Atlanta Voiceover Studio
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe Atlanta Voiceover Studio's mission is to EQUIP, INSPIRE and ELEVATE by giving YOU the resources YOU need to create the voiceover career you want. This podcast features interviews with industry professionals (agents, producers, successful VO talent, etc) to give you more insight into the world of VO.
Hosts, as well as owners of The Atlanta Voiceover Studio, Mike Stoudt and Heidi Rew are full-time VO talent, actors and a real-life married couple. Join them as they uncover some of the keys to navigating a career in voiceover with some of the top VO professionals.
BONUS: If you'd like a FREE VO tip every Monday morning to jump start your week, sign up here: https://bit.ly/2VUshuc
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Episode 22: AUDIOBOOKS with Studio Owner & Narrator Erin Spencer
September 01, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBErin Spencer is an LA based producer and Audie winning narrator and director. She's performed on over 150 audiobooks and directed just as many. She started her own audiobook production company called One Night Stand Studios after working with Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, MacMillan and others. *Learn more about Erin on her website: *https://onenightstandstudios.com And sign up for her audiobook workshop here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-audiobook-demo-w...
Episode 21: Real Life VO Journey with Steve Henderson
August 02, 2021 14:15 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBSteve Henderson (aka Good Pipes VO) is an accomplished voice actor who you will know from a Lays ad, Nascar, Cartoon Network, Georgia-Pacific, Chick-fil-A and more. Steve also teaches The Character of You class at Atlanta Voiceover Studio. He has an amazing, announcer-type voice but struggled to find his natural, authentic voice...which led him to create a curriculum helping others find theirs. In this episode, hear - * how he got started in voiceover * some of the challenges he's faced alon...
Episode 20: VIDEO GAMES with Andrea Chang of Hi-Rez Studios
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBAndrea Chang is a video game/audio director at Hi-Rez Studios. Hi-Rez is a Georgia-based industry leading video game developer who has worked on SMITE, Paladins, ROGUE and Realm Royale. *In this episode, we talk about: * * Andrea's journey into video games * How COVID impacted video games * Is there a certain type of voice that's best for video games? * Are credits important in video games * Is improv okay in video game auditions? * Can talent self pitch for video games? *PLUS check out o...
Episode 19: Real Voiceover Journey with Aaron Goodson
June 01, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBAaron is one of our Beginner Intensive instructors at Atlanta Voiceover Studio. His voiceover journey went from an accidental acting class to being accepted into NYU's Tisch School of the Arts to 12+ years of teaching teenagers. He's been crushing VO with commercial campaigns with GoPuff, Taco Bell, the NBA and more! Sign up for Aaron's Beginner Intensive Class here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/classes/ *PLUS...check out the BONUS interview where we discuss: * * Biggest VO Failure * W...
Episode 18: DEMOS with ERIC ROMANOWSKI
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWith a background in radio production, Eric Romanowski shifted to focus on producing radio imaging demos. In this podcast, we talk to Eric about what makes a great demo, ways talent can get in the way of an excellent demo, why demos are so important and what are the current demo trends. *PLUS...check out the BONUS interview where we discuss: * * Demo No-Nos * Things that set VO Talent Apart * VO Branding *Find the BONUS interview on our YOUTUBE page (or social): * YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.co...
Episode 17: Voiceover ACTING with Actress Angela Davis
April 03, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MBActress Angela Davis is known for her roles on-screen in The Accountant, The Resident, Cloak & Dagger, P-Valley, along with many others. In addition to acting on screen, Angela teaches acting and is also a voice actress. On the podcast, you'll hear: * Angela's journey to acting * How she ended up adding voiceover to her on screen acting * What's different between on screen acting and voiceover Join Angela for her ACTING for VOICEOVER WORKSHOP Saturday MAY 8th Find out more details here: htt...
