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The Audiobook Podcast
by SquareSound
The Audiobook Podcast is a program for the makers and listeners of audiobooks. What goes on behind the making of a professional audiobook? We will break all that down for you. Each episode Justine Sloane-Lees and Abbe Holmes (leading professionals in voice acting and audiobooks) talk on a different topic. So whether you are a novelist, or have a professional studio or publishing house, if you are an author, director, engineer, narrator or audiobook lover, this program is for you. The Audiobook Podcast is recorded in the booth at SquareSound Studios, one of Australia's leading audiobook production houses. SquareSound was founded in 2015 and is lead by some of the best in the Industry.
Episodes
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Beyond the Page
After a little hiatus, we're back! In this episode, Justine catches up with Kelly Irving to talk about one of the biggest topics shaping the writing world right now: AI. Together they explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way writers create, why human expertise still matters, and…
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Digital Book Culture
In this episode we are opening a conversation with Dr Millicent Weber about her research into how people engage with books and literary culture: everything from prizes and book reviews, to audience experience at literary festivals, to social media trolling of authors, to amateur production of...
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Authors Republic
Welcome back to another episode of The Audiobook Podcast. In this episode we are speaking with Lindsay Senior who is the Head of Marketing at Author’s Republic. She is a seasoned audiobook marketing and distribution expert with a passion for helping authors bring their stories to life in audio…
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Diction Friction
Welcome back to another episode of The Audiobook Podcast. We’ve touched loosely on the subject of diction in earlier conversations, but we realise that what we said was fairly general. We’d mentioned casting people to work within the normal range of their voice, and that forced diction can sound...
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Grammar Factory
In this episode, Justine is in conversation with Scott MacMillan, Chief Strategist and Executive Publisher of Grammar Factory Publishing Company. Scott is a Toronto-based best selling author, publisher, entrepreneur, and strategy advisor to start-ups with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow...
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Artist Management
In this episode we are joined by Tania Patti, Agent and Publicity manager of CP Artist Management. Tania currently manages publicity commitments and opportunities for CP clients. She has experience in film, music, comedy festivals and produced live theatre with First Nations and LGBTQIA+...
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A.Nonymous
In this episode, Justine is joined by Australian actor Grant Cartwright all the way from New York City. Together they will be diving into the use of pseudonyms in the audiobook industry. That is, a fictitious name, or alias, used by narrators in the industry. They offer some privacy and…
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Andrew Griffiths
In our latest episode, Justine speaks with bestselling author, entrepreneur and global presenter Andrew Griffiths. Square Sound produced Andrew’s latest audio release ‘Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make it You’. (Released in 2023 and written specifically for business owners) and...
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Kate Hood
“Help is not access, help is help. And access is something that equals independence.” Kate Hood. In our latest episode, Justine delves into a poignant discussion surrounding the experiences of artists with disabilities, speaking with Kate Hood, a remarkable talent whose journey embodies…
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Tamala Shelton
Welcome back to the Audiobook Podcast! . Tamala Shelton, proud Bundjalung and Lamalama actor, joins Justine in studio for this month’s episode. . Tamala shares her journey to audiobooks; her experience and insight as a First Nations actor, and of mixed heritage, in navigating the industry; the...
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Pozotron
Welcome back to The Audiobook Podcast! This month’s episode delves into an online audio proofing software that has been innovating the audiobook industry - Pozotron. Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron, joins Justine to break down how it all works, how narrators can make the most of this tool, the role…
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Booth Fright
The latest episode of the Audiobook Podcast, Justine and Abbe discuss a slightly more serious topic on performance anxiety. In the audiobook industry, “Booth Fright” (as opposed to Stage Fright) is experienced by many actors despite the lack of admission around it. Abbe and Justine also discuss…
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Les Horovitz
Welcome back to another episode of the Audiobook Podcast! Today, Justine and Abbe are joined in conversation with Les Horovitz, voice actor and audiobook narrator. It’s never too late to follow your passions. Les Horovitz worked in accounting and finance for almost 30 years, when he made the…
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Proof Editing
Episode 25 explores the vital role of audiobook’s unsung heroes - the Proof Editors, also known as Quality Control (QC). After the audiobook recording phase is complete, and before it reaches your ears, the proof editors step in to begin the process of listening through the entire book. Joining…
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Vision Australia
“Talking books”, since their inception, have always had accessibility in mind. But just how much of this carries on in today’s world of audiobook production? Andrew Furlong and Robert De Graauw from Vision Australia sit down with Justine Sloane-Lees to discuss accessibility in the audiobook...
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Non-Fiction
In this episode, join Justine Sloane-Lees and Abbe Holmes, as they deep dive into the genre of non-fiction and discuss the boost in production of non-fiction titles in audio, examples of the different types of non-fiction and the unique circumstances and elements that can accompany this sort of...
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A Career In Audiobooks
In Episode 22 Justine Sloane-Lees has a good yarn with Australian-born Audiobook Director and Narrator, Olivia McKenzie-Smith. Starting with her early career as an actor in Australia and America and how she found her neiche in the audiobook industry in America. Olivia shares her process…
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Bab Sharkey
In conversation with Andrew Hansen And Jessica Roberts, creators of Bab Sharkey and Director, Yen Nguyen. This husband and wife duo have penned the hilarious middle-grade series for readers aged 8+ who love humorous texts with songs and heaps of jokes. SquareSound directed and produced 4 audio...
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Who's Who?
Who’s Who in the Studio? We'd like to clear some things up around the job roles that go into making a successful audiobook. Job titles can be tossed around often without a clear sense of what exactly each person does. Until just a few years ago there were just a handful of studios that…
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David Tredinnick
In Episode 19 , Justine Sloane-Lees has an open conversation with David Tredinnick, an awarded narrator of audiobooks, having narrated more than 150 titles. David is a pro when it comes to undersatnding period voices, so we touch on this, as well as the journey of his audiobook career and what...
