VO Buzz Weekly

VO Buzz Weekly

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VO Buzz Weekly episodes

  • EP 119 Ilko Drozdoski: Talent Agent
    The benefits of having an agent and the importance of a great demo.


    Ilko
    Drozdoski, managing partner and co-owner of TGMD in Los Angeles, tells
    the story of how he started in the entertainment business and explains
    the role of a voiceover agent and the benefits of having one. He
    addresses what TGMD looks for in a potential talent to represent and
    discusses the best way to submit your demo to the agency.


    Ilko
    talks about the importance of having a great voiceover demo, what the
    content of the demo should be and things that he likes and dislikes
    about the demos he hears. He breaks down the process of what happens
    after you submit your demo to his agency and hear what you can expect
    when meeting with TGMD for possible representation.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    27 min
  • EP 118 Mary Lynn Wissner: Casting Director
    Helpful audition do's and don'ts plus great voiceover demo advice.


    The
    great information continues with Mary Lynn Wissner as she talks about
    things to do and things to avoid in auditions from the slate to doing
    multiple takes. Learn more about how you can study with Mary Lynn and
    attend her incredible workshops with leading industry pros at
    VoicesVoicecasting.com


    She talks about her amazing new VO app,
    Voiceover Self Direction, and shares some of the highlights and
    challenges of being a casting director and business owner. Mary Lynn
    gives great advice about the importance of having a competitive
    voiceover demo from its production value to the content.


    She
    discusses what you need to do to have a long career in the VO business
    and reveals what she would do as a career if she were not in the VO
    business. Mary Lynn shares what’s still ahead for her both personally
    and professionally and what she feels have been the keys to her
    continued success.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    28 min
  • EP 117 Mary Lynn Wissner: Casting Director
    Ways to make auditions stand out so you get noticed and book more jobs.


    Chuck
    and Stacey welcome, Mary Lynn Wissner, Owner and Casting Director at
    Voices Voicecasting, VO coach and creator of the Voiceover Self
    Direction App. Mary Lynn discusses her background in the entertainment
    business and how she has ultimately become one of the top Casting
    Directors in the voiceover business.


    She offers some great
    insights for people wanting to be successful in voiceover and gives some
    tips on how to interpret audition scripts. She breaks down the casting
    process from audition to booking and shares her opinions about
    Pay-to-Play sites and being union versus non-union. Mary Lynn shares the
    importance of valuing your talent and what makes auditions stand out so
    you get noticed and book the job.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    24 min
  • EP 116 Dave Courvoisier: KLAS News Anchor
    More marketing tips & strategies and the benefits of VO conferences.


    Dave
    Courvoisier explains the origin and mission of World Voices
    Organization and how you can get involved with it. He tells how he got
    into broadcasting and why he decided to start a career in the voiceover
    business. Dave discusses the ways his background in broadcasting helps
    him in voice over and shares some of his favorite tech choices for home
    studios, mobile recording and software.


    Dave offers more
    marketing tips and strategies and the benefits of getting coaching and
    attending VO conferences. You’ll learn more about the groups Dave
    supports that help children and the ways that he has been advocating for
    disadvantaged children for decades. The episode closes with some sage
    advice Dave got along the way that has helped him in his life and
    career.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    22 min
  • EP 115 Dave Courvoisier: KLAS News Anchor
    Effective stratagies on networking and best social media platforms.


    KLAS
    news anchor, voice actor, blogger, author, Dave Courvoisier joins Chuck
    and Stacey via Skype from Las Vegas to talk about the upcoming release
    of his book, You Need More Than a Good Voice to be a Voice Talent. Stay
    tuned for more details of how you can get the book and make sure to read
    Dave’s informative blog at Courvo.com that covers topics related to
    voice over as well as universal themes about technology and conducting
    business.


    Dave weighs in on the role that social media networks
    play in the life of a creative professional’s life and he offers some
    helpful tips for incorporating it into your business plan. Dave
    recommends which social media platforms are most effective, gives some
    great networking tips that really work and suggests incorporating video
    into your voiceover career.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    23 min
  • EP 114 Maggie Wheeler: Voice Actor
    Keys to a long successful career and handling times of rejection.


