Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsJoin professional voice actor, audiobook narrator, and author Mike Lenz as he shares stories from some of the most amazing and inspiring people from all areas of the voice-over industry to help you achieve your dream of becoming a professional voice actor.
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090 - Sophia Cruz Interview
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBOn this episode, Mike talks with Sophia Cruz. Sophia is a LA bilingual voice over actor specializing in flawless and seamless English to Spanish voice overs! Whether you need Mexican Spanish, Latin American Spanish (LATAM) or neutral Spanish, she is your perfect choice! Perhaps your project requires her AmeriLatina™ style which is a fusion of both, either way she is happy to help you with the right sound for your project. Sophia shares her journey, the obstacle of overcoming a non-supportive...
089 - Jason Romano Interview
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBJason Romano is a speaker, author, media consultant and church leader with over 20 years of professional broadcasting experience on the regional and network level. For 17 years, Jason was an Emmy-Award winning Senior Manager and Producer at ESPN. He has created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, Monday Night Football, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College Gameday, MLB’s All Star Game and many more. During his time at ESPN, Jason helped lead and gro...
088 - Rhonda Phillips Interview
June 18, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBRhonda Phillips has had a long and successful career in both radio and voice-overs. She shares her journey into the world of VO and coaching (she loves coaching kids!), and discusses her Intro To Voice Over course. Great information and inspiration!
087 - Mike Lenz VO Update
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this episode Mike Lenz provides an update on his move into full-time VO and podcast production. Mike discusses the work he's been doing in the eLearning, corporate narration, and audiobook space. Mike also launched PodcastSnap, a concierge podcasting service that helps clients with all aspects of their podcasting neeeds. He spoke recently at the ATD 2018 International Conference about The Power of Podcasting. podcastsnap.com
086 - Tiffany Morgan Interview
May 21, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBOn this episode Mike Lenz interviews actor, voice actor, writer and producer Tiffany Morgan. Tiffany is a stage, film and television actress best known for her roles on Nashville, The Mist, and The Walking Dead. We discussed the life of a freelance entrepreneur, and the growing wave of podcasting that Tiffany is involved in, with several podcast productions in the works.
085 - Val Kelly Interview
May 07, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBVal Kelly is a bilingual, French/English Voice Actress. Val started her voiceover career in 1999 after being told her whole life how "cute" her voice is and that she should do something with it... and so she did....!! Val has been actively booking Voiceover work for years now and most recently finished working on her new commercial demo with Emmy award winning sound designer, recording engineer and producer "Uncle Roy" Yokelson. Val is currently working on her animation & singing demos. V...
084 - Claton Butcher Interview
April 23, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBClaton Butcher is an audiobook narrator, voice over artist, and music pastor, with over 80 audiobooks to his credit. He has studied under some of today’s best and most prolific narrators, including Scott Brick, Sean Pratt, and Johnny Heller. He is also the founder of Two Words Publishing. Claton and his biggest fans: his wife, and their daughter - born in 2016 - live in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Check out Claton’s Voice at twowordspublishing.com.
083 - Brandon Pollock Interview
April 09, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBSince Brandon Pollock began his voiceover career in 2011 he’s been trusted by companies all over the world to voice their projects. His experience includes: Commercials eLearning Industrial Narrations Audiobooks Animation And More… Brandon believes in getting it right and enjoys taking direction to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. Brandon prides himself on providing great customer service and understands that every project has a budget. Brandon currently lives in Moo...
082 - Tawny Platis Interview
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBTawny Platis is not only a fellow voice actor but also a fellow podcast creator who hosts her very own 'The Dirty Bits' podcast. Having started her own brick and mortar business right out of high school, Tawny gained a wealth of business knowledge that served her so well as she transitioned into voice-overs, coaching, and podast production. So much good stuff on this episode!
