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Interview with Beatboxing Phenom Mike Tompkins

YouTube sensation Mike Tompkins has been making waves with his natural talent and unique musical interpretations of popular songs.

How does this Canadian artist do it? Where does he get his inspiration? Find out in this Voices.com interview on VOX Daily!

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Interview with Michael Anthony Stiber, Author of The Icicle Story

Michael Anthony StiberFor those of you who love to hear about what goes on behind the casting process, I think you'll get a lot out of this interview with one of our clients.

After losing his job as a pilot when Aloha Airlines shutdown in 2008, Captain Michael Anthony Stiber, pictured at right, turned to his second passion, writing, and started afresh using all of the tools and technologies at his disposal to make a living while following his heart, giving him another way to spread his wings and fly.

Michael's app "The Icicle Story" was recently approved in the Book category in Apple's iTunes App Store which is much to celebrate!

I asked Michael some general questions about why he chose to work online to get the job done, what mattered most to him and also what turned the tides in the favor of the awarded talent.

Find out the answers in today's VOX Daily!

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Interview with Morgan Freeman Sound A Like, Larry Davis

Larry DavisDuring VOICE 2010, I happened to meet a very interesting person who has the amazing ability to sound like one of the most beloved and universally recognizable voices working today.

Larry Davis, a professional voice over artist, is a man of many talents, including being able to sound like Morgan Freeman.

We got chatting after the Diversity panel and I'm excited to share my conversation with Larry about his work and how he has come to be known for delivering Hollywood style reads.

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Interview with Melissa Altro, The Voice of Muffy on Arthur

Melissa AltroIf you have been watching the animated series Arthur over the years on television and loved the voice acting, you are in for a treat!

I'd like to introduce you to Melissa Altro, one of Canada's premier voice talents with over 15 years of industry experience.

Since 1995, Melissa has played the role of Muffy in the 4-time Emmy-Award-winning show Arthur. Recently, Melissa and I spoke on the phone about her career, what it means to be Muffy Crosswire and her coaching services.

Meet Melissa Altro now in today's VOX Daily!

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Client Interview with Jordy Wax of Contrast Films

Contrast Films LogoEver wanted to know more about the casting side of the business from a client perspective?

Today, I'm sharing an interview I did with Jordy Wax of Contrast Films, letting you in on his very first experience at Voices.com, some surprises, and also why he hired the person he did and how you can position yourself as the ideal candidate for the job.

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Interview with "21 Accents" Star, Amy Walker

Have you seen this video?

A short time ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Amy Walker, the Seattle, Washington-based actress whose "21 Accents" video caught fire on YouTube and other sites.

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The Prodigal Trilogy Interview with Jason Hildebrand

Jason HildebrandInterpreting words is a task in itself, but what if you had to interpret God's Word?

Hear about professional actor, award-winning filmmaker, and communication coach Jason Hildebrand's experience developing three separate voices for characters from the parable of The Prodigal Son here on VOX Daily.

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Voices.com Interview with Alicyn Packard of the Mr. Men Show

Alicyn-Packard.jpgWhile in Los Angeles, I had the rare opportunity to conduct an interview for our reading audience at VOX Daily in person!

The week before I left, I happened to see a web cast Kevin Delaney produced featuring Alicyn Packard. Once I heard she was one of the voice actresses on the Mr. Men Show, I knew I had to hear more about her story.

Join me in this very off the cuff interview full of fun with Alicyn Packard.

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An Unorthodox Way To Get Your Voice Back in a Flash

HornetWhen I last posted about vocal health and remedies to restore the voice, I received an interesting email from Crystal Tips about her experience drinking a rather unpalatable beverage to kick her voice into overdrive during a session where she was down for the count.

Intrigued?

Hear more about this bizarre concoction and how it gave Crystal's voice a boost here at VOX Daily.

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Interview with NFL Super Bowl Voice, Ann DeWig (Yes, a woman!)

ann-dewig.jpgDid you watch Super Bowl XLIII?

If you're a woman and found that you enjoyed the big game a little bit more than usual, you can attribute some of that joy to the inviting female promo voice behind the Super Bowl XLIII promos on NBC.

Know who to thank?

Ann DeWig!

