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VO Buzz Weekly episodes

  • EP 30 Ginny McSwain: Casting Director
    Invaluable things you can do to break into the animation business.


    Chuck
    and Stacey’s Tip of the Week focuses on the importance of online
    branding with respect to your domain name, email address and website
    look. Meet voice director Ginny McSwain and hear about her amazing
    journey into the voice over business by way of the famous Hanna-Barbera
    Studios.


    Her fearless approach guided her to create the recording
    department and become the casting director and assistant director to
    the great director, Gordan Hunt. Primarily directing now, Ginny explains
    the process of how an animated show gets cast which includes Voicebank
    and listening to over 1000 auditions. Find out the essential tools a
    voice actor needs to be successful in animation and what Ginny calls the
    “TV Guide School of Casting.”


    Ginny frankly discusses the
    celebrity presence in the voice over business and how she feels about
    it. She shares what she loves about directing animation and interactive
    games and how she has changed with the times. She tells invaluable
    things that voice actors can do to break in to the animation business
    and how to make the recording process go smoothly. Ginny closes the
    episode with an insightful explanation of the three genres of shows
    present in animation today.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    43 min
  • EP 29 Debi Derryberry: Voice of Jimmy Neutron
    Over coming fear and the things we love about the VO business.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Chuck and Stacey continue talking with
    the delightful Debi Derryberry and hear how she stays motivated and gets
    everything done in her hectic life. She shares how the Baby Banana
    brand began and how it has grown into award-winning children CD’s, a
    children’s book, merchandise and live performances.


    Watch an
    excerpt from one of her music videos and hear Debi sing and play songs,
    on her fabulous pink guitar, including the first song she wrote when she
    was only nine-years old. Learn about her passion for animal advocacy
    with organizations that teach dog safety and help save orangutans.


    Debi
    tells in amazing detail the story of how she overcame her fear of water
    and went on to become an advanced scuba diver and ride the whale in the
    movie Free Willy. She candidly shares what she loves about the voice
    over business as well as her current projects like Monster High, Speedy
    Alka Seltzer commercials and the documentary, Bible Storyland.


    The
    episode closes with Debi, Chuck and Stacey moisturizing their skin
    thanks to Debi’s latest homemade creation, you don’t want to miss it!


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    35 min
  • EP 28 Debi Derryberry: Voice of Jimmy Neutron
    Voice of Jimmy Neutron shares advice that changed everything.


    Host
    Chuck Duran’s Tip of the Week is an absolute must watch if you want an
    affordable home studio, and Stacey J. reads emails from loyal viewers in
    New Jersey and Los Angeles.


    Allow us to introduce the
    effervescent Debi Derryberry, voice of Jimmy Neutron, the new Speedy
    Alka Seltzer, Draculaura from Monster High who shares her journey into
    voiceover by way of pre-med at UCLA and country music in Nashville. She
    describes her life philosophy and how being persistent has continued to
    help her enjoy and achieve success in her life. She demonstrates her
    vocal warmups and the ways she balances the demands of her thriving
    voice over, on camera and singing careers.


    Debi discusses advice
    she got early on in her life that changed everything and how her family
    has supported her love of performing since childhood. She reveals what
    she thinks it takes to be successful in the voice over business today
    and what you can do to make it happen for your own career.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    33 min
  • EP 27 Billy West: Voice of Fry, Doug, Ren and Stimpy
    Great advice for getting to the next level in the voiceover business.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Billy West continues to lay it all on
    the line. He shares what other kinds of jobs he had before becoming a
    full-time voice actor. Hear how he defines success, where he feels
    inspiration, creativity and the ability to improvise come from and how
    to tap into it. Billy openly reveals more about how getting sober and
    treating chronic depression changed his creative process.


    Billy’s
    love for music is demonstrated in stories about playing music with his
    hero Brian Wilson, Roy Orbison along with a powerful encounter with Jeff
    Beck. We find out how the events of 9-11 impacted his life as well as
    what he learned from a Monkeys album cover. He also tells us some of
    what he wants to do in the future and gives some great advice for
    getting to the next level in the voiceover business. Billy ends the
    episode by sharing from the heart some principles he lives by in life.


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    40 min
  • EP 26 Billy West: Voice of Fry, Doug, Ren and Stimpy
    From abusive childhood and addiction to voiceover stardom.


    VO
    Buzz Weekly is being watched in more than 80 countries and Stacey proves
    that point with a viewer email from Nigeria. Chuck delivers another
    priceless “Tip of the Week” addressing the essential format of voice
    over demos that meet the industry standard.


    The fun begins right
    away with voice actor guest, Billy West performing many of his famous
    characters and then getting “cozy” with Stacey. He openly reveals
    details about his abusive childhood, overcoming addiction, and how his
    love of music and playing in bands saved his life.


    Hear how he
    got his start on the Howard Stern Show complete with impersonations of
    Howard Stern, Lucille Ball, along with many others. Billy explains how
    he can play so many different characters at one time and gives a
    stunning demonstration of how he taught himself to do the voice of
    Popeye.