081 - Bob Merkel Interview
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBI had a great time talking with VoiceZam creator Bob Merkel about his amazing product. You'll find out that VoiceZam is so much more than a great demo player - it's a marketing resource to help propel your VO career, no matter where you are in your journey! And be sure to listen all the way through to get a discount code to try out VoiceZam for free! I love this product and Bob is truly committed to helping the voice-over industry. Enjoy!
080 - Julie Slack Interview
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBA collaborative artist like Julie Slack is driven to elevate your brand. Julie Slack instinctively and technically knows how to bring out the best in your words, your story, and your vision so that your message resonates with your core consumers. And those who have partnered with Julie will tell you that once you’ve worked with her, you'll always go back to her.
079 - Mark "Monk" Schane-Lydon Interview
February 12, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBWho is Monk? And why is he seen so often in a kilt? We'll get to that in a moment. First off, I am a voice actor and storyteller. From the stage to the screen to a quiet booth. Bringing a story to life is what I love to do. That script could be about a far-off land filled with mystical dragons, or a quick explanation of how your new online banking app functions. A voice over that conveys trust and honesty. My work has received Addy and Telly awards and I've received a couple of awards for my...
078 - Joan Franzino Interview
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAn established NYC producer at Pomann Sound once said Joan was his favorite "all-rounder." Joan Franzino has been a professional voice actor since the mid-90's and she's done it all (well, almost). Her home studio is top notch and upgraded regularly, her software and editing skills are the bomb, and you'll get your audio licketty split, swear. She's cast as the young mom, the smooth spokesperson, that sober sound in your head, the voice that makes your sales training sound easy, she ca...
077 - Cameron Gregg Interview
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBCameron has been pursuing the craft of acting since discovering its transformative effect at a young age. He comes from a family with a strong background in professional theatre. As a young adult he attended the Governor’s School of North Carolina as well as the University of North Carolina School of the Arts during his senior year of high school, both with acting concentrations. Up until this point Cameron had also been developing skills in voice over at two south eastern companies: Procomm...
076 - Natasha Marchewka Interview
January 01, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBYou know the voice that describes the benefits of owning an Electrolux washer? That’s Natasha. That voice who shares events overhead at that casino you visited in Upstate New York? That’s her, too. How about the voice that soothes you to calm while waiting on hold? There’s a good chance it’s Natasha’s voice. More than a decade in voiceovers, two decades in performance and three decades in customer service, Natasha adds professionalism and finesse to a video, a presentation, commercial copy...
075 - Mike Lenz 2017 Recap
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBMike Lenz recaps 2017 and offers some exciting discount codes for helpful voice-over courses!
074 - Rodney Saulsberry Interview
December 04, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBRodney Saulsberry is the voice of choice for behind-the scenes narration. This Detroit native and University of Michigan Graduate, is one of the premier voice-over talents in the country. He is also a published author with three bestselling books, You Can Bank on Your Voice, Step Up to the Mic and his latest release, Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-Ups. Saulsberry’s distinctive announcer voice is literally everywhere. He has announced promos for the ABC hit Dancing With...
073 - Jordan Reynolds Interview
November 20, 2017 08:00 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MBJordan Reynold's voice is based in Los Angeles, California but has been heard all over the world. Voicing internationally known companies such as AT&T, BMW, Sprite, and Cisco - to voice dubbing celebrities - to screaming as various video game characters - to guiding thousands of customers on hold - to explaining hundreds of new startup businesses products online. His voice encompasses a broad spectrum from cool and conversational to a diverse body of engaging characters. Jordan produces ...
072 - Nicole Britton Interview
November 06, 2017 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBNicole Britton - I'm a voice actor who manages to jam 23 years of acting experience into my tiny booth every day; my passion for performance filters into everything I do . I am skilled in voiceover for Narration, e Learning, Corporate Training, IVR and Commercials and have a bevy of Characters and Kid voices on the tip of my tongue. I am proud to be a chicken "clucking " aficionado ;) Represented by RSH Management and Voice Hunter, proud member of World-Voices.org and SAG-AFTRA. After ...