Get to know Ann a little better and discover more about what it was like to voice NFL Super Bowl promos, making history and fulfilling a dream in the process.

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Voice Coaches Expo Expert Panel Discussion 2009

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This transcript of the Voice Coaches expert panel will make you feel like you were there, and for those who were there, you get to relive some of the event!

If you've been wondering what the difference is between NYC and LA for voice over, when it's time to redo your demo, what the current trends are, working as a voice actor in an animated film or cartoon, what it takes to get the gig and why it pays to be prepared (and a little nervous), sit back and let the experts deliver the answers to you here at VOX Daily.

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Shelley Baldiga's Voice Reaches People Through Information Therapy

Shelley BaldigaHave you ever visited an online medical site?

Many health care related sites are now providing useful, reliable health information directly to patients to help them manage their conditions and make treatment choices through interactive presentations involving voice over.

Learn more about this opportunity for voice over talent and also hear from Shelley Baldiga, the voice of the Information Therapy Conversations presented on the Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare's website.

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Edoardo Ballerini Shares Tips With Environmentally Aware Actors

Edoardo BalleriniWhat will you be doing for Earth Day?

I'm pleased to welcome back actor, writer and the source of many intellectual musings, Edoardo Ballerini.

Join me now in this discussion about how you can make a difference and how the entertainment industry can help make our world a better place.

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Kathleen Herles, Original Voice of Dora Chats with Voices.com

Kathleen HerlesFor ten years, Kathleen Herles was the voice of Dora the Explorer, one of the most famous voices on television.

Since graduating from high school and moving on to college, she has retired from her role as Dora and is looking forward to what her future career may bring.

Join me in this conversation with Kathleen Herles as she shares what it was like to provide the voice of a beloved character in a runaway hit and how her experiences both in the studio and out impacted her life growing up Dora.

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51st Grammy Awards Announcer Heather Halley Chats with Voices.com

Heather HalleyWere you taken aback when told to "Keep up with all the Grammy action on Facebook and Twitter!"?

If you watched the 51st Annual Grammy awards this year, you heard the voice of Heather Halley, a voice that has received numerous compliments from people inside and outside of the voice over industry.

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was kind to answer a number of my questions and connect with me on Facebook. Am I ever excited to share her story with you!

Join me now in this interview with the voice behind the Grammys, Heather Halley.

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Can Voice Artists Be Held Responsible For What's Read in a Script?

Rob SciglimpagliaWhen you perform a voice over, is there the potential for you to be held responsible for what you're saying even though you aren't the party that is being portrayed in the advertisement or voice over recording?

You bet your bottom dollar, there is!

Hear the perspective of lawyer and voice artist, Rob Sciglimpaglia on VOX Daily as he addresses this interesting and timely issue.

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Interview with Silvana Lombardini on Spanish Voice Overs

Future soccer starsDo you know about the great opportunities that are out there for Spanish voice over talent?

The Hispanic market is booming in the US and the demand for voice overs in Spanish and bilingual voice overs has increased exponentially from even just decades ago.

Silvana Lombardini, Spanish voice over coach, says the future looks bright for Spanish voice actors, their families and the bilingual voices of the future... the time to talk about this is now.

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Spanish Interview with Voice Over Coach Silvana Lombardini

Silvana LombardiniFor all of our Spanish readers, I'm pleased to present you with our first-ever interview on VOX Daily in your native language!

Silvana Lombardini, based in Argentina, was generous to translate my questions and share her answers in both English and Spanish.

Here you will find the interview completely in Spanish.

Enjoy :)

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Producers Respond To Open Letter on Voice Over Demos

Audio engineer at deskIf you're one of my friends on Facebook, you may have run across a note I wrote entitled "An Open Letter to Voice Over Demo Producers" where I posed a number of questions that had to do specifically with the norms, best practices and so forth of producing demos for promotional purposes for voice over talent.

I received two, quite detailed responses from two gentlemen who produce voice over demos in the United States, and the answers to some of the questions may surprise you!

First read my questions and then the answers supplied. After that, let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

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"Dinosaur Secrets" Narrator Mike Cooper Shares Jurassic Experiences in Narration

Mike CooperIf you are in the UK and are a fan of The History Channel, you may have already started watching the latest series to air (started last night on Wednesday January 21, 2009), Dinosaur Secrets, featuring the wonderful narration and vocal talents of Mike Cooper.

