With some fresh faces joining the Voice Coaches’ family, Josh welcomes the newest members of the team. Today he talks with Janelle LaPoint.

With Marissa getting her first audiobook job, she and Josh discuss the audiobook industry. This includes the time, effort, and of course pay, that goes into audiobook production.

A recording studio is something of an alien place. Lots of different machines and wires and foam scattered around. It can be a bit intimidating. This week, Josh and Marissa discuss the vibe of the studio and the booth and why it’s not as scary as you might think.

This week, Josh and Marissa discuss mistakes in the booth. Will you make them…yes you will. Is that ok…yes it is. In truth, it’s how you respond to those mistakes that will make the difference.

Spring has sprung, which means pollen, cotton wood, and other allergens are out en force. Josh and Marissa discuss this yearly struggle, and how to best get through the season.

In this week’s episode, Josh and Marissa discuss the skills needed to excel as a voice actor; as well as how to acquire and develop them.

After receiving numerous questions about breathing, Josh discusses the importance of breathing in voice over, aka, BREATH! He also looks at ways to strengthen breath control and how and when to replenish that oxygen.

It’s one of life’s big questions. Where do I fit in this world? At the risk of getting existential, Josh and Marissa look to answer this question. Specifically, how to tell where you fit in the world of voice over.

This week, Josh and Marissa talk about the prevalence of cold reading in the voiceover field. While this can often be daunting for new voice actors, it needn’t be. They discuss ways to prepare for cold reading and what to expect in the booth.

Josh and Marissa discuss a topic of frequent questions…vocal age range. Specifically what it is, but more importantly what it isn’t. Also, how best to use that insight without letting it limit you.