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The Casting Truth: Authenticity, Longevity, and the Actor's Role

The Casting Truth: Authenticity, Longevity, and the Actor's Role

Casting director secrets revealed! Veteran agent and casting director Tina Marasco shares the critical shift in commercial voice acting: clients want actors, not readers. Learn the four-step blueprint to deliver authentic, truthful reads that get shortlisted.

Special Guest - Christy Harst

Special Guest - Christy Harst

Christy Harst, founder of Building Doors VO, joins BOSS Anne Ganguzza to share her journey from an aspiring journalist to a champion for gender diversity in voiceover. Her story highlights the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the power of engaging in collaborations with industry talents. In a bold step to challenge industry norms, Christy leads Building Doors VO, a campaign to amplify female voices in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as sports promos. The BOSSes...

Special Guest - Rolf Veldman - Voice123

Special Guest - Rolf Veldman - Voice123

Anne Ganguzza sits down with Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123, for a riveting discussion on navigating pay-to-play platforms amidst the shifts brought on by disruptive technology. Anne and Rolf go in-depth on pay to plays, social media, and the opportunities and challenges that voice professionals need to navigate. They discuss the complex algorithms that dictate audition opportunities on platforms like Voice123 and the balancing act to make it fair for the different levels of subscribers. As...

Special Guest - Tawny Platis

Special Guest - Tawny Platis

This episode promises to give you actionable insights for successful content creation to grow your business

Epic Voiceover - with Jon Bailey

Epic Voiceover - with Jon Bailey

Get ready for an epic conversation with the one and only Jon Bailey, the voice behind Honest Trailers and one of the voices of Optimus Prime. Jon shares his unique journey into voice acting, from his unexpected start and overcoming the early hurdles of being labeled "just a YouTube voice" to establishing himself as a renowned actor in the industry. We discuss the importance of performance background and how platforms like YouTube have become integral to shaping modern voice-acting careers....

Sirius XM and Pandora Radio - with Steve Pogatch

Sirius XM and Pandora Radio - with Steve Pogatch

Join us as we sit down with Steve Pogatch, Senior Manager of Voice Over Operations at Studio Resonate, SiriusXM and Pandora, to uncover the transformative journey of voiceover and audio advertising over the past decade. Prepare to have your perceptions of podcast advertising turned upside down. We dive into the fascinating differences between host reads and announcer reads. Gain valuable tips on delivering standout performances, crafting compelling commercial reels, and handling ambiguous...

Authenticity & Advocacy: Navigating A  New Era of Voiceover with Slim Da Reazon

Authenticity & Advocacy: Navigating A New Era of Voiceover with Slim Da Reazon

Successful authentic voiceover casting requires more than just a great sound—it demands a lived-in experience and a commitment to advocacy. Matthew "Slim Da Reazon" Parham joins Anne Ganguzza to discuss his rapid rise in the industry, his work on Capitol Hill with NAVA, and why being a "Swiss Army Knife" of talent is the key to staying relevant.

The Caribbean Voiceover Industry: A Global Perspective

The Caribbean Voiceover Industry: A Global Perspective

The Caribbean voiceover industry is unique and thriving. In this episode, Anne Ganguzza interviews top talent Aisha Manrique, who shares her journey from self-discovery to becoming the voice of major global brands, all without an agent.

Mastering Acting for Voice Actors

Mastering Acting for Voice Actors

Acting for voice actors is more important than the voice itself. In this episode, Anne Ganguzza and powerhouse Melique Berger discuss how to infuse scripts with authenticity, emotion, and personal experience to bring characters to life.

Respeecher

Respeecher

In this bonus Voice & Ai episode, Anne talks with Alex Serdiuk of Respeecher, a voice synthesizing product that gives creatives more control

Beyond Reading: Why Acting and Intuition are the Global Voice Actor's Superpowers

Beyond Reading: Why Acting and Intuition are the Global Voice Actor's Superpowers

Acting for global voice actors means mastering intuition and emotional connection. Anne Ganguzza and multi-award-winner Toby Ricketts discuss how successful remote talent must push past the reading stage, surprise clients, and use subconscious skill to deliver world-class performances.

Agency Insight: 30 Years of Voice Acting Trends

Agency Insight: 30 Years of Voice Acting Trends

After 30+ years at CESD, veteran agent Billy Collura shares the most critical shifts in the voice acting industry, from the decline of union commercials to the rise of authentic reads. Learn what qualities agents seek today and how to adapt to current voice acting trends.

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Connecting Across Continents: The Growth and Power of African Voiceover

Connecting Across Continents: The Growth and Power of African Voiceover

This episode explores the crucial role of authenticity and genuine human connection in voiceover, featuring insights from Tolupe Kolade on how embracing your true voice and story fosters connection with audiences across cultures and continents.

Connecting Across Continents: The Growth and Power of African Voiceover

Beyond the Booth: What Casting Directors Really Listen For

Beyond the Booth: What Casting Directors Really Listen For

This episode explores the crucial role of authenticity and genuine human connection in voiceover auditions and casting, offering insights from veteran Andy Roth on how to stand out by being yourself.

Beyond the Booth: What Casting Directors Really Listen For

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