The Voiceover Gurus Podcast
by The Voiceover Gurus
Join Voiceover Pro Linda Bruno as she talks about ”Talking,” sometimes with various Industry VO friends in a completely laid-back environment. No interviews here! Just knowledgable Voice Industry friends speaking honestly about the Industry, including pitfalls, successes, and personal experiences. Learn from the talent that has made it work and continue to do so in this new VO era.
Episodes
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Ep 170: Risk, Grit & Improv: How Vaughndio Built a Voiceover Career
"Your uniqueness, everything about your quirks, that's a part of you. You are the package." - Vaughndio Forbes What happens when a kid from the Bahamas becomes fascinated with movie stunts, starts cold-emailing professionals for advice, and eventually builds a career that spans stunt work…
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Ep 169: How to Thrive in Voiceover Without Comparing Yourself to Others
🎙️ What actually keeps a voice actor working for decades? Spoiler alert: it’s probably not obsessing over everybody else’s demo reel. 😅 In this episode, Linda Bruno and Brian Lee dive into the real stuff behind long-term success in voiceover… learning to love your own sound, surviving industry...
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Ep 168: Bored in the Booth? Let’s Fix That:Ditch autopilot & bring life back to your reads
In this episode… What happens when voiceover starts to feel routine? Linda sits down with voice actor and improv performer Elena Hollander to talk about losing—and reigniting—that creative spark. From the monotony of constant auditions to the mental toll of dry spells, they get real about what it...
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Ep 167: The Secret to Longevity in Voiceover: Adapt, Embrace Change, or Get Left Behind
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda chats with Susan Berkley about her journey from radio and the Howard Stern show to becoming the voice of major brands like AT&T and Citibank, and building a production and coaching business. They explore how the industry changed from in-person...
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Ep 166: The Art of Balancing Voiceover and Full-Time Work
Have you ever wondered how to transition from a radio career into voiceover? Many professionals find themselves navigating that exact path, balancing their current job while pursuing a passion for voice acting. In this episode of the podcast, Kevin and I talk about our own journeys making that...
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Ep 165: Rediscovering My Voice: Loss and Identity in Voice Acting
In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda Bruno shares her personal journey of losing her voice after the death of her father. She reflects on how her voice was not just a tool for her profession but a core part of her identity. The conversation explores the emotional and physical...
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Ep 164 - Hooked by a Chuckle: Landing That First Big Gig
Most voice actors hit moments where a session goes sideways. Weird client notes, tech glitches, nerves, or just plain chaos. In this episode, Linda Bruno and Barb Lyon swap real stories from the VO trenches and talk about how they handled the mess, the pressure, and the unexpected lessons that…
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Ep 163 - The Heart Of Voiceover: Acting Fundamentals
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…
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Ep 162 - Reflection & A New Beginning
After a little reset and some deep thought about where this show really belongs, the VoiceOver Gurus Podcast is back — and it’s getting more personal than ever. We’re celebrating 10 years and more than 160 episodes, but instead of going bigger, we’re going deeper. The new format is simple: short,...
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Ep 161 - The Craft of Dialects: From Sound to Story with Steve Corona
On this episode: Actor and dialect coach Steve Corona joins Linda to pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of accents, performance, and character transformation. Steve explains how he studies and analyzes dialects—breaking them down into unique sounds, rhythms, and cadences—and how…
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Ep 160 - Voiceover Audition Secrets from The Simpsons’ Everett Oliver
Join Linda Bruno on the latest Voiceover Gurus podcast as she sits down with the incomparable Everett Oliver — renowned voiceover coach, booth director, and all-around industry powerhouse. With decades of experience in the animation world, Everett brings a treasure trove of wisdom from his time...
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Ep 159 - Email Marketing Insights for Voice Actors
Welcome to a business focused episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast with your host, Linda Bruno. This time, we're diving deep into the realm of email marketing tailored for voice actors. Joining us is Jonathon Grant, the founder of Legit Voices, who has created two groundbreaking platforms: VO...
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Ep 158 - From Recording Setups to Mastering: Essential Tips for Voice Talent
Join us for part two of our insightful discussion with George Whittam and Rob Reider on the VoiceoverGurus podcast. This episode delves into the nitty-gritty of audiobook production, covering essential topics such as handling hot peaks, normalizing audio files, and leveraging iZotope tools for...
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Ep 157 - Mastering Your Voiceover Space with George The Tech and Rob Reider
Ep 157 - Mastering Your Voiceover Space with George The Tech and Rob Reider Welcome to the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, hosted by Linda Bruno and featuring special guest George Whittam. In this episode, Linda, despite nursing a knee injury, dives into a fascinating conversation with George about his...
