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VO Buzz Weekly episodes

  • EP 10 Joe Cipriano: Promo Voice of FOX and CBS
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    The absolute “must haves” for breaking into network TV promos.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Joe Cipriano tells us how he was
    discovered on the radio, which landed him the gig as the promo voice for
    FOX-TV comedies that he’s had since 1988. He believes that when luck,
    opportunity and ability meet great things start to happen.


    He
    shares the “must haves” for breaking in to network TV promos and how he
    keeps himself motivated and at the top of his game after decades in the
    voice over business. Hear what he does to help his agents get him work
    and how he takes charge of his career.


    Viewers get a guided tour
    of his state-of-the-art Clubhouse home studio designed by George Whittam
    and see what equipment he uses to create his magical sound, along with a
    peek at special memorabilia and personal photos with friend, Don
    LaFontaine. His treasured radio and microphone collection caught Chuck’s
    eye but he did not steal anything from his buddy, Joe.


    The
    episode closes with Joe sharing his guiding life and career principles
    and why he co-founded the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab to help new
    voice actors succeed.
    27 min
  • EP 9 Joe Cipriano : Promo Voice of FOX and CBS
    Watch exclusive episodes at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com


    A proactive approach to becoming a successful voice actor.


    Hosts
    Stacey J. Aswad and Chuck Duran read emails from loyal viewers who love
    getting their weekly BUZZ. Chuck talks about the SAG Foundation Voice
    Over Summit 2012 that benefits the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab.


    Special
    guest, Joe Cipriano, the CBS and FOX comedies promo voice and
    co-founder of the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab, graces the set of VO
    Buzz Weekly. His resourceful and proactive approach to how he became a
    voice actor and sticking to the dream of having a career in the voice
    over business is inspiring and valuable for everyone to hear.


    He
    shares stories about his friend, the late Don LaFontaine, and the
    inspiration and mission behind creating the Don LaFontaine Voice Over
    Lab which helps people learn how to be a professional voice actor.
    33 min
  • EP 8 Nancy Cartwright: Voice of Bart Simpson
    Find a mentor and realize your high-speed dream quicker.


    In this
    episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Nancy Cartwright voice of Bart Simpson,
    Kearney and Nelson on The Simpsons, shares how she helps kids and their
    families have better lives with her organization, Happy House.


    We
    find out why she was the most popular Mom at her kid’s school and what
    her inspiration was for writing her book, My Life As A 10-Year Boy. She
    tells about a high-speed dream being realized and how her mentor, Daws
    Butler helped shape her career from the very beginning, to this day.


    Nancy closes the episode with a hysterical story about what she had to do to get her internet identity back.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    17 min
  • EP 7 Nancy Cartwright: Voice of Bart Simpson
    Voice of Bart Simpson shares her secrets for career and life success.


    VO
    Buzz Weekly continues to put a face to the voice and gives the set a
    makeover thanks to generous viewer support. Host Stacey J. Aswad reports
    on FOX renewing The Simpsons, while Host Chuck Duran shares a great
    voice over tip about green apples.


    Award-winning voice actor and
    voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright lets us in on how she got
    started in the voice over business. She discusses fame, paparazzi and
    the anonymity that voice actors have even when playing famous
    characters.


    Learn her secrets for career and life success and how
    she overcame tough times and found her purpose and personal happiness.
    She candidly talks about her new TV and theatre projects and how taking a
    leadership role in her community and giving back is her passion.


    So
    many fun moments in this episode including Stacey impressing Nancy with
    her research and Chuck actually doing his version of Bart Simpson.
    Seriously!


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    28 min
  • EP 6 Jim Cummings: Voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tazmanian Devil
    Views about misconceptions and current trends in voice acting.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Jim Cummings entertains with more
    character voices. He shares his views about misconceptions and current
    trends in the voice over business.


    We find out the hardest
    obstacle he has overcome and get advice to help others overcome it too.
    He tells a priceless story of an encounter with mentor and original
    voice of Winnie the Pooh, Sterling Holloway, and how icons Mel Blanc and
    Paul Winchell influenced his career.


    The episode closes with invaluable advice for anyone who wants to be a voice actor.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    20 min
  • EP 5 Jim Cummings: Voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tazmanian Devil
    The voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tazmanian Devil and other classics.