071 - David Goldberg Interview
October 23, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBMike Lenz interviews Edge Studio CEO, David Goldberg. Information about Edge Studio: We are VoiceSTA certified. We have 1000+ clients, 20+ years experience, and 0 complaints ever registered in the Better Business Bureau. Currently I oversee all areas of our business. I interact with everyone in the office daily to ensure that every customer is receiving the best possible experience. I am directly involved with marketing, production, casting, sales, career building, and internal operat...
070 - Matt Rawlings Interview
October 09, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBFor over 20 years Matt has specialized in concert promotion, promo, commercial, corporate, and Radio and TV imaging. Most recently the promo voiceover for ABC's "The View". Matt has had the pleasure of working with most of the major networks. He voices local and regional campaigns for Shane Co Jewelers, Subway, Crew Car Wash, Grange Insurance, Boost Mobile, Microsoft and hundreds of corporate narration's and product promotional social network videos. Matt's studio is equipped with broadc...
069 - Evan Schmitt Interview
September 25, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBEvan is a millennial (born in 1990) and he loves telling a story, especially yours. In 2006, Evan narrated his first self-produced documentary, inspired by a chance meeting with ski filmmaking legend Warren Miller. Since then, he has lent his signature sound to hundreds of projects around the world. He also hosts a podcast where he explores the question, "What makes creative people creative?" It's called the Get Creative Podcastand it can be found wherever you get your podcasts.
068 - Mike Lenz VO Update
September 11, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBHi, I'm Mike Lenz. I'm a professional voice actor, the author of Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting, and the host of a popular podcast, Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting. I really appreciate you stopping by! I love being a voice actor and helping clients give voice to their projects, but my life didn't always look this way. In fact 10 years ago my life looked a lot different than it does today. Back then I was running my small brick and mortar business and se...
067 - Tom Jordan Interview
August 28, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBMike Lenz interviews voice actro and audiobook narrator Tom Jordan. I started voiceovers in 1994 – before the internet. I did some computer-based-training voiceovers that paid the rent for a few months, but was living and working in Long Beach, CA and these were the days before people had in-home studios, so whenever I had to audition, I had to drive to LA – in LA traffic! It just didn’t seem worth it at the time. Fast-forward to 2002 and the internet now allows home studios and emaili...
066 - Elise Napier Interview
August 14, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBElise Napier is a graduate from the University of Southern California, where she earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience and Theatre. She is looking to continue to learn and pursue all avenues in the entertainment industry, specifically voice over acting. She's a quick learner, dedicate worker, and thrive with organization and color coordination. For more information please contact her at [email protected] or visit elisenapier.com.
065 - Tim Paige Interview
July 31, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBAbout me: Hey, I'm Tim. I'm a husband and a father, first and foremost. I've spent over 3 years in the podcasting space, learning everything I could about what makes a podcast great. Prior to getting into this arena, I spent my time touring the country with a band of my best friends (including Liam, one of our project managers here). We got the opportunity to play on MTV, at the Bamboozle, on Warped Tour, and various other opportunities for not-so-humble brags. My background is in sales and ...
064 - Andrea Emmes Interview
July 17, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBAudible Best Selling Narrator, Andrea Emmes was born in Hollywood, FL and grew up in both Tennessee and Rhode Island, started her career in musical theater. Cutting her teeth at The Trinity Arts Center in Rhode Island, Andrea eventually made her way to Orlando and began her eclectic career singing/dancing in various shows at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Pirates' Dinner Adventure, performing as a magician's assistant, headlining on the Las Vegas Strip and touring Los Angeles as an L....
063 - Tom Knight Interview
July 03, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBI’m a voice actor–which basically means that I love to talk–whether it be narration for commercials, documentaries, instructional films, industrial videos, trailers; or imaging voiceovers for promos and radio stations around the country; or IVR (phone prompts and messaging services) for phone directories; or any other kind of VO! I’ve voiced campaigns for Acura, Honda, Primerica, Akamai, Schlage Locks, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, YAMAHA drums, Vic Fi...
