Ep 163 - The Heart Of Voiceover: Acting Fundamentals

Episode 164 of the The Voiceover Gurus Podcast podcast, hosted by The Voiceover Gurus, titled "Ep 163 - The Heart Of Voiceover: Acting Fundamentals" was published on January 26, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.

January 26, 2026 ·26m · The Voiceover Gurus Podcast

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Summary

Host Linda Bruno and acting coach Alyssa Jason explore how foundational acting techniques—authenticity, vulnerability, listening, and ongoing training—separate good voiceover reads from great ones. They discuss moving beyond technical tone to create living, responsive performances that connect with listeners. Takeaways include focusing on the "why" behind the copy, using acting and improv training to build a toolbox, letting the script do its work, and joining community workouts that emphasize tactics over tone to develop authentic, three-dimensional reads.

Episode Description

Host Linda Bruno and acting coach Alyssa Jason explore how foundational acting techniques—authenticity, vulnerability, listening, and ongoing training—separate good voiceover reads from great ones. They discuss moving beyond technical tone to create living, responsive performances that connect with listeners.

Takeaways include focusing on the "why" behind the copy, using acting and improv training to build a toolbox, letting the script do its work, and joining community workouts that emphasize tactics over tone to develop authentic, three-dimensional reads.

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