Are you a fan of the program? You're in for a treat!

I'm pleased to present an interview with Mike Cooper and dig a little deeper into the prehistoric world of Dinosaur Secrets.

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Hillary Huber Talks About Announcing at the People's Choice Awards

Hillary Huber at the People's Choice Awards 2009Did you watch the People's Choice Awards earlier this week?

If you did, I hope you were listening carefully!

Hillary Huber announced at the event and has shared her experience with us here at VOX Daily.

The day before Hillary narrated the awards show, I interviewed her on Voice Over Times about announcing at The People's Choice Awards.

Today, I'm pleased to present you a glimpse into Hillary's experience, complete with pictures from the event and another chat.

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Andy Serkis Judges Best Gollum on Richard and Judy Show

Andy Serkis with Matt Cowlrick

As promised in my interview with Matt Cowlrick earlier this month, I have some exciting news from the world of broadcast television that gives you a behind the scenes look at how the Gollum-Off went last week.

Pictured above are Matt Cowlrick with the man of the hour, Andy Serkis.

Watch the segment and hear about Matt's experience on VOX Daily!

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Voice Overs For Export Promo Videos Are Hot According to Market World

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Do Exports and Voice Overs Mix?

It's a hot market that is growing, says Jack Wilkins, and voice over has become the standard element that brings all aspects of the promotional videos together.

Learn more in this interview with Jack Wilkins of Market World, a client of Voices.com.

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You Can Help Bring Audio Theater To The Troops

American Flag Patriotism

Just in time for Patriot Day, I have a special interview to share with you featuring voice actor Neil Kaplan, and his mission to bring audio theater to the US troops overseas.

Some of you may know Neil as the voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers : Robots in Disguise (2001) and for his videogame voice acting work including roles in Everquest II, Lord of the Rings II and III, and a number of other character voice acting roles.

Find out more about this unique project and learn how you can help make this dream a reality.

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Interview with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Josh Keaton

The Spectacular Spider-Man

Do You Watch The Spectacular Spider-Man?

If so, get set for a fun interview with none other than the voice of Spider-Man / Peter Parker, Josh Keaton here on VOX Daily.

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Will SAG and AFTRA Merge? It Could Happen and Here's How

Edoardo BalleriniThe face of the Screen Actors Guild may start to look a little bit different this year.

For tens of thousands of people in the acting and voice acting professions, particularly those who are members of SAG and or AFTRA, this change could make all the difference in the world.

Find out more in my special interview with Edoardo Ballerini, a candidate for the SAG Board of Directors and member of Unite For Strength, a group seeking the merger of SAG and AFTRA.

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John Grossman Interviewed, Voice of Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge soldiers on horsesAre you looking for a destination this summer to take your family to?

Consider Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania where you'll be swept up in an audio tour narrated by John Grossman!

Learn more about this unique audio tour here at VOX Daily.

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The Mystery of Flight 777 : Presented by a Voice Actor Who Lived To Tell the Tale

Derek PartridgeOver the past several months, US-based (and British born) voice actor Derek Partridge had been traveling and working abroad in Europe on a number of exciting projects, one of which more than piqued my interest.

I've asked him to share his story with you and he was very pleased to do so.

For those of you who are familiar with the late British actor Leslie Howard and the flight that took his life, you'll be amazed to see how this story unfolds and how the Hand of God works in mysterious ways, giving a little boy who was unimportant enough to be taken off a plane for a VIP the opportunity to live to tell the tale of the grave day that ultimately changed the course of his life, and that of Leslie Howard's, forever.

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Interview with "Carnival Games" Nintendo Wii Voice Actor Charlie Bennett

Carnival Games for WiiI had a chance to catch up with my friend Charlie Bennett to see what was cooking.

Turns out, he's been doing a lot of video game voice acting lately for companies who supply games to Nintendo!

Charlie was kind enough to answer 10 questions for me to share with you here at VOX Daily. Enjoy!