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Ep 156 - The Heart of VoiceOver: Community, Coaching, and Camaraderie
Podcast host Linda delves into the thriving Voiceover Gurus community, showcasing its supportive and enriching environment. Joining her are three of the community's most active members, Dave Johnston, Marco Rigazio, and Tony Jones, who share their personal experiences and the invaluable benefits…
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Ep 155 - Beyond the Mic: Stunts, Motion Capture, & Voice Acting
Join host Linda Bruno in this episode as she explores the multifaceted world of Spencer Greene, a talented actor, voice actor, and stuntman. Delve into Spencer's journey from his early fascination with voice acting to his adventurous career in stunts and motion capture. Discover the intricacies…
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Ep 154 - A Journey with TV Narrator Brooks Moore
Ep 154 - A Journey with TV Narrator Brooks Moore In this insightful episode of the Voice Over Gurus podcast, host Linda Bruno welcomes TV personality and renowned narrator Brooks Moore. Together, they delve into Brooks' fascinating journey from his early beginnings announcing equestrian events to...
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Ep 153 - Video Game Voice Acting with Akira Lee Watanabe
Ep 153 - Video Game Voice Acting with Akira Lee Watanabe The Voiceover Gurus, Linda Bruno welcomes the talented Akira Lee Watanabe to discuss her fascinating journey and experiences in the voice acting industry. Akira shares insights into her background, growing up in Yokohama, Japan, and her...
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Ep 151 - Building Doors: A New Path for Women in VO with Christy Harst
In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda welcomes Christy Harst, a seasoned voice talent passionate about sports promo. Christy shares her inspiring journey and sometimes struggle of breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of sports voiceover. Christy introduces us to her...
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Ep 150 - Voiceover Protection at V123 with Rolf Veldman
In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, host Linda Bruno gets down to business. She welcomes Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123, to discuss the evolving landscape of the voiceover industry and the role of AI technology. Rolf shares insights into Voice123's recent developments, including its...
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Ep 149 - A Conversation with “Speechless” Podcast Hosts, Kim and Natasha
In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno sits down with Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka, the dynamic hosts of the "Speechless" podcast, to explore their journeys into the world of voiceover and podcasting. The trio delves into the origins of their podcast, sharing how the idea came to life through…
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Ep 148 - Reflections on a Lifetime in Voice Acting
Welcome back to another episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast! Join Linda Bruno as she brings together two seasoned voiceover veterans, Rob Reider and Connor Quinn, to share their fascinating journeys in the industry. Discover how Sterling Holloway's friendship with Connor's grandfather paved…
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Ep 147 - The Global Market with Voice Talent Serge De Marre
Ep 147 – The Global Market with Voice Talent Serge De Marre Welcome back to the Voice Over Gurus podcast! In this episode, host Linda Bruno sits down with Serge De Marre, a seasoned voice actor originally from Belgium, to discuss the highs and lows of the voiceover industry. Serge shares his...
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Ep 146 - Navigating Voiceover From Three Working Perpectives
In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno shifts the spotlight to three talented women in voiceover. Our discussion features three remarkable voiceover artists: Carrie Farris from Austin, Texas, Barb Lyon from Batavia, Illinois, and Gwen Poynor from Salt Lake City. Each shares their unique journey,...
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Ep 145: From Flight Attendant to Voice Actor: Ally Murphy’s Journey
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Voice Over Gurus Podcast! Today, Linda Bruno sits down with Ally Murphy, a British ex-flight attendant who has successfully transitioned into a full-time voice actor. Discover Ali’s fascinating journey from the skies to the recording studio, and her...
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Ep 144 – My VO Journey – Simone Agee
On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, student Simone Agee shares her background and life story before exploring the world of VO. Located in South Florida, Simones’ career history helps influence her performances behind the microphone. Hear her story! About Simone: I thrive in the Arts !…
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Ep 143 – Lead Generation with VO Talent Nadia Marshall
Ever wondered about Lead Generation and why it's important for voice talents? Well, in this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, the talented Nadia Marshall shares some great tips on how to stay organized when finding new clients and talks about her course that's all about generating those...
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Ep 142 - Canadian Voice Actor Paul Milando
Ep 142 – Canadian Voice Actor Paul Milando Is the voiceover business different north of the US? Our guest this week is a Toronto-based talent who began performing on camera before transitioning solely to voiceover for the past seven years. Paul Milando shares his experiences so far with agents…
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Ep 141 - Guru Updates with Kevin and Linda
Ep 141 - Guru Updates with Kevin and Linda Guru coaches Kevin and Linda discuss the latest updates with the coaching team, highlighting the benefits of Masterclass Membership and 1-1 Mentoring for growing your voiceover business. FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching...
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Ep 140 - A Tale of Two Studios with Christi Bowen
Episode 140 – A Tale Of Two Studios with Christi Bowen Christi Bowen is the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios, which is a coaching studio and also a full-time voiceover company. In this episode, she has a conversation with Linda, who is also a full-time voiceover actor. They compare their...
