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Saturday Mar 28, 2015
Saturday Mar 28, 2015
“Actors, it’s your job to react…” VOICEOVER DOCTOR Bill Holmes
show 1 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover
Bill Holmes aka the Voiceover Doctor is an actor, director, producer, teacher and demo producer. And he is proud of the incredible percentage of his clients and students that have gone on to have successful careers in the voiceover community. He’s a working voice actor, one of the top demo producers in the voiceover world, and an acting coach of very high regard. And Bill is also in the feature film business. In this episode, Bill tells us how he got started as a DOC, how improvisation is critical as a VO actor, and poignantly how we have to evolve when our age range changes as a performer. www.voiceoverdoctor.com @voiceoverdoc
Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly help in audio editing of today's interview!
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Monday Dec 29, 2014
Monday Dec 29, 2014
Staying supple -Epiphanies about failure - Gaming IS Shakespeare!
Kay Bess on LovethatVoiceover, part 4 of 4
All about staying supple with her skills, Kay gives us the inside perspective of her experience with VO training - when she does it and whom she's done it with. Names you've probably heard about, but her perspective on working with folks like Nancy Wolfson, Pat Fraley, Rob Paulson and Ceila Seigel.
Then Kay tells us a VERY personal story about a specific pivotal and dramatic moment in her career - which led her to summarize on epiphanies about failures. Kay explains how some of our best understanding comes from our worst emotional moments. In this case - losing a gig to a good friend and figuring out how to pick herself up from it.
What are Kay's future plans? Gaming for sure - chasing that Shakespearian drama! And wrapping up her first VO book - but it's not a 'how to get into VO' book, it's about having a VO career and keeping your human soul intact!!
Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience. Kay is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013. She's voiced hundreds of TV and radio commercials, done promos and narrated documentaries for major networks. Kay does private voice over coaching. KayBess.com, @KayBess and FB.
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Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of todays interview!
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Saturday Dec 27, 2014
Saturday Dec 27, 2014
Using Improv in Your VO Career? YES and… some surprises with Kay Bess
Part 3 of 4 on LovethatVoiceover
In this 3rd part of my interview with Kay Bess, we have a nice discussion about improvisation and what it means to each of us as it relates to a voiceover career. It’s a really cool conversation because we both have a small revelation about what we mean by the word ‘improvisation’.
So we discuss the concept of ‘acting improvisation’ versus pure improvisation. We also find hear her story of age 7 and being asked to be ‘funny’ on stage – poor thing! We also touch on that aspect of community in VO again - how we are all somewhat isolated and looking to connect… Some specific improv examples with a script and Kay’s quotable line, “It’s really about keeping your mind sharp, open and willing.” Kay also gives a shout out to Rob Paulson and his live podcast because … well listen to my show and hear about it!! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience and is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013. She's voiced hundreds of TV and radio commercials, promos and has narrated documentaries airing on HGTV, Discovery, WE, E! and Learning Channel. www.KayBess.com, @KayBess and on FB.
Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of today's interview!
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Monday Dec 22, 2014
Monday Dec 22, 2014
Agents get You Work? & other Paradigm Shifts: VO Artist Kay Bess
Episode 2 of 4 on LovethatVoiceover
In the first half of this episode Kay shares how she went through VO business changes since the beginning and her “Santa Barbara Moment”. At a certain point Kay reflected that she wasn’t the director in her life, she was just an actor. But by asking herself tough questions, she started making transitions and became the "captain of her own ship".
In the second half, “Big reflections over Agents”, Kay shares her talent agent pivotal moment – changing agencies – and revelations from which we can all learn on many levels.
Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of todays interview!
Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience. Kay is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013. She's voiced hundreds of TV and radio commercials including most recently McDonald's, Barilla Pasta, Hidden Valley Ranch, Intuit, Kaiser Permanente, Apple Computers, Jergen's, Toyota, Hyundai, Big O Tires, and more. She's done promos for CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Comedy Central, The Disney Channel, and CTV News Canada. She has narrated documentaries airing on HGTV, Discovery, WE, E! and Learning Channel. Kay does private voice over coaching, is also a published author, poet and mom. www.KayBess.com, @KayBess and on FB.
