Episodes
🚨🚨 SEASON FINALÈ🚨🚨
Cant believe we’ve got here already, the final episode of Season 2!
But what a way to end the season by having 2 amazing people well known in the VO world, Hugh Edwards and Gina Thompson, who are highly involved in Video games Casting, aswell as the infamous One Voice Conference and of course Gravy for the Brain!
In this episode we hear of Michael's VOX late night voice-note shenanigans for the podcast, and Hugh tells us about the state of the Voiceover industry (from his...
Published 10/29/24
🚨🚨 New Episode🚨🚨
We didn't know what to call this one at first.
Bauer Power
The Big One
But inspired by our guest Simon, 'Being Human' is perfectly fitting
In an industry first, we have 3 guys join us who make up a team of 8 excellent folks over at Bauer. So If you want to work in Radio, Paul, Simon and Tom provide candid insights in what they look for and how it works
In true fashion of the pod, its honest and informative and we talk all things radio ads from production, working with...
Published 10/22/24
🚨🚨New Episode 🚨🚨
Join us for this weeks episode 'Laugh It Off' where we park all the work chatter and just have fun sharing funny stories experienced on our voiceover journeysAfter a summer of quiet periods, scaremongering with AI and other things going on, we wanted to try and bring some smiles and we invited you, our amazing listeners to join inTake a break from the seriousness, and enjoy the funThank you to everyone that contributed (and those that offered but didn’t get round to it, the...
Published 10/15/24
🚨🚨New episode! Noble steeds at the ready!🚨
Have you seen the post that's going around about the fact the word "freelance" comes from the medieval term for a mercenary warrior? (swipe to see the original Xpost)
Well, this week's episode is all about wielding the basics when it comes to being a creative freelancer. We talk about the pitfalls, what we like to do and what we suck at. It can definitely feel like a battle sometimes but united we stand and divided we fall, and all that.
We raise...
Published 10/08/24
🚨🚨 New Episode🚨🚨
A touch gullible? Us too.
Things are tough at the moment for a lot of people - in and out of the voiceover industry- and when times get tough the scam artists come out to play.
In this episode we shine a light on some of the common scams going round, and perhaps make you aware of some of the lesser known ones too! Red flags at the ready, an episode not to be missed for those trying to keep their businesses and personal information safe.
Who's made it to the Gameshow host...
Published 10/01/24
**NOTICE** DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH SOFTWARE WE HAD TO RESORT TO ZOOM AFTER 10 MINS. APOLOGIES FOR THE LOWER QUALITY
🚨 NEW EPISODE! ‘Rollercoaster’ is now live! 🚨
To be a Voice Actor it takes:
10% talent 30% business and marketing60% steely mindset
Ok, so we’ve made these figures up to illustrate our point, but this is what it can feel like sometimes.
From the extreme highs of awards and winning coveted jobs, to the lows of just missing out on your dream role or a worryingly...
Published 09/24/24
🚨🚨Episode 2 - Gimme 5🚨🚨
Why Gimme 5?
Well! Michael started exploring blog ideas via ChatGPT and one thing it brought up was '5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Voiceover' So naturally as working Voice Actors we thought we'd look into it and give you our hot take!
We discuss the decline in cable TV viewership v. the increase in commercials via streaming platforms, and the potential impact on the voiceover industry.
Michael also thinks Jen’s got her tea flask and picnic blanket packed for...
Published 09/17/24
Welcome back for Season 2!
Coming out of a slow Summer and emerging like a butterfly from a chrysalis as we enter the wonderful, and often chaotic, premier of season 2 of the Off Air Voiceover Podcast!
But whats different? Well, if you like your videos weve gone full video episodes for this season which you can see on our YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirVoiceoverPodcast so make sure you subscribe to stay on top of the action 😉.
No chapters
No Edits
Expect chats about industry...
