It’s been over a year and a half since I last published a podcast episode. I have received a great deal of feedback wondering what has happened with the show and after responding individually to each email received, I have decided that I should put out more of a formal announcement to the subscribers of this show. As the title of this episode suggests, I have made the difficult decision to end this podcast series as well as my pursuit into a full-time voice acting career. I spend the...

A listener recently sent in a suggestion requesting an episode devoted to the topic of equipment that is essential to starting a career in voice acting, and specifically what equipment to buy if one is on a limited budget. In this episode, I provide my thoughts on the following items: Microphones (USB, Dynamic, Condenser) and the pros and cons of each Types of Recording Software Mixers vs. Audio Interfaces Phantom Power Headphones Microphone Stands Pop Filters Shock Mounts Acoustic...

It has been 5 months since I published the last episode of the Voice Acting Journey Podcast. That is far too long, so on this episode I explain why. I also provide an update on my personal situation. I was recently laid off from my day job. While the news could have shattered my world, I have instead chosen to view it as a unique opportunity for me to move into something more fulfilling and rewarding. I have made a decision to devote a majority of my time into building upon the...

This week I discuss how to remain positive and motivated despite being faced with setbacks along the way. After coming off a few very productive and lucrative months at doing voiceover work, things quickly dried up and no leads were coming in. After reading some very discouraging blogs from other voiceover actors about challenges with the business and how the odds are generally stacked against you, I felt really unmotivated to do anything related to my pursuit in the VO field. I...

This week we look back at the life of Dick Beals, professional voice actor who has passed away this week at the age of 85. Mr. Beals was best known for his boyish voice characters such as Speedy Alka-Seltzer, Gumby, and Sherman from the Rocky & Bullwinkle series, and sang the original Oscar Meyer Weiner song. Dick Beals suffered from a glandular condition which left him with the body and voice of a 10-year old boy his entire life. We also discuss the pros and cons with using...

On this first episode, I go down my own life’s path and discuss my life-long passion for being behind a microphone. I talk about my early days of doing tape recordings with my father, co-hosting a popular radio show in high school and my entertainment-based podcast that I started up with my daughter in 2010. I discuss my decision for deciding to launch my own home-based recording studio and voiceover business and my first voiceover work. While this first episode is very introspective, my...