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Celebrity Interview with Growling Voice of The Incredible Hulk, J.D. Hall

J.D. HallFor those of you who are familiar with Marvel's Hulking protagonist Bruce Banner or are looking forward to seeing "The Incredible Hulk", I've got a treat for you!

I had the opportunity to speak with J.D. Hall yesterday afternoon just days before the cinematic premiere of The Incredible Hulk, due out Friday June 13, 2008.

Join me in this interview with J.D. Hall, veteran member of SAG and voice of the groaning, growling, grunting Hulk!

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Interview with Vanessa Hart, Narrator of "Growing Up Ethnic in America"

Vanessa HartAlthough the 2008 Audies have already happened (May 30, 2008), I didn't want to miss the opportunity to shine the spotlight on a member of our community whose work was nominated for an Audie this year.

I'm pleased to present an interview with voice actress Vanessa Hart.

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Interview with the Voice of London Transit Liz Raphael Helgesen

Liz-Raphael-Helgesen.jpgNoticed anything different lately when taking a bus ride in London, Ontario Canada?

According to some people I've spoken with, riding the bus in London has never been so exciting, or for that matter, sensationally sonorous.

Who's calling the stops?

Meet London Transit's new voice, Passion Fruit Productions' Liz Raphael Helgesen.

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Interview with POYKPAC's Voice Talkers

poykpacMany of you have seen the Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor video on YouTube and are loving it!

For those of you who haven't seen it yet, click here.

Now, for those of you who have, here's an awesome interview with three members of the comedy troupe that discusses how Voice Talkers came about.

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NYC's Z100 Dave Foxx Shares Tips and Tricks to Produce Imaging and Promos

Dave FoxxYou may have noticed a theme over the last few days that has to do with videos and voice acting.

Today, I want to share a link to another video with you that features a National Association of Broadcasters interview with Dave Foxx, one of the actors in the cast of "Voice Talkers : Living the Dream of a Voice Actor" that was featured yesterday on VOX Daily.

If you weren't familiar with Dave Foxx before seeing Voice Talkers, you're in for a treat.

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Randy Thomas Voices Oscars for Seventh Time

Randy ThomasDid you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?

I did but I must confess that it wasn't to see the dresses, red carpet shenanigans or the winners... I watched to hear the announcers.

Read more about announcing at the Oscars featuring the voice of Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, and seven-time Academy Awards announcer, Randy Thomas!

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Interview with AFTRA Voice Actress Denise Dal Vera

Denise Dal VeraCurious to know more about AFTRA?

I've been given permission by Paul Horn, President of the New England AFTRA Local, to publish an interview conducted with AFTRA voice actress Denise Dal Vera about her experiences as a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

Check it out here!

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Want some Audiobook Narration Practice? Try LibriVox.

Jodi KrangleThe audiobook industry is worth billions of dollars with an ever-increasing number of titles being recorded.

Have you thought about recording your voice for audiobooks or narrating other projects?

Read this interview featuring a voice actress who has used LibriVox to help her do just that.

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Voice Actor Janice Downes Shares Her Amazing Experiences with SurePay

Janice DownesWant to know how the leading voice actor on the "Recently Hired" list at Voices.com gets her gigs?

Discover how you can achieve your goals and be recognized (as well as featured on the Voices.com home page) simply by using SurePay to invoice your clients.

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Voice Acting in Second Life : Interview with Voicedude Reinoir

Have you heard of Second Life or SL?

If you haven't yet, this interview is one that you're going to love.

Voicedude Reinoir shows you the ropes of voice acting in Second Life in this Voices.com exclusive!

Vox Humana Second Life

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Bob Souer Narrates Biblical Podcast

In the bleak mid-winter flowering into the spring of this passing year, Bob Souer auditioned for a voice over job through Voices.com that was literally of biblical proportions.

In fact, Bob landed the gig and was happy to let both David and I know all about it at the Voice Coaches Marketing Conference in Colonie, NY on a sunny weekend in June.

Join me in my feature interview during the Christmas season with Bob Souer as he shares news about his journey narrating through the all-time #1 best-seller and the greatest story ever told from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation.

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The Voice of Golf David Cook

Ever been on a PGA, LPGA or Champions Tour?

David Cook has been announcing live at professional golf tournaments for five years, so one of the voices you may have heard on the course was likely his!

