TALK KING

Send a textIn Episode 5 of  of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Michael Dore, a vocal coach to Hollywood actors and pop stars.Recorded at his home in Broadstairs  - Michael takes Dom from a childhood of kitchen-table harmonies to West End booths, orchestral stages, and film scoring sessions at Abbey Road.You’ll hear how he helped Taron Egerton shape a conversational, intimate vocal presence for Rocketman without mimicking Elton John’s sound, and how six months of focused work built confidence that could carry a film.Film music fans get a rare seat in Abbey Road as Michael recalls singing on Lord of the Rings films.If you love the craft behind unforgettable performances, or you’re searching for practical wisdom on nerves, style, and longevity, this one’s for you. Follow the show, share it with a friend who lives for film scores and big voices, and leave us a review with the moment that surprised you most.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textIn Episode 5 of  of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Michael Dore, a vocal coach to Hollywood actors and pop stars.Recorded at his home in Broadstairs  - Michael takes Dom from a childhood of kitchen-table harmonies to West End booths, orchestral stages, and film scoring sessions at Abbey Road.You’ll hear how he helped Taron Egerton shape a conversational, intimate vocal presence for Rocketman without mimicking Elton John’s sound, and how six months of focused work built confidence that could carry a film.Film music fans get a rare seat in Abbey Road as Michael recalls singing on the Lord of the Rings films.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textIn Episode 4 - a special edition - 'TALK KING AMERICA' - Broadcaster Dominic King travels from Chicago to Denver with his childhood school friend Tim Arnold.Tim is a YouTuber and Digital Creator and like Dom works in the media.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textIn Episode 4 - a special edition - 'TALK KING AMERICA' - Broadcaster Dominic King travels from Chicago to Denver with his childhood school friend Tim Arnold.Tim is a YouTuber and Digital Creator and like Dom works in the media.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textIn Episode 3 of  of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Cheryl Baker at her home in Kent.Cheryl is best known for her her television work on shows including  children's BBC TV Show Record Breakers and as one of the founding members of Buck Fizz - she continues to tour as The Fizz.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textThe new episode in Season Two of 'TALK KING' - TV presenter and singer Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz/The Fizz)  talks to broadcaster Dominic King about her life in music.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textIn Episode 2 of the new season of 'TALK KING' - Broadcaster Dominic King meets Actors Linda Regan and Brian Murphy at their home in Hayes near Bromley.Brian is best known for playing George Roper in 70's sitcom George & Mildred and Linda for playing April in 80's British holiday camp sitcom Hi-De-Hi! and is a best-selling author.Brian sadly died on the 2nd February 2025. I am forever grateful to Brian and Linda for inviting me to their home for what would be one of their final conversations together.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production. Also check out: 'Romney Marsh Ramblings' Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textSeason Two of 'TALK KING'  continues with Actors Linda Regan (Hi-De-Hi) and Brian Murphy (George and Mildred) share with broadcaster Dominic King stories from their life in comedy and life together. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives'Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textSeason Two of our podcast begins with Rosemary Shrager: British chef, TV personality and author of Murder Mystery adventures including 'The Last Supper', 'The Proof in the Pudding' and 'Too Many Cooks'.She talks to Broadcaster Dominic King about her childhood, career in catering, life on Television and becoming an author -  where "cozy crime meets cookery". TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production.   Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives':Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textBritish Broadcaster Dominic King visits the South West London home of Film and Television Composer Alexandra Harwood to talk about her life in music.Alex is best known for her work creating music for Mike Newell film The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and television series All Creatures Great and Small.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives':Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textActor Robert Bathurst chats to Broadcaster Dominic King about his working life on stage and screen.Robert is best known for playing  management consultant David Marsden in comedy-drama television series Cold Feet, as well as Wild at Heart, Downton Abbey and Ed Howzer-Black in Toast of London.His theatre credits include  Noises Off,  The Rover, Blithe Spirit, Three Sisters, Hedda Gabler, The Importance of Being Earnest, Love Loss & Chianti, King Charles IIIThis episode was recorded at Robert's home in East Sussex.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives':Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textActor Balvinder Sopal chats to Broadcaster Dominic King about her on and off screen life.Balvinder plays Suki Panesar in BBC soap opera EastEnders and follows roles in Call the Midwife, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Doctors and the television film White Girl.Her theatre credits include My Beautiful Launderette, Partition and Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile.This episode was recorded at the Sunlight Centre in Bal's home town of Gillingham in Kent.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives'Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textVoice Actor Redd Pepper chats to Broadcaster Dominic King about his life behind the microphone.Redd is known for his unusually deep voice and vocal style that has been heard on the trailers for some of Hollywood's biggest movies.  This episode was recorded studio to zoom.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production. Also check out: 'Watching The Detectives'Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook

Send a textBacking singer Tessa Niles chats to Broadcaster Dominic King about her life in music and passion for her craft.Tessa is the author of BACKTRACK the voice behind music's greatest stars. She has performed with iconic artists in music including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Kylie and Robbie Williams to name a few.This episode was recorded studio to studio.TALK KING is a Laughing Frog Production.Also check out: 'Romney Marsh Ramblings'.Search for Laughing Frog Productions on Facebook