Tales From the Booth Podcast
by Voice Masters: The Art of Voice
What better way to learn the art of voice acting than a podcast from the "Voice Masters" experts? Join award-winning voice actors, producers, casting, and voice directors as your personal guides through the VO industry. Learn how to stay motivated, create awesome characters, and nailing that big audition, these Voice Masters share it all, along with their own tales from the booth!
Episodes
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28. Debbie Irwin: There's More to Medical Narration Then Big Words
In this episode of Tales from the Booth, host Paulette Lifton sits down with award-winning voice actor and narrator Debbie Irwin for an insightful conversation about one of voiceover's most expansive—and often misunderstood—genres: medical narration. Drawing from more than two decades in the...
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27. Vernon Scott: The Secret Isn't Voice Acting—It's Acting
In this episode of Tales from the Booth, host Mimi Maynard sits down with acclaimed dubbing director, voice director, and actor Vernon Scott for a candid conversation about a simple but often overlooked truth: great voice acting begins with great acting. Drawing from decades of experience in…
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26. Joe Fria: Casting Beyond the Voice—What Great Directors Really Hear
In this episode of Tales from the Booth, host Mimi Maynard sits down with acclaimed dubbing director, filmmaker, actor, and industry advocate Joe Fria for a candid conversation about performance, casting, and the art of bringing characters to life. Drawing from his unique journey from stage actor...
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25. Gregg Berger: The Voice of Legends, Monsters, and Heroes
🎙️ Gregg Berger: The Voice of Legends, Monsters, and Heroes In this episode of Tales from the Booth, host Paulette Lifton welcomes legendary voice actor Gregg Berger—a performer whose unmistakable voice has powered some of the most iconic characters in animation, video games, and television for...
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24. Michael Scott: Voices That Play, Fight, and Feel Real
🎙️ Michael Scott: Voices That Play, Fight, and Feel Real In this episode of Tales from the Booth, host Paulette Lifton welcomes Michael Scott—a powerhouse performer, director, and educator whose work spans film, television, animation, and the full spectrum of modern voiceover. Known for his...
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23. Gene Vassilaros: Casting Characters That Breathe, Break, and Belong
🎙️ Gene Vassilaros: Casting Characters That Breathe, Break, and Belong In this episode of Tales from the Booth, animation casting and voice director Gene Vassilaros joins host Paulette Lifton for a deep dive into the creative heartbeat of animation. From shaping iconic voices that define entire...
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22. Andy Roth: The Art of Voice Casting and the Humanity Behind Performance
🎙️ Andy Roth: The Art of Voice Casting and the Humanity Behind Performance In this episode of Tales from the Booth, renowned casting director and voice coach Andy Roth joins host Mimi Maynard for an illuminating conversation about the human side of voice acting — where authenticity, empathy, and...
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21. Jonathan Reiner: The Heart Behind the Hustle and Being a Talent Manager.
🎙️ Jonathan Reiner: The Heart Behind the Hustle and Being a Talent Manager. In this episode of Tales from the Booth, Emmy-winning showrunner and talent manager Jonathan Reiner joins host Paulette Lifton for an intimate conversation about passion, perseverance, and the business of show. From his...
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20. Sebastian Zancanaro Localization Expert and Dubbing Casting Director
🎙️Tales from the Booth Podcast: Sebastian Zancanaro Localization Producer and Dubbing Casting Director Sebastian's impressive resume includes: 🎥 Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, and Casting Director 🎭 Specialist in Creative Dubbing & Localization 🏆 Society of Voice Arts & Sciences nominee…
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19. Jeff Howell Master of Commercial Voice Over & Dubbing Pro
🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast: Jeff Howell Master Commercial VO & Dubbing Pro. With over 30 years in the voiceover industry, Jeff Howell has worn every hat—agent, casting director, producer, dubbing director, and coach—shaping some of the most recognizable voices in media. His credits span...
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18. Rudy Gaskins & Joan Baker of SOVAS and the Power Behind the Mic
🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast - Rudy Gaskins & Joan of the SOVAS Awards and the Power Behind the Mic In this special episode, we step into the legendary world of Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker—Co-Founders of That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo and the prestigious SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards. From humble...
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17. From Solid Snake to X-men Franchise: The Incredible story of David Hayter
🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast: From Solid Snake to X-Men – The Incredible Story of David Hayter This episode explores the incredible journey of David Hayter—from voicing the iconic Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise to writing blockbuster screenplays like X-Men and X2: X-Men United....
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16. Get Signed: Micaela Hicks' Guide to Winning Over VO Agents
🎙️Tales from the Booth with Micaela Hicks Voice Over Agent—whose career has taken her from Osbrink to top-tier agencies like Solid Talent, Atlas Talent, and VOX. Hosted by Eric Talent, this candid conversation gets into the real deal of what agents are actually looking for in today's voiceover...
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15. Podcast Mashup Straight from Sovas with Kathy Grable
Podcast Doppelgänger Alert! 🎙️ What happens when two powerhouse podcast hosts, both up for the same award, finally meet face-to-face? You get a must-hear mashup! After crossing paths at the 2024 SOVAS Awards, Paulette Lifton (Winner of Best Podcast Host) and Kathy Grable (Nominee in the same...
