VO Buzz Weekly

VO Buzz Weekly

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VO Buzz Weekly episodes

  • EP 20 James Alburger and Penny Abshire: Voice Trainers
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    Sound advice on how to find the right voiceover teacher or coach.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, viewers get the inside scoop on how and
    why the bi-annual VOICE Convention started from creators, James
    Alburger and Penny Abshire. They share a touching story about Don
    LaFontaine who attended the very first VOICE Convention and how many
    successful voice actors like Joe Cipriano, Bob Bergen, Dave Fennoy and
    Pat Fraley continue to support the event.


    Learn about the
    benefits, specific events and how to attend the VOICE 2012 Convention at
    The Disneyland Resort in June and hear how it has changed people’s
    lives and voice over careers. James and Penny give new and established
    voice actors sound advice to propel their voice over careers in the
    right direction, as well as tips to find the right voice over teacher or
    coach. Penny shares what she still hopes to achieve in her life and
    James comes out of magician retirement to end the episode with a special
    magic trick.
    30 min
  • EP 19 James Alburger and Penny Abshire: Voice Trainers
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    Things you need to know to be competitive in the VO business.


    Hosts
    Stacey J. Aswad and Chuck Duran’s “Tip of the Week” uses Beyer Dynamic
    headphones and they share viewer emails from people who enjoy and
    appreciate the shows. The San Diego-based teaching team of James
    Alburger and Penny Abshire share how their diverse backgrounds lead them
    to where they are today, best friends and business partners. They
    discuss their unique teaching approach and why it’s so effective.


    Find
    out what a voice actor has to have to be competitive in the voice over
    business today, ways to use social media, networking and marketing to
    advance your voice over career and get ideas for starting a home studio.
    James discusses his critically acclaimed books - The Art of Voice
    Acting, The Voice Actor’s Guide to Professional Home Studio Recording
    and How To Get Jobs For The Voices In My Head. Penny talks about her
    passion for teaching and the Positive Thinkers Unite movement she
    started on Facebook.
    33 min
  • EP 18 Sandie Schnarr: AVO Talent Agent
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    Agent shares a wealth of knowledge you won't get anywhere else.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, voice over agent Sandie Schnarr
    continues to deliver her wealth of knowledge that you don’t get to hear
    anywhere else! She shares things a voice actor can do to get signed by a
    talent agency and comments on if it’s ever too late to get in to voice
    over.


    We learn the role of a booth director in the commercial and
    animation audition process and why starting an on-camera commercial
    department at AVO Talent can help the voice actor in their career. Hear
    her opinions on the SAG-AFTRA merger and what she hopes will change in
    the voice over industry.


    We talk about the celebrity factor in
    the voice over business and the episode ends with Sandie revealing why
    she is so passionate about being a voice over agent.
    31 min
  • EP 17 Sandie Schnarr: AVO Talent Agent
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    Want an agent? Watch this episode and prepair to take notes.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad mention the trailer for a voice over
    documentary called, I Know That Voice and Chuck’s "Tip of the Week" uses
    a Sennheiser microphone. VO Buzz Weekly’s first agent guest is Stacey’s
    animation and video game agent, Sandie Schnarr of AVO Talent.


    Anyone
    who wants to have an agent and be a working voice actor needs to watch
    this episode and take notes. Sandie tells how she rose from a being a
    receptionist and surviving cancer to becoming a powerhouse talent agent
    and agency owner.


    She raves about business partner/VO agent,
    Peter Varano, and their new promo/trailer and on-camera commercial
    agents at AVO Talent.


    Viewers get to hear a top agent’s detailed
    perspective about demos, why having an acting background is a must, what
    is current in the voice over marketplace, what agents like and dislike,
    what voice actors need to market themselves and the essential elements
    for a successful agent-voice actor relationship. Sandie Schnarr is a
    “must watch guest!”
    35 min
  • EP 16 Tara Strong: Voice of Twilight Sparkle
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    Voice of Twilight Sparkle shares advice that helped her career. Watch


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Tara Strong who is known for her
    character Twilight Sparkle in My Little Pony, expresses love and
    appreciation for her legion of fans who call themselves, Bronies.


    We
    learn why she loves social media, the internet and Comic Cons so much.
    Hear about new projects she has booked like MJ in the new Spiderman
    series for Disney XD as well as several others.


    A devoted mom to
    her kids, Tara shares valuable advice she got early in her VO career
    that has gotten her to where she is today. We discuss the benefits of
    having a home studio and a background in music.