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Ep 139 - My VO Journey with Dave Johnston
Episode 139 – My VO Journey with Dave Johnston On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, we speak with Dave Johnston, a newcomer to the VO Journey. Learn about how he got started and what made him fall in love with voiceover. About Dave Johnston: Coming from a background of vocal performance as…
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Ep 138 - In A World...More Trailer Talk with Brian Lee
Episode 138 – In A World…More Trailer Chat with Brian Lee Brian Lee talks all things trailer! And TV network bookings. The process and odds and ends that you may not have known about, direct from this top talent himself. It doesn’t get any more authentic than this! It’s the Voiceover Gurus…
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Ep 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee
Episode 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee Brian Lee is back for another two episodes of the podcast! We start this episode with a LIVE opening of the show and some fun variations, then work our way into a discussion about how studios have changed since the early 90s, aka “The Old…
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Ep 136 - From Trinidad to MIA With Vanessa James
Episode 136 – From Trinidad to MIA with Vanessa James Celebrating Black History Month featuring Vanessa James. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual...
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Ep 135 - Long Island Voice Talent Jon Ciano
Episode 135 – Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano joins Linda on this episode to discuss how LIVO, his local coaching company started and how it has blossomed into another option for students to get great coaching from Veteran talent on a specific topic, all...
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Ep 134 - Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches - Part 2
Episode 134 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 2 We are back again with four perspectives of the VO industry! This is part 2. About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several...
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Ep 133 - Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches Part 1
Episode 133 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 1 What’s better than learning the perspective of another talent in the Industry? How about FOUR talent’s perspectives on the Industry?! Yep, we did it. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by four amazing...
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Ep 132 - Talent Manager Emily Maguire
Episode 132 – Talent Manager Emily Maguire In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we gain insights from Talent Manager and Career Consultant, Emily Maguire, on the industry from a performer's perspective. Her expertise and experience make her an excellent resource for maintaining mental...
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Ep 131 - Performance Tips with Connor Quinn
Episode 131 – Performance Tips with Connor Quinn Voice actor Connor Quinn is back on another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast to discuss his performance tricks and tips for auditions and sessions. He shares valuable insights on how to handle illness and everyday challenges that come up…
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Ep 130 - The Latin Market with Issa Lopez
Episode 130 – The Latin Market with Issa Lopez The Latin Voiceover market is vast and on this episode, Issa Lopez chats with Linda about the varied Spanish styles requested and where she specializes as a voiceover actor. She also discusses her secrets to her long term success and her journey to…
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Ep 129 - Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt
Episode 129 – Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt Paul Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss his VO Pro community and the benefits it offers voice actors of all levels of expertise. As an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor, his unique perspective gives some...
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Ep 128 - My VO Journey with Erin Cox
Episode 128 – My VO Journey with Erin Cox In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, student Erin Cox shares her VO Journey and how she has started her career. Learn about her travels so far and what has worked for her. About Erin: Erin Cox lives in Northern Minnesota with her supportive...
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Ep 127 – Diverse Vocal Ranges with Australian Voice Actor Matt Cowlrick
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda invites Australian voice actor, Matt Cowlrick, to discuss the essential elements of a successful career in voiceover. Matt shares insights on how having a diverse range of accents and vocal ranges can help voice actors tap into a broader range...
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Ep 126 - New Gurus Coach Kevin Kilpatrick
Episode 126 – New Gurus Coach, Kevin Kilpatrick It’s time! We can officially announce our new Voiceover Gurus coach and on this episode, Kevin comes aboard the podcast to chat about his life, experiences and how he coaches. He is a welcome addition to the team! Join us for a workout or a private...
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Ep 125 - DeepDub.AI CRO - Oz Krakowski
Episode 125 – Deepdub CRO – Oz Krakowski In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Oz Krakowski, the esteemed Chief Revenue Officer of Deepdub, on the subject of how AI technology is gradually becoming a part of our daily lives. They also...
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Ep 124 - My VO Journey with Gary Lyons
Episode 124 – My VO Journey with Gary Lyons In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda chats with another up in coming voice talent to chat about his life and what brought him into this VO World. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gary Lyons has been close to a microphone almost…
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Ep 123 - From Child Actor to Voice Actor - Connor Quinn Part 2
Episode 123 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part two of this episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under his…
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Ep 122 - From Child Actor to Voice Actor - Connor Quinn Part 1
Episode 122 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part one of this two part episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under...
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Ep 121 - My VO Journey - Carrie Farris
Episode 121 – My VO Journey with Carrie Farris In our new series focused on up-and-coming voice actors, Linda chats with new talent to the industry about their challenges, path and dreams for the future. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Carrie Farris talks about her life and how she came…
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Ep 120 - Airshow Announcer Rob Reider Part Two
Welcome to Part Two! Have you ever been curious about the person behind the captivating live announcements at airshows featuring the Blue Angels? On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by Emmy Award-winning Air Show Announcer Rob Reider to discuss his career in Air Show...
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Join Voiceover Pro Linda Bruno as she talks about ”Talking,” sometimes with various Industry VO friends in a completely laid-back environment. No interviews here! Just knowledgable Voice Industry friends speaking honestly about the Industry, including pitfalls, successes, and personal experiences. Learn from the talent that has made it work and continue to do so in this new VO era.
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