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14. Simon Kennedy VO And the Art of Happiness
From Laughter to Legacy: The Voice and Story of Simon Kennedy 🇦🇺🎤 In this powerful episode, Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the incomparable Simon Kennedy—an award-winning Australian voice actor, comedian, writer, and presenter whose career spans more than 25 years. Fresh off…
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13. Stéphane Cornicard - "The Voice Like Chocolate" and his Outstanding Body of Work Awards!
The Voice Behind 500+ Worlds: Stéphane Cornicard's Epic VO Journey 🎮🎙️ What does it take to earn the SOVAS 2024 Outstanding Body of Work Award and the title of Best Podcast Host? In this unforgettable episode, Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the remarkable Stéphane Cornicard—a...
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12. GTT aka George The Tech - What does a VO tech do and can he help you?
"Tech Talk: Going Pro with George The Tech" In this must-hear episode of Tales from the Booth, Emmy-winning sound guru Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the legendary George The Tech — the go-to audio engineer and tech consultant for voice actors at every level. With decades of...
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11. F.M. De Marco - Where's Waldo animation EP's insiders info on working with voice actors!
F.M. De Marco tells his story about becoming an Executive Producer and writer on the hit series Where's Waldo, Dragons and working with Paulette Lifton, Casting director for Spy Kids: Mission Critical. He shares his personal insight on voice casting, voice recording, and fun times in the booth...
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10. Richard Dorton - Mocapman and what it takes to level up!
Richard Dorton aka Mocapman is a video game actor specializing in Motion Capture. He is also a producer, director, and instructor of mocap. Find out what you need as a voice actor to get into this amazing part of voice acting. Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters...
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9. Jesse Corti - From Les Mis to LeFou
Jesse Courti is an incredible actor, director, and singer best known for playing Courfeyrac in the original Broadway show Les Misérables and for voicing LeFou in Beauty and the Beast. Jesse leads us on an inspiring journey through his experiences as an actor/singer on stage, on screen, and behind...
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8. Danny Fehsenfeld - Art of Singing for Animation
Danny Fehsenfeld is an actor, singer-songwriter, public speaker, and writer. He also teaches actors how to sing from a different perspective. If you have any fear of auditioning for Animated series or movies when they require singing, this episode will be an enormous help! Danny has starred in…
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7. Candi Milo- Kindness and Characters
Candi Milo is a voiceover legend known for her work as kid genius Dexter on DEXTER'S LABORATORY, basketball legend Granny from SPACE JAM (and LOONEY TUNES), Madame Foster from FOSTER'SHOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS, and hundreds more. In this episode, Candi shares not only HER unexpected journey into...
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6. Cindy Robinson - Experiences from All Sides of the Mic!
Cindy Robinson shares her incredibly honest and insightful experiences as an actor, director, and writer working in the voice over industry. From animation and video games to ADR and looping, Cindy's credits include Amy Rose in SONIC BOOM!, Astrid in SKYRIM, and the Official Voice for the iconic...
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5. Piotr Michael - Starting Your VO Career
From Rocky and Bullwinkle to Bill and Ted to Jimmy Kimmel Live, master impressionist Piotr Michael shares his insights on impressions, starting a career in voice acting, and how you can find your unique characters! Follow Piotr Michael on Twitter and Instagram! Check out his website here. And the...
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4. Bradley Trevor Greive BTG Part 2 - If you're not dead, you're still in the game
"If you're still alive, you're still in the game." BTG continues his conversation that will inspire you to dare to create your own content and fully express yourself as an actor. Follow BTG here! And the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters Instagram: @voice.masters Voice Masters website:...
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3. Bradley Trevor Greive BTG Part 1 - Hollywood Survival Guide
The highest grossing and most prolific humor writer, adventurer, and creator of Adventure Beast on Netflix, Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) shares his stories as a paratrooper, living life to the fullest, and the most important things you can do for yourself in Hollywood. Follow BTG here! And the…
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2. Terri Douglas - Pixar & Disney Walla Tools of the Trade
Terri Douglas, Pixar and Disney Walla Casting Director, shares her immeasurable wisdom on professionalism, performance, and how you can have the confidence that will get you discovered! Learn how you can get on her list! Follow Terri on her Instagram and https://terridouglasadrvoicecasting.com…
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1. Eric Bauza - Become the voice of Bugs Bunny
Welcome to the Voice Masters: Tales from the Booth podcast! This week we talk to the voice of Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian, and so many more! Eric Bauza talks about discovering impressions, his love for cartoons, and how you yourself can become an iconic character. You can find Eric Bauza on...
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What better way to learn the art of voice acting than a podcast from the "Voice Masters" experts? Join award-winning voice actors, producers, casting, and voice directors as your personal guides through the VO industry. Learn how to stay motivated, create awesome characters, and nailing that big...
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What better way to learn the art of voice acting than a podcast from the "Voice Masters" experts? Join award-winning voice actors, producers, casting, and voice directors as your personal guides through the VO industry. Learn how to stay motivated, create awesome characters, and nailing that big audition, these Voice Masters share it all, along with their own tales from the booth!
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