    The
    conversation continues with Maggie Wheeler, actor and co-director of
    the Golden Bridge Choir, a non-audition choir in Los Angeles, CA. She
    shares how she got involved with group singing and the ways the choir
    raises money for charities that help people all over the world.


    Maggie
    tells the amazing story of how she spent her 16th birthday that
    involves Mt. Kilimanjaro. She reveals what she feels are her strengths
    as an actor and remembers the incredible experiences she had working
    with Larry David and the casts of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.


    She
    talks about the people she emulated growing up, reflects on the keys to
    her long, successful career and the ways she handles the inevitable
    times of rejection. Maggie shares some of her current projects like
    working with Betty White, the upcoming Golden Bridge Choir concert and
    discusses what still wants to accomplish in her career.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    27 min
  • EP 113 Maggie Wheeler: Voice Actor
    Superb advice for all voice actors to help you get your thinking right.


    Actor,
    singer, songwriter, Golden Bridge Choir director, Maggie Wheeler takes
    time out of her busy schedule to chat with Chuck and Stacey J. about how
    she got started in voiceover. Maggie shares her approach towards on
    camera and voiceover work and discusses her amazing CD, Sweet Time.


    She
    talks about how she takes care of her voice and tells a wild story
    about working with a mysterious healer. Maggie shares what advice she
    would give to actors, if she were mentoring them, to help them succeed.
    She reflects on what she would do differently if she were starting her
    career over today.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    25 min
  • EP 112 Fred Melamed: Voice Actor
    Solid advice and tips to those who want to have success in VO and life.


    The
    conversation continues in Part 2 with Fred Melamed who offers solid
    advice and tips to those who want to have success in voice over and life
    in general. He talks about his love of music, what record he played
    guitar on and who his influences are musically. Fred shares stories
    about being on the hit comedy, Curb Your Enthusiasm and working with the
    show’s creator and star, Larry David.


    We find out more about
    Fred’s current TV and Film projects like a new series for USA Network
    and a biopic produced by Rolling Stones singer, Mick Jagger. Fred shares
    what he likes about living in Los Angeles and what it was like going
    back to Broadway in 2011 to face his fears. He reflects on what things
    he is most proud of in his life and asks Chuck and Stacey to answer the
    same question, which results in a very poignant, candid moment.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    31 min
  • EP 111 Fred Melamed: Voice Actor
    Delivering strong auditions and how to find the message in the copy.


    Chuck
    and Stacey express their sincere thanks to all who have donated to help
    support VO Buzz Weekly. If you would like to join the other generous
    benefactors, go to the Support Page to make a one-time or recurring
    donation. This week’s guest, veteran film and voice actor, Fred Melamed,
    shares the fascinating story of how his performing career began. From
    the Yale School of Drama to the Broadway stage, Fred candidly discusses
    how his battle with stage fright led him to working for decades in voice
    over.


    He talks about the shifts in the voiceover business that
    dramatically affected his livelihood and the subsequent phone call from
    Joel Coen that changed his life. He discusses what he loves about being a
    voice actor along with who he respects in the business.


    As one
    of the first to have a home recording studio twenty years ago, Fred
    gives amazing insights on delivering strong auditions and illustrates
    how to find the message in the commercial copy. Fred talks in-depth
    about one of his recent films, IN A WORLD. Hear how he met the film’s
    Writer/Director/Actor, Lake Bell and how he got the role as well as more
    about his character in the movie. You can get the DVD of the movie on
    Amazon or iTunes.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    35 min
  • EP 110 Carlos Alazraqui: Voice of Rocko
    Sound advice and ideas for how you can get things started on your own.


    Chuck
    and Stacey continue their conversation with Carlos Alazraqui who talks
    about doing voice over work in Spanish and how his stand up comedy and
    on-camera acting experience helps him in his voice over career. Carlos
    shares stories from some of his favorite moments playing Deputy James
    Garcia on Reno 911 and what he still wants to accomplish in his career.


    He
    talks about his sky diving adventures and describes what success means
    to him. Carlos offers sound advice to those wanting to be in the voice
    over business and ideas for how you can get things started on your own.
    Stacey asks the ever popular IF question, which brings out Carlos’
    killer Johnny Carson impression and props to a great VO friend.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com
    23 min

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