If you’ve been sending in auditions and hearing nothing but crickets, this episode is for you.

Veteran casting director Mary Lynn Wissner joins Marc Scott to break down what casting pros are really listening for—and what causes them to hit delete in the first five seconds.

Mary Lynn has spent more than three decades casting voice over talent for top brands like Disney, DreamWorks, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, and History Channel.

In this conversation, she shares audition red flags, commercial trends, and the new rules of self-direction in a world shaped by TikTok, influencers, and even AI.

You’ll learn:

What makes or breaks an audition

Why a pretty voice isn’t enough anymore

How acting and “pre-life” bring authenticity

What casting directors actually control

The growing impact of UGC on reads

Advice for VO talent with a radio background

🖱️ Mary Lynn Wissner Website - https://voicesvoicecasting.com

🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO

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