Published 09/10/24
🚨 Episode finale: “The Aftermath” is now live! 🚨
In our final episode of Season 1, join us as we discuss our recent experiences at the One Voice Conference and the latest T&Cs scandal with the Mandy site.....
As we draw the season to a close we want to extend a huge thank you to our esteemed guests (in order of appearance):
Shiraz Engineer @oratrix
Scott Tunnix @scotttunix
Kelly Condron @kellycondron
Susie Valerio @susie
Carla terry @carlaterry
who’ve shared their experiences, humour and...
Published 05/21/24
🚨Episode 8: “Hustle” is now live!🚨
In this penultimate Episode of Season 1, we’re thrilled to have the bundle of positive energy that is Carla Terry (@Voicedbycarla) join us for some VO chat (and dish out a bit of motivation)
If you know or follow Carla on the socials you’ll be familiar with her bright, fun and friendly style as well as sharing some great BTS of her Voice of God events.
But taking the time to chat to us, Carla talks a little more about her strict routines that help her...
Published 05/14/24
It was an absolute pleasure to have @susievalerio join us on this week’s episode. Susie is a multilingual award winning storytelling voice artist, , experienced casting and production pro at @soundcutsltd, and all round bloody legend.
As a Casting Director in video games, we talk about what it's like to be on the other side, a bit about AI and how going global could help you book alot more work....
We created this podcast to help voiceovers feel connected through some honest banter and said...
Published 05/07/24
From the bright lights of TV fame to the oven light while making a fishfinger dinner for her kids....Kelly joins us to have an unfiltered talk all about screen acting and voice acting, setting a record with Soho Voices and shares the incredibly inspiring story of taking pen to paper with no prior experience and writing a series that is shaping to be something very very special....
Hope you enjoy it and if you do please consider supporting us by sharing, liking and/or following our...
Published 04/30/24
In this weeks’ episode we’re joined by vocal wizard Scott @tunnix_vo who shares all his tips for creating a wealth of character voices.
We discuss the conversational read, demo reels, and Mikey recreates his favourite daytime ad…
Sorry Dave
Please check it out, follow and share the love ❤️
#voiceovercommunity #voiceactor #demoreel
Scott can be found at @tunnixvo
Published 04/23/24
This week we reflect on the mischievous Monkey Mind; that little voice where Anxiety, self doubt, Imposter Syndrome and all those fun people live! We talk about the effect its had on us during our career and share some stories along the way
Published 04/16/24
Hello! As many newcomers come into the industry and find a plethora of info to help them, we wanted to chat to someone who's on that journey to see how they're finding it, and maybe learn a thing or two ourselves along the way!So In this week’s episode we chat to (relative) newcomer Shiraz Engineer (@oratrixvo) about following your own path, self belief, pink cats and the elation of booking our first gigs....which gives us another Storytime with Michael.
There's alot of them.
For anyone...
Published 04/09/24
🚨Episode 2 of the Off Air Voiceover Podcast ’Level Up’ has landed!🚨
On this week’s episode we discuss our plans to level up, the benefits of coaching, why AI may not need be feared, recent motivations and why Michael sweats anytime someone mentions Audio Drama....
Let us know what you think!
Nice one 👍
n this episode we also mention a few performance coaches who we’ve worked with personally (and recommend) including:
@dianperryvo @stephanecornicard @tanyarichvo @richcraftvo and...
Published 04/02/24
Enjoy a sneak peak at tomorrow's episode called Level Up 👌
Published 04/01/24
In this episode we discuss...
One Voice, Nominations, the highs and lows of submitting work and a cheeky bit of Imposter Syndrome!
Published 03/26/24
Hello!
In prep for the release of our first episode on the 26th March, we felt it would make sense to do a quick short episode to introduce ourselves a little bit; who we are, our experience and why we’re doing this podcast!
Published 03/24/24
Hey!
In the run up to the release of E1 on the 26th March we have a short collection of bits from the pod to help you get a feel for what's to come!
Published 03/20/24