    Find out why he believes that anyone has the potential
    to do voices and get pointers from Billy for creating a world of
    characters of your own. The episode closes with some brilliant advice
    for getting started in the VO business and how a cell phone and YouTube
    can help your skills.


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    45 min
  • EP 25 VOICE 2012 Convention
    highlights from VOICE 2012 Convention at the Disneyland Hotel.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad celebrate the 25th episode of VO Buzz
    Weekly by sharing highlights from their day at VOICE 2012 Convention at
    the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. Event creators and VO Buzz Weekly
    guests, James Alburger and Penny Abshire take a moment to express their
    feelings about having it all come together after many months of
    planning.


    Before Chuck speaks on his panel about demos, Chuck
    and Stacey get the opportunity to tour around the Exhibit Hall. They
    chat with the hilarious, Pat Fraley as well as VOICE 2012 attendees from
    around the world who all have their own reasons for being at the event.



    Technology experts from Sennheiser, Airturn, Apogee, Blue
    Microphones and Vocal Booth 2 Go discuss their newest gadgets and voice
    over gear. Chuck and Stacey finally get to meet John Florian and his
    family from Voiceover Xtra and joke around with the web hosts from East
    West Audio Body Shop, George Whittam and Dan Lenard.


    Here’s
    looking forward to the next awesome event that will reunite the global
    voice over family once again. A great day and lots of amazing memories!


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    21 min
  • EP 24 Chris Borders: Video Game Director
    Tips for voice actors who want to break into the video game business.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly with Chris Borders, you get even more
    priceless information that you absolutely can’t afford to miss. He
    talks about how voice actors without an agent can get into video games
    and the reasons why having an interactive demo is an essential tool.
    Hear Chris’ hysterical story about commuting from Orange County to Los
    Angeles and his adventures as a musician which includes meeting some of
    his idols.


    Chris shares his philosophy for building a successful
    career in voice over and what he likes most about the process of
    creating a new video game. Find out what he feels is the future for the
    video game business and how they have changed people’s lives. Chris
    concludes by giving honest advice and valuable tips for voice actors who
    want to break into the video game business and the voice over industry.


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    33 min
  • EP 23 Chris Borders: Video Game Director
    Get the inside scoop on the audition process for video games.


    Stacey
    is sporting one of the custom designed VO Buzz Weekly t-shirts and
    Chuck is sharing yet another valuable “Tip of the Week “ about making
    your commercial demo great! Meet guest Chris Borders, video game
    director of mega-hit titles like the Gears of War trilogy, Mass Effect,
    Baldur's Gate, Need for Speed and many others, shares how he paid his
    dues to become one of the best video game directors in the business.


    Viewers
    get the inside scoop about the video game business plus priceless
    information every voice actor needs to hear about the audition process
    and what skills a voice actor needs to be successful in the VO business.
    Find out why the video game business has huge opportunities for voice
    actors and learn about the process of creating and recording a video
    game. Get ready to take notes, this is a “must watch” episode,
    especially for anyone interested in video games.


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    44 min
  • EP 22 Bob Bergen: Voice of Porky Pig
    Priceless guidance from over 25 years of teaching experience.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Bob Bergen continues to share his truth
    with career advice that he still uses today, how he keeps his voice
    healthy and some of the things he just can’t live without.


    Anyone
    who wants to break into the voice over business will get priceless
    guidance from the man who is celebrating twenty-five years in teaching
    this year. We learn why Bob teaches, what he loves about it and why his
    no-nonsense approach works with his students.


    As a longtime union
    advocate, Bob shares his perspective on the SAG-AFTRA merger and its
    impact on the industry along with how his one-man show came to be. Hear
    poignant stories about a very special award he received, his visit to
    the White House and the importance of his family.


    The episode
    closes with candid reflections on his early career years, what he
    believes has helped him become so successful and his hopes for the
    future.


    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    31 min
  • EP 21 Bob Bergen: Voice of Porky Pig
    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com


    Voice of Porky Pig shares how to became a successful voice actor.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share the “Tip of the Week” about
    perfume and voice over, and happily announce their healthy sponsor from
    NAJLAS.com called the Body Good Buzz Bars. Bob Bergen, award-winning
    voice actor and voice of Porky Pig since 1990, openly shares the
    inspiring story of how he became a successful voice actor, which
    includes a phone call and personal encounter with hero, Mel Blanc.


    Learn
    from personal examples how his training, focus and fearless attitude
    have helped him achieve his ultimate career dreams. Bob demonstrates
    amazing teaching techniques for creating characters that are memorable,
    and proves why he is such a sought after voice acting coach.


    He
    does the voices of some of his favorite classic characters and gives
    incredible advice for what you can do to advance your career using his
    “backwards thinking” philosophy and social media.
    37 min

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VO Buzz Weekly is the Voice Over web show that gets YOU up close and personal with all the top voice actors as well as voice over agents, directors, marketing gurus and many others.

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