062 - Brent Allen Hagel Interview
June 19, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MBBrent is the New Radio and TV Signature Voice of the NCAA and March Madness 2016! Also, he is the voice of the International Champions Cup Professional Soccer Tourament and is heard by millions of fans in Stadiums Worldwide. That voice that gets you pumped up for the game? Thats Brent! Clients like NCAA, Nutri-Shop, GoPro, HBO International Boxing, SeaLaunch, and Jiffy Lube, all count on Brent to get their message to the world. What are you waiting for? Send him a script and get your project...
061 - Brian Hull Interview
June 05, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBHey there, I'm impressionist Brian Hull, and here is my channel where I do hundreds of impressions and have some comedy with them too! You may know me for my Disney and Pixar singing videos that have gone viral, but here is where the real magic happens! Come subscribe to check out my latest content uploaded every Friday!
060 - Dan Hurst Interview
May 22, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBDan (Daniel Eduardo) Hurst is an experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) voice talent operating out of the Kansas City area. His business extends internationally, with clients including Maserati, Boehringer Ingelheim, British Petroleum, Kimberly-Clark, McDonalds, Volkswagen, Telemundo International, Shell, Hallmark, TransCanada, and many more, along with his national work for numerous infomercials, ESPN, MLB, and the Golf Channel, among others. When he’s not working, he spends time chee...
059 - Joe Loesch Interview
May 08, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBJoe Loesch is an award winning author, voice actor and spoken word producer. He trained for an acting career at the Pasadena Playhouse and now calls Nashville home. Joe has produced over a hundred audiobooks, voiced dozens of national commercials and several cartoons for the Disney channel. He produced the Baby Looney Tunes sound-books. Joe teaches voice acting locally for The Actor's School in Franklin, TN. He teaches nationally for Edge Studio in NYC. Joe is the voice of all characters for...
058 - Tracy Lindley and Sarah Kay Interview
April 24, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBThough I love to travel, there’s no place like my home in Missouri. I was born and raised just north of Kansas City, and being a Midwest girl, I believe in hard work and authenticity. I’ve always been fascinated with people and I’m the kind of person who strikes up a friendly conversation with the cashier at the grocery store, or the guy standing next to me in a long line. When I got to college and discovered that you can actually get a degree in communicating effectively with other human ...
057 - Gabriel Kunda Interview
April 10, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBGabriel Kunda is a professional voice actor recently signed by Atlas Talent Agency.
056 - Dustin Ebaugh Interview
March 27, 2017 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.8 MBDustin’s honest to goodness voice and professionalism have been bringing brands to life for over 20 years. His clients rely on his keen understanding of how to connect with both the soul of the listener and the script – and the fact that he sounds as trustworthy as he is to work with. Dustin’s clear, natural and believable reads are ideal for narration, commercials, promos and radio & television station imaging. He has been heard nationally on network television and radio, broadcast cabl...
055 - Kelley Buttrick Interview
March 13, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBMy website gurus tell me this page needs to be “personal” and “not salesy,” but my personal life isn’t all that interesting. Well, since I’m paying them for their expertise, here we go… When people ask where I’m from, I hold up my left hand like anyone born and raised in the Great Lake State of Michigan. I kept the non-accent but left the cold to live in Georgia. Since I have no coordination and therefore stunk at sports, I turned to singing and theater as a teen where I found it was muc...
054 - Julie Williams Interview
February 27, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBJulie Williams brings almost four decades of voice-over excellence to the table. From showing travelers how to change their tickets at Orbitz.com, to instructing employees how to make the perfect Pizza Hut Pizza, to feature stories on HGTV, to teaching virtual high school Biology and Geometry eLearning course, a Savvy Woman Homebuyers series for Women’s Entertainment Television and helping lawyers with a Bar Exam study course, I have voiced hundreds of eLearning projects. I’ve also voiced...