    Host
    Stacey J. Aswad tells a story about working with guest, Jim Cummings
    and breaks news about South Park on Comedy Central before Host Chuck
    Duran responds to a viewer question about his hair.


    Guest Jim
    Cummings, animated film and TV voice actor, tells how he got started in
    the voice over business by way of a video store job.


    As the voice
    of Winnie the Pooh since the 1980’s, Jim knew he had a talent for
    creating and imitating voices since he was a child. He explains how he
    created character voices like Darkwing Duck, Tazmanian Devil and other
    classics.


    Having been a professional drummer and singer, Jim
    recounts other unusual jobs he did to support himself outside the voice
    over business. His latest film and TV projects are also discussed.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    22 min
  • EP 4 Scott Rummell: Voice of ABC, CBS, NBC and many more
    Be competitive as a promo and trailer voice actor in today’s market.


    In
    this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Scott Rummell talks about how he
    handles tough sessions and what is takes to be competitive as a TV promo
    and movie trailer voice actor in today’s market.


    He reflects on
    what advice he would give to himself in the early years as a voice
    actor. Viewers get a guided tour of Scott’s high tech home studio and
    see all the equipment he uses to create his signature sound.


    As a
    bonus, he shares personal photos of mentors, Don LaFontaine and Daws
    Butler, and his extensive collection of pop culture and Disney
    memorabilia.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    18 min
  • EP 3 Scott Rummell: Voice of CBS, ABC, Showtime and more
    Drastic measures can make your voiceover dreams come true.


    Hosts
    Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad discuss who did the voice of ET, from
    the classic movie. They are joined by, TV promo and movie trailer voice
    Scott Rummell, who talks about his start in radio and what the program
    director told him that would change the course of his life forever.


    Viewers find out the drastic measures he took to get his first agent and begin his training with mentor, Daws Butler.


    As
    the TV promo voice for shows on CBS, ABC, and Showtime, Scott
    demonstrates vocal exercises and warm-ups he does as well as a classic
    movie trailer voice.


    He leaves us with sage words of wisdom about
    how to get started in voice over and what it takes to build a career
    based on the book, Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    20 min
  • EP 2 Jess Harnell: Voice of Animaniacs and Transformers
    How to stand out, be competitive and achieve success in VO.


    The
    premiere episode of VO Buzz Weekly features hosts Chuck Duran and Stacey
    J. Aswad with their first guest, Jess Harnell. Chuck, Demos That Rock
    VO demo producer and guitarist of Rock Sugar band, shares how he helps
    voice actors get started in VO.


    Stacey, TV Host for Walt Disney World and working voice actor, credits Chuck with helping launch her career in voice over.


    Guest,
    Jess Harnell, voice of Wakko on Animaniacs and Ironhide from
    Transformers movies, tells how he got started as a voice actor and his
    big break in VO as voice of Brer Rabbit for Splash Mountain at
    Disneyland.


    In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Jess Harnell shares his philosophy on how to stand out and be competitive as a voice actor.


    One
    of his first jobs, with casting director, Ginny McSwain taught him
    lessons he still uses in his career today. He reveals new projects he’s
    working on for major networks and he and Chuck show a clip of their
    band, Rock Sugar at the Download Festival in the UK.


    Jess closes the interview with powerful advice he lives by from the Neale Donald Walsch book, Conversations With God.


    Watch more videos, get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://VOBuzzWeekly.com
    17 min
  • EP 1 Jess Harnell: Voice of Animaniacs
    The premiere episode of VO Buzz Weekly features hosts Chuck Duran and
    Stacey J. Aswad with their first guest, Jess Harnell. Chuck, Demos That
    Rock VO demo producer and guitarist of Rock Sugar band, shares how he
    helps voice actors get started in VO.


    Stacey, TV Host for Walt Disney World and working voice actor, credits Chuck with helping launch her career in voice over.


    Guest,
    Jess Harnell, voice of Wakko on Animaniacs and Ironhide from
    Transformers movies, tells how he got started as a voice actor and his
    big break in VO as voice of Brer Rabbit for Splash Mountain at
    Disneyland.


    He shares how he learned to create cartoon voices and
    become a master impersonator for dozens of people like, Albert Brooks
    and Christopher Walken.


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

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