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Sunday Dec 14, 2014
Sunday Dec 14, 2014
20 years a VO pro & Still Evolving: VO Talent Kay Bess – Episode 1 of 4
An industry veteran of 20+ yrs, a pro, experienced, disciplined and wonderful working VO actress: Meet KAY BESS! Her tagline is “Exceptional Voice-Over” and being that she's sustained a career and has credits to match, that's true.
In this episode, we learn how Kay has been in the biz for 20 years, but still is evolving and expanding. Promo and commercial VO has been her staple, but how does it change with gaming VO? What about singing? We also talk about competition today, what she has seen change in her own business VO slice of pie, “survival” skill sets for VO, and how we VO actors are tribal people… We create community!! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience. Kay is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013. She's voiced hundreds of TV and radio commercials including most recently McDonald's, Barilla Pasta, Hidden Valley Ranch, Intuit, Kaiser Permanente, Apple Computers, Jergen's, Toyota, Hyundai, Big O Tires, and more. She's done promos for CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Comedy Central, The Disney Channel, and CTV News Canada. She has narrated documentaries airing on HGTV, Discovery, WE, E! and Learning Channel. Kay does private voice over coaching, is also a published author, poet and mom. www.KayBess.com, @KayBess and on FB.
Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of today's interview!
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Friday Jul 11, 2014
Friday Jul 11, 2014
AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: Improv is the Gold Standard! Part 3 of 3
Back to my mega Q&A session with VO Agent Jeffrey Umberger! Today’s show – part 3 – we cover a LOT of ground! Starting with ‘what are you really worth’ as a voiceover talent, discussing VO rates and negotiation. Also, a good discussion about agents, advertising agencies and production co’s seeking talent on p2p! After the break - Per Jeffrey, IMPROV IS A GOLD STANDARD and all VO actors should do it! IMPROV OPENS DOORS…
There’s more about having multiple agents, commissions and contracts… And all of it is a great conversation for you to hear! THANKS to these VO friends who submitted questions: Bob Souer, Eric Fox, Ed Victor, Laura Bednarski, Dan Wachs, Jon Bailey, Scott Reyns, Fran McClellan, Moe Rock, LarryHudson, Rick Riley, Mike McGonegal, Dave Courvoisier, Tazia Valenza, Tom Pinto, Elley Ray, Anthony Piselli. Jeffrey is owner of UMBERGER AGENCY, a premiere voiceover talent agency in the United States. His select VO talent roster includes the announcer for Queen Latifa’s VH1 series “Single Ladies”, Grammy winner and multi-platinum entertainer Lee Greenwood, Emmy-winning CNN Anchor Martin Savidge, and the actors known for the voices of “Crackle” for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, “Fast Eddie” of the Keebler Elves, and Pam on the FX series “Archer”, to name a few. www.umbergeragency.com
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Thursday Jun 05, 2014
Thursday Jun 05, 2014
AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: The Secrets Behind the Agency Curtain? Part 2 of 3
We continue a mega Q&A session with VO Agent Jeffrey Umberger. Today’s show – part 2 – we peek “behind the curtain” into the life of a VO Talent Agent. Jeffrey’s an actor’s advocate, previously being an actor and in casting himself, and knows that many actors are lacking information about an agent’s time & priorities. His approach is as an actor’s advocate, running the biz with a HEART toward the actor while keeping the clients needs also in mind. Get tips about keeping in touch with any agent. And hear how Jeffrey pitches talent to clients. After the break, the new digital age of casting and how it impacts him with both opportunity for national jobs & incredible competition. Plus, Jeffrey’s call to action to be responsible with voiceover rates.
THANKS VO friends who gave questions: Bob Souer, Eric Fox, Ed Victor, Laura Bednarski, Dan Wachs, Jon Bailey, Scott Reyns, Fran McClellan, Moe Rock, LarryHudson, Rick Riley, Mike McGonegal, Dave Courvoisier, Tazia Valenza, Tom Pinto, Elley Ray, Anthony Piselli.
