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Can You Hear Me Podcast

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -

Two voice artists and their guests drink some bevvies and chat about their careers, life and the ins and outs of the voiceover industry. Hosted by Holly Robinson and Chloe Tobin.

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SOUND BITE | 'Ask Ritchie', some big work wins and...bodily moments...

August 01, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

A soundbite episode to round off a quick season!  The girls are taking a mini-break, tweaking the poddy and working out a better way to balance poddy life with family life. When they return, an exciting new segment 'Ask Ritchie' will be coming with them!  So while they are off, send in your tech questions and Ritchie from @s_t_u_d_i_o_u_s will answer!! What a legend! Enjoy hearing about Holly and Chloe's 'WWLWHM' (clearly still working on a catchy title) - Work Win, Life Win, Human Moment ...

RITCHIE JAY ALLUM from Studious chats home studio tips, tech, networking, Source Connect and connection of the human kind

July 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

This week, Chloe and Holly sit down for a techy chat with RITCHIE JAY ALLUM of Studious, and get their learn-y hats on. Ritchie's wealth of knowledge and down-to-earth nature makes this ep one to tune into if you're looking for trustworthy advice on all things technical when it comes to VO. First up, even though they said they wouldn't, the ladies get a little chatty about ChatGPT and it's uses in the kitchen (?!) before diving into the interview where they get a bit more of an insight into...

SOUND BITE | is social media worth it, webbed toes, mental health and checking in

June 27, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

It's sound bite time! (aka time for Holly and Chloe to have a chat).  Warning! Some explicit content, so put your ear pods in if little people are around! Much to Chloe's dismay the segment 'One work win, one life win and one moment that made me feel human' is now a WHOLE (reoccurring) episode. If you are scared of foot talk....don't listen BUT if you want to be part of the 'is a social media presence worth it' convo then....TUNE IN. When the ladies finally get on with the episode, they d...

DAN BRUMM chats voicing and sound designing for BLUEY, doco narration and the importance of keeping your mind and body healthy

June 13, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

It's our first interview for 2023 and we are so excited to talk to the one and only Dan Brumm! Dan Brumm is known worldwide as the voice of Uncle Stripe in Bluey..... but we find out in this interview that he is SO MUCH MORE. For over 15 years Dan has been voicing content for Australian and International markets......from TVC and Radio campaigns, to Corporate Narrations and Documentaries, Dan sure knows how to add warmth and a down-to-earth sincerity to any brand.  Brummy is based in Bris...

HOLLY HAD A BABY | The story of Charlotte's birth

May 30, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Have we got an extra special episode for you today? Absolutely! Especially if you're into birth stories, oversharing and lots of detail. Just kidding, it's not that bad. But in today's episode, Holly shares the story of how her beautiful (now 6 month-old) baby girl, Charlotte, came into this world - and how it changed her forever. Becoming a parent has to be one of the most transformational events one can go through. It can be gruelling and challenging and soul-wrenching and magical all at ...

PUB ATMOS | Advice of the Year from Industry Professionals

May 16, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

It's the episode that you didn't know you've been waiting for.  The episode that should have closed 2022 for CYHM..... but is coming to you in May 2023.  Buckle in for 30 mins of 'incredible' advice from an array of VO's, writers and agents, live at Pub Atmos! Have a giggle and enjoy the ride as we touch base with:  Michael Vincent @vineyscent Shelley Klum @klumitch Ben Wood @bennywood1 Andrew Johnston @ahj80 Zoe Trilsbach @ztrilsbach Kathryn Scott @agentonthemove Jodie Clarke @iamjod...

WE'RE BACK FOR 2023 | chatting perspective changes and big life events

May 02, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

What's that? It's been 5 months since our last episode? How da f**k did that happen?! Thank you for being patient with us whilst Holly was off having a beautiful baby and Chloe made a big move with her family. Life's been pretty hectic, so tune in for a big ol' catch up as the ladies chat about what's been happening in their lives and the perspective changes that come with events such as these. Chloe and Holly cover a lot of ground in this one, from  babies, love and marriage, to filling y...

JACKIE BOWKER chats what it means to be a proud freelancer, exactly what are pay-to-play platforms, and moulding Beautiful Minds

November 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

On the last interview episode for the season, the effervescent Jackie Bowker joins the ladies for an honest chat about what it's like to be a freelancer in the VO world.  They share an alcoholic ginger beer and get straight into the 'tough topics'!  Pay to play sites - What are they?  Why are they controversial? annnnnnnnd how you can make them work for you!  Chloe and Holly chat through Jackie's story - learning how the competitive dance industry, and an unplanned move to Brisbane actuall...