Episode 16: Voiceover Websites with Web Designer Brian Roberts
March 01, 2021 11:45 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBHave you heard that you need a website for your voiceover business but no idea where to start or what needs to be on it? Brian Roberts is a voiceover talent and a website designer. He and his partner Monika Aerodoll create websites for voice actors specifically with their business called Voices on Display. In this episode, we talk about: What basic things do you need to get a website up and running. Why is a website important for voice actors. What is SEO and why do we need it? Example of...
Episode 15: Real Voiceover Journey with MARIA PENDOLINO
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBEveryone's voiceover journey is different and this episode features the talented Maria Pendolino and her VO journey. Maria is an award winning professional voice talent with a background in musical theatre and film. In 2019, she launched MillennialVoiceover.com, aiming to help companies "speak millennial." And she came in second in the "Fastest Talking New Yorker" contest at Madison Square Garden. Hear how Maria got where she is and the lessons she learned along the way. *FOLLOW MARIA: * h...
Episode 14: Organization Tips for Voiceover Actors with Laura Ray
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBLaura Ray has been a professional organizer for over 14 years helping individuals and businesses. She sat down with Heidi Rew to share tips specifically for voiceover actors. In this episode, Laura covers - Email organization Desktop organization Financial organization Home Studio/Office Organization Time Organization *Schedule a consultation with Laura and find more resources here: * https://organizeatlanta.com Contact Laura: [email protected] *FOR VO TRAINING, CLASSES (in-pers...
Episode 13: E-Learning Expert and VO Talent Christi Bowen
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBChristi Bowen lives in Nashville, TN and began her full-time voiceover career in 2011. Since then, she's created a VO group in Nashville with over 85 members, become a producer for Virtual VO Atlanta and is director of corporate and e-learning for ACM Talent Management. *Christi shares: * * Her journey from radio and media to full-time voiceover - how one door closed and another opened. * How to figure out which voiceover genres to pursue * Why E-Learning is different than other genres and ...
Episode 12: From Beginner to Pro
November 01, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBHearing other people's voiceover journeys can be so inspiring! We asked 7 talent that have come through Atlanta Voiceover Studio to share their story of going from Beginner to Pro, their fears along the way and what they wished they had known. *FOR TRAINING, CLASSES (in-person and virtual) and other RESOURCES, check out * www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com HOME STUDIO SET-UP RESOURCES https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/home-studio-help/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN UP h...
Episode 11: How to Transition from RADIO to VO
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBMike and Heidi both were on-air radio talent that then transitioned to full-time voice actors. Learn from our mistakes, what we WISH we had known, how much money we made at the beginning and our tips to go from a radio career to voiceover career successfully! *Info on classes, workshops & demos: * https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com *For on-demand training: * https://www.provoiceovertraining.com Would love to connect with you! FB and IG: @atlantavoiceoverstudio Twitter: @atlvostudio @HeidiRew...
Episode 10: Q&A with Mike and Heidi
September 03, 2020 22:45 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBDo you ever wonder, "Do OTHER voiceover actors feel the same way I do?" or "I have so many questions about voiceover!" Mike Stoudt and Heidi Rew, owners of Atlanta Voiceover Studio, ProVoiceoverTraining.com, and long-time voiceover actors share their experiences, struggles and how you can navigate this world of voiceover. *THINGS WE COVER: * - First VO job...what to expect - Most fearful aspect of voiceover - Biggest hurdles faced - What they wish they'd known in the beginning *PLUS they a...
Episode 9: VO BUSINESS with Dani States of Voiceoverview
July 31, 2020 21:30 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBHear how Dani went from being laid off several times to becoming a successful voiceover talent PLUS she shares what VO business issues led her to start Voiceoverview, a Voice Over CRM and Business Management Tool and how it can help you! Get a VO Tip EVER Monday! Sign up for our email newsletter HERE (https://mailchi.mp/83379552bb7b/10voiceovertips) Learn about Voiceoverview HERE (https://voiceoverview.com) Follow Dani States HERE (https://www.danistates.com) Join us on social - FB https:/...