Jeffrey is owner of UMBERGER AGENCY in Atlanta, Georgia USA. His select VO talent roster includes the announcer for Queen Latifa’s VH1 series “Single Ladies”, Grammy winner and multi-platinum entertainer Lee Greenwood, Emmy-winning CNN Anchor Martin Savidge, and the actors known for the voices of “Crackle” for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, “Fast Eddie” of the Keebler Elves, and Pam on the FX series “Archer”, to name a few. www.umbergeragency.com
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Thursday May 29, 2014
Thursday May 29, 2014
VO AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: Does your audition survive the CLICK point? Part 1 of 3
Get to know VO Talent Agent Jeffrey Umberger… In this multi-episode interview it’s a mega Q&A session.
From 80s piano bar actor to current talent advocate and agent, Jeffrey offers his experience and expertise as a former actor and current agent. Hear how he is doing his utmost to advocate for his clients, from auditions to rates to NOT slating to live past the ‘click point’. Clean and quick – get noticed in 5 seconds.
This is part 1 of the interview with Jeffrey. Jeffrey is owner of UMBERGER AGENCY, one of the premiere voiceover talent agencies in the United States. His select VO talent roster includes the announcer for Queen Latifa’s VH1 series “Single Ladies”, Grammy winner and multi-platinum entertainer Lee Greenwood, Emmy-winning CNN Anchor Martin Savidge, and the actors known for the voices of “Crackle” for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, “Fast Eddie” of the Keebler Elves, and Pam on the FX series “Archer”, to name a few. www.umbergeragency.com http://www.pinterest.com/jeffreyumberger/talent-agent/ @JeffreyUmberger
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Thursday Apr 17, 2014
Thursday Apr 17, 2014
Rick Riley, VO artist & storyteller on Love That Voiceover for part 2 of 2
Rick is a former radio personality with almost 30 yrs behind the mic and 16 yrs doing a drive time show in Miami. Swept out of Clear Channel, he searched for his roots and found VO. He is the VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings and a feature voice for NFL FILMS. And More... Today Rick shares the story of how he met and got representation from his agent Mike Shallbetter of DPN, and how it is working at the level he’s at…After some side steps, but persevering, Rick stepped successfully – with professional coaching - into voiceover but... With all that experience, we dig a little deeper into some of the experience so share his story about humility, self-evaluation, being an artist, persistence… and the sweet stuff! He’s a natural storyteller. Now with the Minnesota Vikings production company, they’ve won 3 Emmy’s and both he and the producers acknowledge what the other does. Help your clients feel like each of them is No. 1! Treat your clients so they provide you the foundation for success!
Learn more about Rick at his website www.RickRileyVoice.com See the video clips Rick mentions in the show: 'Unlikely Champions' https://vimeo.com/52129344, Ronald Reagan 100th https://vimeo.com/34667317.
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2014
Tuesday Apr 15, 2014
Rick Riley - The VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings - Joins Love That Voiceover!
part 1 of 2
Rick Riley, VO artist & storyteller, is a former radio personality with almost 30 yrs behind the mic, with 16 yrs doing a drive time show in Miami. Swept out of Clear Channel, he searched for his roots and found VO. He is the VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings and a feature voice for NFL films. And More... Audio was his LIFE, but Rick Riley didn’t want to do voiceover after a very successful Miami 30 yr drive-time radio show. However, Clear Channel shut that down, so he had to move on. Rick tried to do a syndicated show, but it didn’t take off as he wanted. He decided, with outside encouragement, to step into voiceover, trying “pay to play” as a first step. Guess what? He didn’t like how he sounded doing commercials! He felt really green compared to national talent, but didn’t know why. He got coaching from Nancy Wolfson, learned a TON about script interpretation… pretty soon he got an agent, started booking jobs… Once he was more confident of his own ability… the dominoes fell! He’s a natural storyteller.. And has learned how commercials have changed: Selling the product “ain’t” selling the product! Now with the Minnesota Vikings production company, they’ve won 3 Emmy’s and both he and the producers acknowledge what the other does. Help your clients feel like each of them is No. 1! Treat your clients so they provide you the foundation for success! Become an Epic Storyteller like Rick! Learn more about Rick at his website www.RickRileyVoice.com
Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic. Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....
VO artist LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh, is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also honors voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com
Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.