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The Author's Experience _Part 2
There are so many authors out there not sure about what path to take when it comes to audiobooks! Now in part two we continue to assist authors making informed choices by hearing a shared experience with a published author. Donna McGeorge, the author of multiple books (some of them in audio,)…
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The Author's Experience_Part 1
There are so many authors out there not sure about what path to take when it comes to audiobooks! In the next two podcasts we are aiming to assist authors making informed choices by hearing shared experiences from two authors, one independent and the other a publisher author. In Episode 17 we are...
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The Listener's Experience
In Episode 16 we chat with an audiobook enthusiast about his listening experience. Whilst Stacy Gougoulis also has a natural flair for narration as well, it is obvious that his keen interest as a listener of books has given him a lot of the knowledge which he applied into his toolbox as a…
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A Little History
In Episode 15 we have a little history discussion with Dr. Jennifer Bowen, (radio producer and academic) in studio with Justine Sloane-Lees. Talking books, known more widely now as Audiobooks came about in the early 1920's, recorded on LP's and also presented by elocutionists on live radio. And...
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They want me to do what?
In this episode we focus on some of the unexpected things you may find yourself doing when recording an audiobook. Like the recording of this podcast…! Instead of having Abbe and Justine both in the studio, this episode was recorded from SquareSound Studio and via Source Connect we linked up to...
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Luke Arnold
In conversation with Luke Arnold about his debut contemporary fantasy novel, "The last smile in Sunder city". Gripping from the first chapter, Luke has brilliantly narrated the first book of this trilogy. Actor and now author, now audiobook narrator, Luke shares his process and tells us about his...
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Rupert Degas
Meet Rupert Degas. Streaming our interview via SourceConnect to Ruperts home studio in Sydney, we get a sense of what it's like for Rupert's clients when they connect with him from around the globe. After decades of recording audiobooks we ask Rupert how he works now, what gear he uses and what...
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Voice Coaching
Have you ever thought about being a voice over artist? What is involved? What makes audiobook voice coaching different to other voice coaching styles? In this episode we look at voice coaching from Abbe's lens as a voice coach and from Justine's work with 3rd year acting students. How do you know...
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Stig Wemyss
Stig's passion for audiobooks is infectious. He has captivated millions of listeners globally and has been around longer than most doing this work. Long time friends with Abbe, Stig talks about the ABIA award winning audiobook "Boy Swallows Universe" by Trent Dalton, and how building solid...
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In the Studio
In the studio, Abbe and Justine discuss what to expect, what to do and what to avoid doing based on how we work at SquareSound Melbourne, Australia. In addition, Abbe shares her breathing techniques, how to use the breath in a deliberate and controlled way to minimise loud unwanted breaths,...
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Preparation
You've been selected to narrate a book. Now what? In this episode Abbe and Justine discuss how to prepare for an audiobook narration before heading into the studio.
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Finding Voices
In this episode we are joined by one of Australia's best and awarded audiobook narrators, Jennifer Vuletic. Abbe and Jennifer dive into a discussion on how to approach narration in different persons, 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Also, checking in on some of Jennifer's favourite titles and narration hacks....
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Accents
Accents with Leith McPherson Get ready to dive into a world of accents with Leith McPherson. This lady is one of the industry's best and looks after all the A-star actors before they step onto stage, screen and into the booth. LINKS Dialect Archive: www.dialectsarchive.com
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Losing the plot
In conversation with Elizabeth Coleman & Caroline Lee after the recording of Elizabeth's debut novel "Losing the plot". Caroline has recorded hundreds of audiobooks and it was a pleasure having her in studio, post record, to talk with us about the book and how she prepares for audiobook narration...
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Vocal Hygiene
In conversation with Rachael Tidd on Vocal Hygiene. How do narrators care for their voice? What are some things to consider as a voice actor when recording audiobooks? In the episode we check in with a professional narrator, actor and speech pathologist on what she does to prepare her voice…
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The Rosie Series
In conversation with author Graeme Simsion and narrator Dan O’Grady. These two creatives finally meet in the SquareSound Studios, after recording the third and final novel, The Rosie Result, following from The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect. Talking about Don, autism, audiobooks and the…
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Casting
Voice Casting for audiobooks. This episode explores the process of how SquareSound cast for their audiobooks. How does one get selected? What are the casting agents looking for and how to submit your voice to a voice bank to be considered in the first place. LINKS www.dialectsarchive.com
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Narrators
I've got a great voice, should I be an audiobook narrator? Do you have a voice for audiobooks? This podcast explores the skills of audiobook narrators and why great vocal tones don't necessarily equate to great audiobook narrators. LINKS SquareSound.com.au instagram.com/squaresoundstudio...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Audiobook Podcast is a program for the makers and listeners of audiobooks. What goes on behind the making of a professional audiobook? We will break all that down for you. Each episode Justine Sloane-Lees and Abbe Holmes (leading professionals in voice acting and audiobooks) talk on a different topic. So whether you are a novelist, or have a professional studio or publishing house, if you are an author, director, engineer, narrator or audiobook lover, this program is for you. The Audiobook Podcast is recorded in the booth at SquareSound Studios, one of Australia's leading audiobook production houses. SquareSound was founded in 2015 and is lead by some of the best in the Industry.
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The Audiobook Podcast is a program for the makers and listeners of audiobooks. What goes on behind the making of a professional audiobook? We will break all that down for you. Each episode Justine Sloane-Lees and Abbe Holmes (leading professionals in voice acting and audiobooks) talk on a different...
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