as we dive into the vibrant world of voiceovers with talent from across the pond! We’ll unpack the mind-blowing price differences that often come into play for American and British VO projects, demo differences, networking and even chat about how conferences are over here versus over there... And for an extra bit of fun, brace yourself for our accent switch-up challenge! We’ll take turns trying our hand at each other's accents, guaranteed to bring some laughs along the way! Don’t miss this entertaining and insightful exploration of voiceovers AND some new nightmare sessions! Be sure to tune in for a good time!

Want to hear more of these two amazing voice talents from across the pond? Check out their websites below!

Colette Redgrave: https://www.redgravevoice.com/

Kate Nieland: https://www.katenieland.co.uk/

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all the gear you need to level up your home studio!

We are having a great conversation today! Eddie Cooper has been a voice actor since the 90’s. Maybe you’ve heard him on projects for Nike, Maker’s Mark or Levi’s. He’s done a LOT in voiceover and has a lot to share on this episode of the Making Wavs VO Podcast.

Hear his fascinating story of transitioning to voiceover from being a flight attendant! He also shares a scary Nightmare Session story. Plus, hear information on an in-person workshop going on at the Full Compass facility in Madison, Wisconsin November 8th, 2024. We hope you enjoy this one!

Want to learn more about Eddie, book a coaching session? Find everything here: https://www.eddiecooper.studio/

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!

Today, Bobbi and Kevin are tackling a topic that resonates with so many of us voice actors: the complexities of missing work. Whether you are on vacation, you’re sick and can’t talk, or an emergency comes up, there are always hurdles that you’ll have to face in your voiceover career. In this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast, you will hear Kevin’s and Bobbi’s fear of travel and missing out on paid gigs. You will even walk away with a reminder of why you should be marketing, no matter how much you despise it!

We are going to learn a LOT today! Linda Bruno has been a voice actress since the 90’s. Yup, that’s some great experience. She has so much experience that she started offering guidance to up and coming voice actors and has established a remarkable coaching program with dozens of happy students.

In this episode of the Making Wavs VO Podcast, Linda shares insight, wisdom and some truly nightmarish VO stories! (Why are some people so RUDE??!!) Listen to how Linda shrugs it all off nowadays though. She’s a voice actress, coach…AAAAND singer! We hope you enjoy this one!

Want to learn more about Linda, book a coaching session or book a FREE CONSULT? Find everything here:  https://www.voiceover.guru/

Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with your friends. This episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems: www.fullcompass.com, where you can find all of the gear you need to level up your home studio!