When To Do A Freebie | Knowing your worth and knowing how to communicate it

November 08, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

We have hit November, can you fucking believe it?! In this week's Sound Bite episode, Chloe and Holly sit down...without a beverage!...(Holly's pregnancy indigestion was REAL that day) and have a chat about when (if ever) to do a "freebie". i.e. A voiceover job free of charge. They chat about some of the mental inconsistencies in personally justifying an 'acting' freebie as being OK, compared to a 'voiceover' freebie. Where does the difference come from? Does everything come down to how you...

SALVATORE SORCE chats vocal coaching for all walks of life, connecting to your words, what makes a dodgy accent and making dyslexia & ADHD a super power

October 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Holly and Chloe sound like they have had a few too many chill pills today, as we hear them catch up over their - Work Win, Life Win and thing that made them feel Human - Chloe has a crack at a jingle....and she actually sounds alright! Today's episode delves deep into the world of Vocal Coaching with the incomparable Salvatore Sorce!  Salvatore is based in London, having previously trained and worked as an Actor.  He did a long stint in Australia as an Education Manger with L'oreal before ...

Networking & Personalities | Reading and adapting to the room, and working with different kinds of people

October 11, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

It's been a while since we released a soundbite episode, so here you go! You're welcome!!  Chloe is going rogue as per usual.... getting woke with sloppy drum rolls, and Holly....well, Holly is now VERY preggo! On today's episode, the girls discuss the different personalities you may come across when you are recording and how their differing energies are NOT necessarily a reflection on whether you are doing a good job or not.  Holly and Chloe reflect on their own personalities and the blun...

BEN 'WOODSIE' WOOD chats LIVE announcing, keeping your day job and the challenges of balancing family and creative work

September 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

What's this? We've pulled the old switcheroo and got another AMAZING interview episode for you this week. Today, we really put the "bevvies" into Bevvies in the Booth, when we interview the incomparable, funny, talented and down-to-earth, Ben Wood. Firstly though, it's catchup time with Chloe and Holly revealing their work wins, life wins and moments that made them feel human over the past couple of weeks. And there are some pretty exciting and interesting developments this week, if we do s...

DEANNA COONEY chats the tiers of VO, expectations vs. reality, plus a whole heap of gold coaching tips

September 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Oh hey there!!  Chloe and Holly are back to fill you in on their weeks that were.....have they been chilled, or drama filled?  You'll have to tune in to find out! On today's episode the girls share an interview they did with the brilliant Deanna Cooney. Deanna is a career creative whose many hats include actor, voice artist, photographer and coach. She talks openly about the tiers of VO and how you can get past that "meat market" level - hint hint.... you have to get out of your comfort zon...

Perfectly Imperfect | WE ARE BACK AND WE ARE 1 YR OLD!!!

August 30, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Oh hey, it's US!!!  We're back!! Are you ready for the big big energy!? The girls have been on a 'poddy break' but are here, in your ears, saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the podcast.... can you believe it?  We're ONE! (Huge thanks to Stephen Mahy @stephenmahy for singing us Happy Birthday with his famously delicious voice. We love you.) What can you expect from this season?  Well, you'll have to tune in, to find out..... but we can tell you that many 'taboo topics'  will be explored! Chloe fills...

Did You Hear Us So Far...? | VO 'Direction' & Mid Year Wrap Up for 2022

July 12, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

This week the girls say 'fare thee well' for a few weeks while they take a little mid-year break. But before they say their goodbyes, they have an episode FULL. OF. LOL'S. Literally. Almost too many lol's. Tune in for the laughing fit of the century as Chloe and Holly attempt to direct each other through a couple of commercial scripts...it's not to be missed. The girls also have a brief discussion on 'direction' and share a few examples of some of the direction they have received for voiceo...

THE HUSBANDS John & Jesse chat home life, relationships and being married to a couple of crazy creatives

July 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

In a CYHM first, the ladies welcome to the poddy, not one but TWO guests this episode! Although they've moved away from the usual style of interviewees...... Chloe and Holly are pretty sure you'll get a lot out of what their guests have to share. To start off the episode and to get 'The Husbands' comfortable in front of the mic they play a round of 2 truths and 1 lie.... we learn that Jesse (Holly's husband) is particularly injury prone and John (Chloe's husband) has had a lot of 'bucket li...