    Tara gives us a
    sneak peek into the next chapter of her life which includes creative
    projects and a new invention and business. The show closes with a little
    relationship advice and more expressions of love from Tara.
    26 min
  • EP 15 Tara Strong: Voice of Twilight Sparkle
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    Advice about how to get into VO and what it takes to succeed.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share their recent projects and
    recommend reading the Dan Friedman book, Sound Advice: Voice Over from
    an Audio Engineer’s Perspective as well as attending the VOICE 2012
    convention in June.


    They comment on emails from viewers around
    the world and start their interview with Tara Strong, the Canadian voice
    actor who knew she wanted to be a performer since she was a child. Tara
    gives specific advice about how to get in to voice over and what it
    takes to succeed.


    While commenting on misconceptions about voice
    acting, Chris Rock and comments he made on the Oscars broadcast keep
    coming up. Tara tells a story about working with her childhood idol then
    shares which characters are her favorites and most like her true
    nature.


    Viewers get to hear from Timmy Turner, Ben 10, Bubbles
    and Raven and find out what Tara does to prepare her voice for sessions.
    We learn about her latest obsession and what she loves about working in
    animation. The episode ends with a story about her first job in LA and
    how her talent blew them away.
    29 min
  • EP 14 Scott Brick: Audio Book Narrator
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    How to create an audiobook demo that meets industry standards.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Scott Brick, Publishers Weekly Narrator
    of the Year, talks about the weirdest and funniest audio book job of
    his career and shares a hysterical story you have to hear. We learn why
    he started teaching workshops and what motivates him to help aspiring
    voice actors.


    He gives important information on how to create an
    audiobook demo that meets industry standards and humbly reports on his
    literary conquests like completing his first novel, and an educational
    book that every working and aspiring audio book narrator will want for
    their library.


    As the pride and joy of Random House Publishing,
    Scott candidly shares the things you should do to become an audio book
    narrator and closes the interview stating he is a regular viewer of VO
    Buzz Weekly.
    23 min
  • EP 13 Scott Brick: Audio Book Narrator
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    Get an in-depth account about the process of voicing audio books.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share emails from viewers that are
    inspired and informed by the weekly episodes and discuss the iPhone 4S.


    Scott
    Brick, audio book narrator, author and teacher, recounts his charmed
    journey into his decade long career in audio book narration. He shares
    the essential skills, tools and tips you need to become a great
    narrator.


    Scott does an amusing, yet helpful demonstration of his
    rituals to keep his voice healthy using water and products like
    Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea, Binaca mouth drops and Blistek
    lip balm.


    Viewers get an in-depth account about the process of
    creating an audio book from research to recording and how he juggles
    multiple titles at the same time. He reveals the challenges and joys of
    this genre of voice over work including becoming fluent in made-up
    languages.
    37 min
  • EP 12 Rob Paulsen: Voice of Yakko
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    What kind of person you have to be to get in the VO business.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Rob reflects on what he wishes he had
    known when he started his voice over career. Describing himself as
    happy, blessed and positive, he shares what kind of person you have to
    be to get in the VO business and credits his loving parents for their
    influence in his life.


    An abundance of new projects working with
    fellow voice actors he loves and respects, like Frank Welker and Jess
    Harnell, are discussed as well as his private coaching endeavor and #1
    podcast, Talkin’ Toons.


    Rob recounts a story involving Chuck and
    Jess and his son and one about the impact his characters have on
    people’s lives. Being someone who gives back, we learn more about the
    charities that Rob works with like Operation Smile and Wounded Warriors.


    After
    a glowing endorsement of Chuck’s demo producing, Rob performs the song
    Yakko’s World from Animaniacs with a never been done before twist,
    making it a VO Buzz Weekly exclusive.
    34 min
  • EP 11 Rob Paulsen: Voice of Yakko
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    Stellar advice for those in or considering taking the leap into VO.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad answer viewer questions that make Chuck
    show off his fluency in Spanish and educate about who owns the rights
    to character voices and the Annoying Orange series on You Tube makes
    news.


    Enter Rob Paulsen, award-winning voice actor, Yakko on
    Animaniacs and Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, who congratulates Chuck
    and Stacey on the success of VO Buzz Weekly, teases Chuck about rock and
    roll stereotypes and raves about Stacey’s hotness. Rob started as a
    singer and on-camera actor and talks about the crossroads that led to
    his choice to pursue a full-time voice over career.


    He shares a
    fascinating perspective about how your age and looks influence career
    longevity in show business. Viewers are treated to a spontaneous example
    of how he creates different character voices that are similar to each
    other, yet unique. We learn how he keeps his creativity, talents and
    passion alive after decades of working everyday as a voice actor,
    creating more than 250 characters and counting.


    Rob gives stellar
    advice to anyone who is already in the voice over business and
    especially to those who are considering taking that leap.
    36 min

About VO Buzz Weekly

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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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