Vox Talk

How do you embody a character? Max McLean, award-winning actor and the artistic director and founder of Fellowship for the Performing Arts, shares how investing time with the works of an author can dramatically impact your career, as did his own career with C.S. Lewis. During this conversation, you’ll also learn how acting for the […]

What do you charge for voice overs? Bill DeWees shares his perspective on determining voice over rates, quoting on jobs, making room for higher paying clients and increasing your fees with existing customers. You’ll also learn why nobody wants a free voice over, why charging a new client less money to get them in the […]

What’s the difference between a good read and a bad read? David Goldberg from Edge Studio shares his thoughts on why it’s important to trust your own voice, what it means to be a professional voice actor, and why sounding genuine is a huge asset for booking more work. You’ll also discover what sounding ‘natural’ […]

Do you plan your reads? If you’re not marking up your scripts, you won’t remember where you need to breathe, color your words or take a dramatic pause! Anthony Reece joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss why it is important to mark up a script, how you can go about doing it and why you should […]

Where is synthetic voice going and how can you be part of it? James Poulter from Vixen Labs in the UK joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his findings from Voice Consumer Index 2022 and what they mean for voice talent. Are the robots coming? Is the sky falling? James answers many questions from a voice […]

How much do you know about home studio audio? Geoff Bremner, producer of Vox Talk, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss a variety of intriguing home studio topics around the art and science of sound from an audio engineer’s point of view. Discover why your studio can’t seem to get cool enough, surprising sources of latency, […]

Are you in a downward spiral? Frustrated with or angry at the world? Allison Graham joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss how life has changed since the pandemic (spoiler alert: there’s no going back to what was ‘normal’ before), how developing a habit of compassionate curiosity benefits you, protecting your mental health, making time for ‘grace […]

Is your voice speaking the words you want it to? Bev Standing, the voice actress whose voice was used without her permission as the original TTS voice on social media giant, TikTok, shares her story and experiences working in AI. Hear Bev’s insight for navigating this new world of AI voice, tips for getting savvy […]

What’s the difference between reaching an audience and connecting with them? Author, show host and brand consultant Jay Acunzo shares how resonance differs from reach, why you should always start with empathy, the ‘who’ you are speaking to and knowing what it means to create an emotional through line for your listener. You’ll also learn […]

AI is everywhere, even in the world of sports! Veteran broadcast professional Oscar Sanchez shares a practical, exciting and hopeful outlook for voice talent who are concerned about AI and its implications. Discover opportunities that make your life easier as a voice talent because of AI, a good argument for having your voice turned into […]