It's one of the HOTTEST genres of voiceover and we're lucky to have one of the GREATEST DOCUMENTARY TALENT with us on this episode of The Making Wavs VO Podcast! We're sure you've heard his voice before too 😱! Voice Actor Dan Nachtrab is in the house and you DON'T want to miss this episode!!!! Dan's got the pipes, but his power lies in the art of storytelling. Tune in for a chat that will not only inspire you as a voice actor, but one that will make you smile with a DOUBLE cold-read challenge!

If you would like to see more of Dan's work, check out his website at www.dannachtrab.com

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

It's not every day you get to have a chat with someone who makes history, let alone VOICEOVER HISTORY! Join us as we talk with America's premiere female voice announcer, Randy Thomas! Randy made history as the FIRST WOMAN to announce ABC News Nightline, The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, and so much more! Plus, find out who made her starstruck! We are beyond thrilled to have her with us and know you will enjoy this episode on The Making Wavs VO Podcast!

If you would like to see more of Randy's work or book her for your next coaching session, check out her website at: www.randythomasvo.com

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

Welcome aboard The Making Wavs VO Podcast, where you're sure to be swept away by the powerful voices and awe-inspiring narratives that shape our world of all things voiceover. In each episode, your hosts Kevin Kilpatrick and Bobbi Maxwell will help you navigate the vast ocean of triumphs and challenges of VO, bringing to the surface the untold tales that have the potential to inspire, provoke and resonate within all of us voice actors!

They started as The Middle Class, but now they are MAKING WAVS and couldn't be more thrilled to present their first guest, Liz Atherton! You're sure to be swept away by Liz's unparalleled wisdom and insight, as she steers us through the ebbs and flows of her thoughts and experiences in this industry.

CAUTION: Wavs can get gnarly and the chance of laughter and knowledge gained from this podcast are extremely high. So as we embark on a captivating voyage through the tides of VOICEOVER in The Making Wavs VO Podcast, just remember that Kevin and Bobbi are going to keep bringing you only the BEST guests that will help you succeed in the world of voiceover!

As Liz said, there are millions of voice talents in today's world, so it's up to you to stand out! Start making wavs that will create ripples that echo far beyond the confines of the recording studio! So what are you waiting for? Set sail and make those WAVS!!!

This episode was brought to you by: Full Compass Systems! www.fullcompass.com. Thanks for listening!

We are constantly changing throughout our journey in life, and as performers we have to always find ways to continually evolve in order to stand out in this industry. With that said, Voice Coach and Voice Whisperer Marice Tobias is here to encourage you to start using your OWN point of view - YOUR secret sauce into every read, so you can SUCCEED! Because when you can finally start being yourself and putting your own spin on every audition you do, that's when people will finally start to notice you! Be sure to stick around for Marice's Nightmare Session! It will make you laugh, yet cringe at the same time.

Want to see if you and  Marice might work well together? Write her an email through her website, at tobiasent.com!

The Party was SLAMMIN' at VO Atlanta this year! Not only was it filled with great company but overflowing with so much POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE from some of the BEST VO coaches and actors in all of the land! The energy is high, the people are one-of-a-kind and the chit-chats are pure gold! So, if you're ready to have some fun and gain some knowledge from this epic party, we are excited to share this moment in time with you, right here on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

PARTY GUESTS:

Mary Lynn Wissner: https://www.voicesvoicecasting.com/

Dave Walsh:  https://www.walshvoiceovercoaching.com/

Scott Parkin: https://www.instagram.com/scottparkinactor/?hl=en

Brad Hyland: https://www.americanvoicepower.com/

Tim Friedlander: https://www.timfriedlandervo.com/

**Jas Patrick:  https://jaspatrick.com/**

Bev Standing: https://www.bevstanding.com/

Scott Brick: https://scottbrick.com/

Steve Henderson: https://goodpipesvo.com/

Suzanne Freeman: https://www.suzannefreemanvoice.com/

Christi Bowen: https://www.christibowen.com/

Rob Reed: https://www.robreedvo.com/

Brigid Reale: https://www.realevoices.com/

Chris Brown

YOUR HOSTS:

Bobbi Maxwell: https://www.bobbimaxwell.com/

Kevin Kilpatrick: https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

OTHER GOODIES:

National Association of Voice Actors: https://navavoices.org/

Gravy For The Brain: https://usa.gravyforthebrain.com/

TN Voiceover Studios: https://www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/

J Michael Collins joins us today, not only to perform a cold read challenge, but to chat about all of the great things happening at VO Atlanta this year! The countdown has begun and we are just weeks away from this epic voiceover conference! Listen for the information and the laughs!! PLUS, find out how JMC responds when social media trolls "THROW SHADE.”

If you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, be sure to get it while you can, because you aren't only going to gain knowledge to further your career as a voice actor, but you are going to create memories and relationships that you will cherish for years to come! Not to mention, we are really looking forward to seeing you there!

Swing for the fences and see what happens! You never know what is waiting for you on the other side of self-doubt and fear. You just have to listen to your gut and TRY, says Emmy award-winning actor Daniel Ross!

So many times we let self-doubt prevent us from chasing our dreams, but great things CAN happen when we take chances and reach for the stars! If you need a little pick-me-up filled with laughs and good vibes, then this episode is for you! Daniel is such a fun, caring and motivational guy that will leave you INSPIRED to follow your heart as a performer, and we are beyond excited to have him with us on today's episode. BONUS Daniel also dives into his process for reading a script as he delivers his COLD READ challenge at the end! So get ready, because you are about to experience ALL THE FEELS right here, on The Middle Class VO Podcast!

It's 2023 and that means we are setting NEW, BIG, BEAUTIFUL GOALS to achieve throughout this year! Although Kevin and Bobbi are flying solo in this episode, you are in for a great time. Heck, hearing these two talk about their goals for 2023 might even inspire you to start thinking about your own goals for the next 12 months!!! So sit back, listen, laugh and don't be afraid to start writing down your own VO goals for this year! Dream BIG, write it, see it, believe it and go make those goals happen! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May it be filled with abundance, wealth, joy and success in EVERY way!

Live announcing might not be what comes to mind when you first think of VO, which is why we are so excited to bring you this unique episode with the talented Melissa Disney! She has done it all and her stories speak for themselves. Especially her Nightmare Session at the end! Kick back, relax and have fun with us here on The Middle Class VO Podcast.