Join me for my interview with David Cook here on VOX Daily.

David Cook with Tiger Woods

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iTunes Customer Reviews

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If you've found our podcasts and bonus material helpful, we'd appreciate you taking a couple minutes to submit a positive review of the shows in iTunes.

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Celebrity Voice Actors VS Pro Voice Actors Debate

MJ LalloIs celebrity voice casting for animated films and cartoon series all it's cracked up to be?

MJ Lallo, voice acting coach, gives her .02 on the subject in an interview with Animation World Magazine's Karen Raugust.

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Jason McCoy Wins 1st Place in Voices.com 60 Second Pitch Contest

Voice Talent Jason McCoy’s elevator speech garnered him the grand prize at Voices.com’s 2007 60 Second Pitch Contest this summer.

Learn more about Jason McCoy and his voice over journey here at VOX Daily.

Jason McCoy Voice Talent

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Transformers @ BotCon

TransformersWhat do you get when you combine crazy fans, Hasbro figurines, The Transformers, and voice actors Daniel Ross, David Kaye and Peter Cullen?

An awesome video segment on GameOne, that's what!

Want to see some Transformers coverage at BotCon 2007?

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Joe Cipriano Interview Series in Full Swing on VOX Talk

Jesse SpringerThis week brings us part two of three in an interview series with Joe Cipriano.

Listen to Jesse Springer's interviews with this VO great on the VOX Talk Podcast and discover some "behind the scenes" tales about how this project took flight here on the VOX Daily Voice Actor blog.

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Jesse Springer Interview with Joe Cipriano on VOX Talk

Joe CiprianoHad a cup of Joe yet today?

Jesse Springer, a VOX Talk correspondent, recently interviewed Joe Cipriano, famed promo voice, Apple spokesperson for podcasting with GarageBand, and one of the PrimeTimeVoices.com crew.

Tune in to VOX Talk to listen to part 1 of 3 in an interview series produced by Jesse Springer with the one and only Joe Cipriano!

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Review : Walking the Labyrinth

Peter CavellThe 2007 London Fringe, a festival that features new and upcoming actors, is now in full swing in London, Ontario Canada.

One play in particular, Walking the Labyrinth is a one man show written and performed by Peter Cavell, jam packed with voice overs and well worth attending.

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Meet the Industry : Voice Talent Agents

Voice Talent AgentsNow, we enter into waters where it's all about selection and not rejection!

Agents are very selective, but as we've said earlier, there is a voice for every job and a job for every voice.

Does an agency shoe fit for you?

Learn more about voice talent agents, what they do, how to find one, approach one and what happens if you are offered a contract.

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Australian Voice Overs : Interview with Tim Stackpool

Australian VoicesCan you tell if it's not an Aussie?

Tim Stackpool was kind to share some information on the Australian English dialect as well as some humourous video clips from YouTube.com that demonstrates what happens when a native speaker is not hired for the job!

Learn a whole bunch of interesting facts and watch some funny videos courtesy of Tim Stackpool, Australian voice talent.

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Christian Büsen : Der Sprecher

Christian BuesenRecently, I had the opportunity to interview Der Sprecher, also known as Christian Büsen about his mother tongue, German.

Curious to know more?

Gain an interesting perspective on what makes working in voice over different in Deutscheland in comparison to North America and other European countries at VOX Daily.

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Worldly Voices : German Voices

German VoicesDoes globalisation play a role in the spread of languages?

Both Doris Lauerwald and Armin Hierstetter of Germany can see the connection.

From the land of Neumann microphones and Black Forest Cake, learn about the impact globalisation is having on this glottal and very distinct Germanic language of German.

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Worldly Voices : Russian Voices

Worldly Voices Russian VoicesMother Russia... Opulence... Rasputin...

What do you think of when you hear a Russian accent or the Russian language?

Find out more about this beautiful language in our interview with Natasha Votyakova, native Russian voice talent.

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Cantonese Voice Overs : Interview with Liow Shi Suen

What's the difference between Cantonese and Mandarin?

As a talent represented by an agency, Liow Shi Suen has a different story to tell than many we've heard this week.