EOFY | Housekeeping & Updates

June 28, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB

The girls keep it short and sharp this week with a few updates and housekeeping notes as we round out the end of this financial year (can you effing believe that!?) PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH WHO AND WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR IN THE  BACK HALF OF THIS YEAR! Have you heard one voice in particular across many different platforms and you're like "who IS that?"; let us see if we can find out and get them on! Want us to chat about a specific topic for a sound bite? We won't know unless you tell us! So...

STEPHEN MAHY chats musical theatre, Wim Hof breath work and the importance of being a great human no matter your industry

June 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

In today's interview, the ladies are heading into the future..... two whole hours into the future.... in their interview with Musical Theatre SUPERSTAR,  Stephen Mahy!!!!!!!!! (he is in New Zealand ... thats why it's in the future). Holly starts the episode with a crazy adventure story and Chloe discusses the difference between a 'cancelled hold'  and a 'cancelled job' (resulting in a cancellation fee) - whilst she's on a caffeine and pseudoephedrine high, which makes for some interesting s...

Vulnerability | chatting feeling down when you haven't booked a job in a while

June 14, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Let's get vulnerable!  It's really hard when you haven't booked a job in a while..... and, although the girls are always spouting 'positive thinking' and 'downward dogs' to get the phone ringing..... sometimes they still get down hearted and blue. In this little chat Chloe gets very honest.....which leads to a great brainstorming conversation about some practical tips to get you through the quiet times.  Let the girls know if any of the tips have worked for you.......Reach out to us on the...

SARAH AUBREY chats long term gigs, playfulness in VO and the Power of the Whiteboard

June 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

This week, the girls chat to the wonderful Sarah Aubrey! Sarah is one of Australia’s top voice actors, whose incredibly diverse reads have been heard across many Australian and international campaigns.  Holly and Chloe get Sarah's tips on how best to tackle those emotional reads, how to feel comfortable asking for more time and the importance of maintaining playfulness in VO. First up, we hear about Chloe's and Holly's week in - "1 work win, 1 life win and 1 moment that reminded you you wer...

Announcements | it's time for some show and tell, but in podcast form - tell and tell?

May 31, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week, Chloe and Holly have some ANNOUNCEMENTS to make!!! First up, the girls get a little surprise visitor pop in to say hello. Then, Holly has TWO exciting things to share with you...then Holly and Chloe have something else to share...then Chloe shares another th- you know what? They announce some things - let's leave it at that. If we gave it all away in the show bones, there'd be no reason to listen! But to give you a little sneaky peek, we do give a huge shoutout to Steve Shanahan...

FELICITY JURD chats accents, accentuating the positive and the importance of finding the JOY in your work

May 24, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

It's WEDNESDAY....... which means, another exciting episode of CYHM is ready to jump into your earholes.  Chloe and Holly start this episode off with the new 'structure' (cue eye roll from Chloe).  Holly shares how she has ensured she is asking for her worth ..... and Chloe..... well, Chloe is a little delirious in today's intro ( fun fact.... about three hours after the intro chat was recorded she came down with the flu from hell, so her brain really isn't firing properly and boy can you he...

Tech Talk | chatting DAWs, home studio setup, software and other super sexy things

May 17, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week, the girls are chatting all things TECH. Slip into something sexy because who doesn't love a little chat about DAWS, sound treatment and recording equipment. Mmmm....ok, maybe not the sexiest of topics but it certainly is an important one! Chloe and Holly share the basics of what you need to get started with a home studio setup, including necessary software, gear, settings, transfer technology and Holly's Top 5 Tech Tips! Do keep in mind, this chat is simply based on two humble VO...

JESSICA COATES-JUDSON chats social media marketing and building your personal brand

May 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Well, HELLO there...... this week's episode is BIG! As in looooooong, and BIG as in full of so much self marketing gold,  the girls couldn't bring themselves to cut it in two! So, find some quiet time.... or  pop it on when you're going for a long drive and get ready for the gold! Holly and Chloe even start off the episode with a BIG catchup. Holly brings a little more structure to the pre-chat (much to Chloe's dismay). We get to hear about Holly's exciting video game demo and learn about C...