Episode 8: LINKEDIN: How to Use it to Build Your VO Career with Tracy Lindley
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBDo you feel overwhelmed with LinkedIn? Not sure how it can be used to build your VO clients and further your career? Tracy Lindley, VO talent and creator of the LinkedIn Edge and VO Edge, will share how it helped her and tips that you can implement right now. *Learn more about Tracy's courses here: * https://www.thelinkedinedge.com/edge https://www.thevoedge.com/home *Find out more about the classes, workshops and resources Atlanta Voiceover Studio offers here: * www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.c...
Episode 7: E-LEARNING with Carrie Olsen
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBDo you think E-Learning is a Voiceover genre you'd like to pursue? E-Learning expert (VO talent & Designer), Carrie Olsen, joins me to talk about what attracted her to e-learning, who makes an ideal e-learning talent, the challenges and benefits of an e-learning career and where the future of e-learning is headed. If you want to learn more about how to create an E-Learning career, join us MAY 23rd for a VIRTUAL E-LEARNING WORKSHOP with Carrie Olsen. Sign up here: https://atlantavoiceoverstu...
Episode 6: How to Survive COVID19: Lessons from Pro VO Talent
April 01, 2020 11:45 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBWe asked our instructors to share the practical things they're doing during COVID19 to keep their voiceover careers moving forward! Awesome tips! Sign up for any of our classes/workshops here: www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com (click BOOK NOW) For our HOME STUDIO SET-UP TUTORIAL - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/vo-training-resources/ Example of the Animatic Thessaly created: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Kuh1RATX-/
Episode 5: BRANDING with Jonathan Tilley
March 01, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 29.3 MBBranding & marketing - does it REALLY matter for a voiceover career? Our guest this week is personal brand strategist Jonathan Tilley. As a voiceover talent, Jonathan knows and understands how creating branding and marketing strategy can impact a career. He also knows how to make that happen. Hear Jonathan's great tips how to figure out your brand, social media do's and don't's and what to do if you feel overwhelmed. Atlanta Voiceover Studio is excited to host Jonathan SATURDAY APRIL 18th 20...
Episode 4: VOCAL HEALTH with Nathaniel Sundholm from Emory
May 30, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBNathaniel Sundholm is from Emory Voice Center. With a masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Voice Specialization from Vanderbilt Medical School, *Nathaniel shares * * the DOS the DONTS of vocal health * how to endure long voiceover sessions * what to do when screaming is required * how to protect your voice from allergies * and how to remedy mouth noise, sibilance and impediments. To find out more about Emory Voice Center - https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/voice-center/in...
Episode 3: DEMOS - When do you need one, why and an agent's perspective with Jeffrey Umberger
April 02, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MBIf you've wondered, "When do I need to get a demo?" "Why should I get a demo?" "How often should I update my demo?" All the answers are in this podcast, along with our demo process. We also chat with Atlanta VO agent Jeffrey Umberger, of the Umberger Agency, to find out what an agent is looking for in a demo. Get our 10 tips to making money in voiceover HERE - https://bit.ly/2Um6XQh Join us on social @AtlantaVoiceoverStudio (IG & FB) @AtlVOStudio (Twitter).
Episode 2: COMMERCIALS: AD AGENCY perspective w/ STEPHEN MITCHELL of CHEMISTRY
March 04, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBStephen Mitchell, Director of Production at Chemistry Ad Agency, shares how VO talent can set themselves a part, what they look for in a voiceover actor and wisdom he's gleaned along the way. Subscribe to our MONDAY morning Free VO TIP here: http://eepurl.com/chj7kT Join Atlanta Voiceover Studio - https://www.instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio/ https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaVoiceoverStudio/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlantavoiceoverstudio/
Episode 1: What is ATLANTA VOICEOVER STUDIO and How this Podcast Can Help YOU!
March 04, 2019 22:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBMike Stoudt and Heidi Rew share how Atlanta Voiceover Studio and this podcast can help you in your voice over career. Hear what the heck Atlanta Voiceover Studio even is and why we're doing what we do.