Learn about how Liow Shi Suen acquires Cantonese voice over work and the role her agent plays securing it.

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Worldly Voices : Chinese Voices

Worldly Voices ChineseWhich language is about to make a major impact on how business is done?

If you've been hiding under a rock and have just emerged, it's Chinese!

找到中国声音演员, 播音员, 解说员在 Voices.com

(Updated with Wuzhi Lu interview on January 22, 2009)

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André Clermont : French Canadian Voice

Andre ClermontEver wondered who that voice on the Air Canada Jazz flights in French is?

Why, it's French Canadian native speaker André Clermont of Quebec of course!

Learn more about André Clermont, professional voice over talent specializing in both Canadian English and Québécois French.

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Worldly Voices : French Voices

Worldly Voices FrenchAs we continue our lingual tour around the world and learn about some of the Romance languages, French would be the obvious choice to detail next, non?

But of course, ou, mais naturellement!

Joignez-nous comme nous entendons des acteurs de voix, annonceurs, voix de bas de page de film, narrateurs, et beaucoup plus français chez VOX quotidien, votre source pour des nouvelles temporaires de voix.

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Jorge Velasco : Spanish Voice Talent Interview

Jorge VelascoAs part of this worldly voices week, I'm pleased to present you with this interview I conducted with Jorge Velasco, a Spanish male voice actor based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Meet Jorge Velasco, one of the Spanish voices in your neighborhood at Voices.com!

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Worldly Voices : Spanish Voices

Worldly Voices SpanishWelcome to the Voices.com Voices of the World Week on VOX Daily!

In today's article, we're featuring anunciadores españoles, agentes de la voz, narradores, talento comercial de la voz, y voces de la historieta; las mejores voces del mundo que hablan Español!

In other words, we'll discover more about the Spanish language, how Spanish voice talent fare in North American markets, the differences between European Spanish (Castilian or Castellano) and Latin American Spanish and much more!

Ensámblenos como damos la bienvenida a nuestros amigos españoles en el diario de la VOZ!

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All In The Family : An Interview with Bob Souer

Bob Souer ProductionsBob Souer is one busy voice talent and family man, a family man who also involves his entire family in his voice over business!

How does Bob do it and what are the rewards?

Find out in this interview with Bob Souer on VOX Daily.

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Bobbin Beam's Do it Yourself Home Recording Sound Booth

Bobbin BeamTo kick off our Family Week here at VOX Daily, I'd like to start with this gem of a story that features husband and wife collaboration.

Recently, Bobbin Beam and her husband Pete completed the building of Bobbin's home recording booth.

To learn more about the process of building a booth in your own home and find about how Bobbin and Pete successfully completed the booth on their own, read this interview with the one and only, voice actress Bobbin Beam!

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OIART - Interview with Bob Breen

OIARTEver wondered about the technical side of voice over recording?

Discover answers to questions you may have never thought of here in this interview with Robert (Bob) Breen from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology, Inc.

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Interview : Darbi Worley of the Everything Acting Podcast

Everything Acting PodcastEver heard of The Everything Acting Podcast?

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Darbi Worley, host of the Everything Acting Podcast as part of Podcasting Week 2007 at Voices.com.

Find out more about this awesome podcast and how you can listen in.

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Voices.com on CNN.com

CNN International LogoIt seems like everybody is talking about getting started in voice acting!

While that may be true having a trusted news source such as CNN.com validate the market by covering the opportunities therein confirms to the rest of the world that voice acting has hit the mainstream and is now officially a part of pop culture.

Catch a link to a fascinating article on the state of the biz from industry leader Voices.com and voice actors Kara Edwards, Moe Egan and Michiru Yabu at VOX Daily.

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Shrek the Third Interview : Kari Wahlgren

Kari Wahlgren Shrek Voice ActorWhat do you need to get some buzz?

All it takes is one line!

Kari Wahlgren's role in Shrek the Third may have been minor, but it got her foot in the door.

Read more about Kari's experience and leave a comment!

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VO Star Ben Patrick Johnson Video Interview

Jesse Springer Voice TalentAnd now for something completely different!

Enjoy this break from academia courtesy of Jesse Charles Springer (pictured here) and his interview "Behind the Mic" with promo and movie trailer voice actor Ben Patrick Johnson.