Is there anything you won't do? | chatting if and when to say 'no' when things don't align

May 03, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Do you have scruples? Would you turn down a job if it gave you the 'ick'? Or are you more than happy to give anything a whirl? This week the girls ask the question: 'is there anything you won't do'? And cue interesting and hilarious conversation... This was such a thought-provoking wee chat and we'd love to hear your thoughts. What would be your answer? Reach out to us on the socials to continue the conversation! Instagram - @canyouhearme_podcast Facebook Discussion Group - Can You Hear Me...

CHLOE TOBIN chats becoming a parent and being a voiceover artist, and her experience with PND

April 26, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Well, don't the ladies have an exciting episode for you today... if you didn't gather that from the intro!  Holly is interviewing the wonderful (giraffe) that is Chloe Tobin!  But first, the girls catchup on their last two weeks - involving swinging at Easter, apparently... we hear some exciting news about the (almost) end of Chloe's study life..... and a cheeky egg-stealing story from Easter! In the interview, Chloe discusses how she has juggled one, two and then three kiddos alongside he...

Dealing with Disappointment | chatting what to do when you don't get the job

April 19, 2022 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Happy Wednesday! We're back and sufficiently full of chocolate. In fact, I'm literally eating some while I write this...#sorrynotsorry Today we have a chat about how we deal with the big D - Disappointment (obviously! I don't know where your minds went). When you get soooo close to landing that big job and then ... no cigar. Chloe and Holly have a quick chat about a couple of their experiences and what they've done in the past to deal with these big emotions. A few noteworthy mentions: Sh...

BEN SORENSEN (PART 2) chats creating a brand that's authentically you and the good old Aussie accent

April 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

And they are BACK..... with the second part of the fabulous interview with Ben Sorensen! In this part of the interview we find out how Ben got into VO, presenting and radio, and how he defines what he does.  Ben shares his ideas around trying to create a brand that's authentically 'me', and also the importance of knowing your worth (and how important it is to factor into your quotes and budgeting - or even when you're deciding to do a job!). The girls throw a new game idea at him  gently '...

BEN SORENSEN (PART 1) chats acceptance and acknowledgement of 'different'

March 29, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

And BOOM! the girls are back from their little siesta..... were they sipping champers by the pool in Milan or were they desperately trying to navigate very full personal loads without having a mental breakdown? You'll have to tune in to find out! Because the last double episode was so well received, the girls have decided to throw another one at you.... this time chatting to the 'brain for hire' that is BEN SORENSEN! Ben is a multi-platform personality, voice-over artist, writer of columns,...

If we could just have 2 minutes of your time . . .

March 15, 2022 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MB

We know your time is valuable - I mean, we do get paid by the second, right? This is just a quick note to say we won't be putting out an episode this week due to a number of reasons. Such is life, y'know? We know you'll forgive us for it. And we love you for that. Have a fantastic week, everyone! We love hearing from you. Please reach out here: Instagram - @canyouhearme_podcast Facebook Discussion Group - Can You Hear Me Discussion Group As always, remember to stay up to date with all th...

JACQUI DUNCAN (PART 2) chats the sacrifices we make for our careers and the importance of networking

March 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

This week the girls bring you the second part of their wonderful chat with Jacqui Duncan.  They talk a bit more about the USA, the green card lottery and how Jacqui actually did her initial audition for Hootabelle from the US of A. The girls talk about how you never know what is around the corner in this industry and that you may land a huge job straight away..... or it may take you ten years (and lots of brownies aka networking assistants).  Jacqui generously gives an insight into the inne...

JACQUI DUNCAN (PART 1) chats brownies, animation VO, camaraderie between colleagues and the mental pressures of this industry

March 01, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Wow, wow WOW!  What an episode the girls have for you this week!  In fact, it's so good.... they had to split it in two! Holly and Chloe are chatting with the incredible Jacqui Duncan this week .... and next week, delving into the intricacies of the perfect brownie and an oaked Chardonnay.  Chloe gets blindfolded, Holly is in tears and Jacqui's little friend hides under her security blanket when it all gets too much!  What on earth are we talking about??? Well, you'll just have to tune in t...

"I'm P*ssed Off" | chatting not getting paid what you're owed, rates, unions and undercutting

February 22, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Uh oh - Holly's pissed. And not in the fun way... But never fear because you can still be pissed off AND have a laff AND discuss some important topics! Hence; our podcast. Firstly, the girls have a brief chat about ASMR (get it right Holly - it stands for "autonomous sensory meridian response"). If it tickled your pickle and you want to learn more, well apparently ASMR signifies the subjective experience of "low-grade euphoria" characterised by "a combination of positive feelings and a dist...

DAVID TOBACK shares how almost losing his leg prompted a shift in perspective that made him go after a career in voiceover

February 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In this weeks episode Holly and Chloe 'fly' back to the States to interview the exceptional wealth of knowledge that is 'David Toback'! As usual, Holly and Chloe have a quick catch up on the week that was - we hear how FriendZSpace is going and how Chloe's life as a Teacher is unfolding in 'Chloe's Cooked Classroom Conundrums'. Then, they throw to their interview with the wonderful David Toback who is a Voice Actor, Coach and the COO of the GVAA all the way over the seas in LA.  David sha...

Keeping Up Appearances | Should I avoid changing what I look like in the hopes I'll book a job?

February 08, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Holly and Chloe are having a quick chat about appearances today! Why on earth do appearances matter when you're in the booth?  They don't.  They actually don't matter at all.... just as long as you are comfortable. - So, if you want to get that butt tatt.... GO FOR IT! Enjoy a few LOLs with the girls as they share their thoughts on cutting hair, valium and letting go of our preconceived ideas around what casting directors want. What they didn't actually get around to saying, but probably s...

ANNA FRANKL-DUVAL chats being a British VO in New York, home studios in a noisy city and how wine can be a great singing aid

February 01, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

The first Bevvies in the Booth episode for 2022 sees Holly and Chloe crossing the Atlantic (well, not literally), to chat with the quick witted, amazingly talented Anna Frankl-Duval.  Anna is an accomplished actor, writer, singer AND Voice Over Artist living in NYC. The girls chat pandemic booth set-ups, parties, the ins and outs of the Union, musical theatre auditions and even have a go at creating a virtual Maries Crisis -  by belting out an Adele tune (with a sound delay), wine in hand. ...

Welcome to 2022!

January 25, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

We are back! We are late.... we are all over the shop... and we are basically planning our season right in your earholes! What? you might be asking? Why?.....Well, we had a PROPER break. Holly was loved up on her honeymoon in Europe, and Chloe was wrangling children and writing essays through her Christmas Trimester (idiot). Which means neither of them sat down with a pen and paper to map out this season....... but it sounds like this new look planning style is working for them (so far!). ...

Did You Hear Us, World? | That's a Wrap for 2021!

November 30, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

It’s a SPESH-I-SODE!!  Yep, you heard it….. now you trying saying that three time fast.  GO! Holly and Chloe are about to take a little summer break from their poddy!  This episode they do a Christmas countdown of sorts – and go through their TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS from this season. As usual, things get a bit mixed up.  Chloe keeps counting up and Holly keeps counting down.  Holly gets deep quickly and Chloe bangs on about her drinking and hay-fever……… so exciting! There is also singing….of cours...

SOUND BITE | Taking Time Off

November 23, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Holly really has to carry this episode because Chloe is back on the Gin and is getting hot in the face.  It can be stressful booking in a holiday, and in this episode the girls talk through the apprehension that goes with taking a break in VO . . .  or, actually, many different careers. Holly is about to embark on her honeymoon, and Chloe is half-way through her Uni prac with a small window of availability for VO work each week. And, regardless of the excitement that comes with these things...

SAMMY GUNNER chats going from never wanting to talk again, to making her voice her superpower

November 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

On this week's episode we are chatting to the DELIGHTFUL Sammy Gunner, who only three years ago, decided to turn her unique voice from her insecurity into her SUPERPOWER! First up, Chloe and Holly share their busy week with the listeners.  Let's just say, they are both both feeling quite 'under the pump' right now; Chloe has started her Secondary Teaching Practicum and Holly is busy organising her honeymoon!!  Exciting things are ahead ...... but right now their brains are feeling like mush...

SOUND BITE | When We Grew Up

November 09, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

What did you want to be when you grew up? Looking for a lighthearted listen this week? Then you've hit the jackpot with this ep! How did we get here?? No, really, how did we travel down this line of conversation? But also, how did Chloe and Holly get to where they are today? What did they want to be when they grew up? What did they study? What forks in the road did they encounter that were life-defining in hindsight? Did anyone *cough* *exotic love interests* *cough* influence those decisi...