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Voice Coaches Marketing Expo : Experts Panel

Hilton Garden Inn Albany NYEnjoy a Q&A period at the Voice Coaches Advanced Marketing Expo!

Learn from industry experts Jim Sciancalepore, Heather Frenz, Bob Souer, David Ciccarelli, Billy Serow, Evan Farmer, and David Bourgeois.

Moderating the discussion was Voice Coaches Marketing Director, Warren Garling.

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Hillary Huber Nominated for Audie Award

Hillary HuberHave you read “A Field of Darkness” by Cornelia Read?

Ever listened to it?

If you have and it’s among one of your favorite audiobooks, you’ll be happy to know that Hillary Huber, narrator of “A Field of Darkness” has been nominated to win an Audie Award!

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Interview: Voice Acting in Video Games

David SobolovWhat's the life of a video game voice actor like?

Does it pay be a union talent in the field of video game voice acting?

Find answers to these questions and more by checking out the Voices.com interview with David Sobolov at VOX Daily.

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Speaking Effective English with Bettye Zoller

Speaking Effective English CDBettye Zoller's audio book, "Speaking Effective English" has been re-released on Simon and Schuster's 2007 winter front-list.

Check out this interview with Bettye and learn more about how this CD can help you to speak more effectively.

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Dutch Voice Talents in the US

Red TulipsEver wonder how the Dutch fare in North America for voice overs?

Check out this exclusive interview with native Dutch voice talents Hans van den Nieuwendijk and Christa DeRidder of DoDutch.com, a Dutch pair living in the United States of America.

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Adam Fox of Defiant Digital Announces Podcast Production Services

Adam Fox, producer, musician and voice actor, launches corporate podcast audio production services.

Defiant Digital Productions

Learn more about Adam's journey as a voice actor and producer at the VOX Daily blog.

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Ralph Hass on YouTube!

Buffalo Sabres LogoYour favorite Buffalo Sabres Imaging Artist has just been interviewed and the footage is up on YouTube!

Watch this thrilling interview with Ralph Hass of Kelowna, British Columbia here.

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Global Warming: A Planetary Emergency

Al Gore may not have won the presidency, but he has won the hearts and minds of countless people around the world with his documentary "An Inconvenient Truth". Have you seen it?

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What were your Favorite Jobs of 2006?

Read about Bob Souer's favorite jobs from 2006 and share yours with Voices.com.

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Making Non-union Jobs Union Jobs

Pat Fraley says that it can be done! To find out how you can turn a non-union job into a union job, read this post.

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Voices Gets Lit Between the Ears!

Hungry for radio drama? Read an interview conducted by William Spear of Lit Between the Ears with Stephanie Ciccarelli of Voices.com.

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We Three Kings, Hollywood Style

We Three Kings Christmas

Enjoy a comical audio presentation of the three kings on their way to Bethlehem, performed by the man of over 4,000 voices, Pat Fraley.

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Voices For A Change

Are you aware of the genocide in Darfur? Dave Christi, a professional voice talent and copywriter is, and he's using everything he's got to help stop it. Will you join him?

Read the interview with Dave Christi, founder of Voices For A Change at VOX Daily.

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Joe Cipriano Shares Voiceover Secrets

Donna Papacosta exchanged a few words with voiceover star Joe Cipriano about voiceovers - 23 minutes of words to be exact! To learn more about this podcast, read on.

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Digital Living for Grandparents

Modern grandparents and great grandparents know a thing or two about the 'web' and have embraced the Digital Age with flying colors. Technology pioneers of the 20th century share how the Internet has affected their lives.

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Kari Wahlgren, voice actor, Chats with Voices.com

Recently, the enchanting Kari Wahlgren agreed to do an interview with Voices.com. An extraordinary voice actor and wonderful person to boot, this conversation is sure to win the hearts of all voice acting fans and talent alike.

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Audio Book Narration, Voice Actor Interview with Janis Panizza

Yesterday, I interviewed Janis Panizza, who recently launched her new website and recorded an audio book entitled The Dark Twin, written by Marion Campbell.

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Words of Wisdom: Choosing a Business Partner

Choosing a business partner is very similar to getting married.

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