SINEAD CURRY chats personal growth, working through your "stuff" and how important this is for your career

November 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

HAPPY DAY, it's Bevvies in the Booth Day!! And today, we're having a good old chin wag with actor, voiceover artist and loveable human, Sinead Curry. She's like the human version of fairy floss ... and a really really good glass of lady petrol. But first, it's catchup time and today, Chloe and Holly are catching up in the boot of Holly's car. Why, you ask? BECAUSE! (Lol, we literally had to sneak out of Chloe's house as her youngest woke up so she wouldn't have the opportunity to cling on t...

SOUND BITE | Mental Health: Holly's Story

October 26, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

We're doing things a little differently on today's episode. Let's chat mental health. It's something that we all have and yet the stigma surrounding mental health issues is contributing to Australia's alarming statistics around help-seeking and suicide. Today, Chloe interviews Holly about her experiences with mental ill-health and anxiety, and about her work alongside two mental health organisations providing preventative mental health education and stigma reduction programs. So, we do pref...

TERESA LIM chats diversity, the importance of community and marketing yourself with authenticity

October 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

We are so excited to share with you our chat with our incredible friend, Teresa Lim! Teresa is the promo voice of Cartoon Network/Boomerang TV and will be joining the panel of international judges for the 2021 Promax VO awards.  Her generous spirit has earned her the nickname of ‘Angel’ amongst her colleagues as she connects a global network of voice-over actors through Instagram and script reading workshops.   But first up, we get to hear from an excited Holly and Chloe who are FINALLY rec...

SOUND BITE | Warm Ups and Cold Reads

October 12, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

On this week's sound bite Chloe is still whinging about her hay-fever and Holly gets our mouths salivating by talking us through her anniversary degustation meal from  The Deck Cafe Lovedale and Gartelmann Wines. Holly and Chloe have fun talking us through their vocal warm up routine and playing around with some warm up tips and tricks they've learnt along the way. Whether this prepares them well for a couple of cold-read scripts is up to you!?  The girls demonstrate how a 'cold-read' sess...

STEVE SHANAHAN chats approaching life/career with the right attitude, feeling comfortable in your own voice and producing your own audio

October 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

We dive deep in this week's episode, discussing sobriety, the importance of being comfortable in your own skin (and voice) and remembering not to take this work, and yourself,  too seriously!  Chloe and Holly catch up on how well their sun salutes have been delivering on the work front, we get an update on Chloe's hay-fever (so exciting!) We also hear what plans the ladies have for their big pay cheques and Holly tells us about an exciting anniversary that she has reached with a client. Thi...

SOUND BITE | Passion vs Pay

September 28, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

SOUND BITE Week! 'sound bite; a short extract from a recorded interview or speech, chosen for its succinctness or concision.'  Well, that's the idea anyway. But when Chloe and Holly get talking, it's hard to stop them a lot of the time... Yes, you heard it, Holly finds the saxophone sexy...... thus our intro music haha. This week, whilst sharing a Margi (or two) Holly and Chloe are chatting about all those weird 'day jobs' you have when you are an ARTIST (said in a sexy French accent). W...

MIKE GOLDMAN chats agent representation, the value of experience, weird gigs and putting in the work

September 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

What fun we had, chatting to the HILARIOUS Mike Goldman! We start this weeks episode with a quick re-cap of what has been happening for each of us career-wise.  Chloe has started her birthday celebrations early, so is in fine form and Holly has some exciting news to share with all of you. Then we cross to our interview with Mike - one of 'the greats' of the Voice Over Industry.  We discuss tea, instagram followers, what makes a great agent/talent relationship and how important it is to co...

SOUND BITE | Comparison Culture

September 14, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

HELLO! Welcome to our first SOUND BITE episode! Chloe and Holly settle down with a glass or two of vino and chat all things 'comparison culture' within their beloved VO industry: Does it exist? Have they experienced it? Is it necessarily a bad thing? As usual, we get off track (thanks Chloe), start talking about accents, demos, never saying no to a job (even when in labour) and what fuels us to push ourselves a little bit harder! That amazing resource for accents we talk about is the Int...

CATHI OGDEN chats adaptation, pushing your comfort zone, podcasting and the process of branching into something new

September 07, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

WELCOME BACK! We are honoured that our very first guest on Can You Hear Me is Cathi Ogden. We delve into an insightful, hilarious and fascinating interview with the illustrious 'Caff', but first, Chloe and Holly catch up on what was a very eventful couple of months between recordings. It's car trouble, lockdowns and work updates with a dash of banter, as always. Then we meet Cathi. Cathi is a singer, voice artist, songwriter, actor and podcast host for the brilliant 'VoiceOver Voices'. She...