053 - Rudy Gaskins Interview
February 13, 2017 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBEmmy-winning producer Rudy Gaskins is CEO and Executive Creative Director of Push Creative, Inc., a full-service branding agency providing strategic marketing, graphic design and video/film production. Clients include Lexus, FOX News Channel, BET, American Express, Spike TV, ABC Television, Actors Federal Credit Union, History Channel, MSNBC, and NBC Sports. Drawing on his former experience as a filmmaker and writer/producer/director for PBS, Gaskins has recently expanded Push Creative’s p...
052 - Joan Baker Interview
January 30, 2017 08:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBJoan Baker, author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success, has performed hundreds of promos and commercials for TV, film and radio throughout her highly regarded career. ABC News, American Express, Other clients include: King World, ESPN, BLOOMBERG TV and radio, SHOWTIME, HBO, NBA Entertainment, COURT TV, Imus in the Morning, Olay, Lens Express, Sony Music, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, Costco, and The New York Times Classified represents just a few of the numerous clients who regularly call ...
051 - Zippy Kaufman Interview
January 16, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWhat’s the deal with “Zippy,” anyway? Long story short, the nickname “Zippy” comes from a character I played in a 2nd grade talent show. It was my first acting experience, and wouldn’t you know it- the name stuck! With that being said, should I call you “Christopher?” “Chris?” “Zippy?” I’m confused! It doesn’t matter- I’ll answer to any of the three! So acting’s been in your blood since you were a kid- pretty cool. Did you do anything with that passion? I was able to parlay my ...
050 - Mike Lenz 2016 Recap
January 02, 2017 08:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBHi, I'm Mike Lenz. I'm a professional voice actor, the author of Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting, and the host of a popular podcast, Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting. I’m so excited you're here because that means you have an interest in the voice over industry. Maybe you’re just beginning and don’t have a clue where to start. That’s OK, because that's exactly where I was 9 years ago. In fact 10 years ago my life looked a lot different than it does today...
049 - Jodi Krangle Interview
December 19, 2016 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBWelcome! Did I mention that I love what I do? (You probably read that on the first page. ) I collaborate with clients all over the world from my broadcast quality studio, voicing national and international commercial campaigns for companies like Bissell, Kraft/Capri Sun and Visit Orlando, narrating documentaries & web/explainer videos along with shows on both Slice Network in Canada and HGTV in the US. I’ve even played the role of a fairy queen in a children’s cartoon (and wow, was that ...
048 - John Florian Interview
December 05, 2016 08:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MBJohn Florian Founder and Webmaster If you've ever written a "personal mission" for yourself, you'll understand when John says that his mission is to "Help people succeed in life and business through creative ways of communications." Indeed, that activates his two passions: voice-overs and publishing. As a voice over actor, John is called back by producers who want that "warm and friendly guy" (but don't typecast yourself! warn the coaches). And as a former edito...
047 - Holly Franklin Interview
November 21, 2016 08:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBHolly Franklin is a spunki-licious voiceover star who lost count how many times people have asked her, “is that your real voice?” ages ago. She specializes in kid, teen and character voices and is best known for her work on My Little Pony, Barney, Owlegories & BOZ the Bear series. She also appears on-camera and in commercial print work. Whether it was cheerleading, theater or acting out Oscar winning performances for the neighbors while mowing the lawn – all the world has been a stag...
046 - Erik Sheppard Interview
November 07, 2016 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBErik Sheppard – “Today’s Voice” has over 12 years of professional experience, voicing thousands of high profile projects across the globe ranging from corporate presentations to national radio and television campaigns. He is consistently the preferred male voice for many of the most widely recognized corporate, commercial and promotional production companies worldwide. Clients include Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Citibank, HSBC, American Express, Ebay, MTV and TV Land. When not in the booth, Eri...
045 - Jay Preston Interview
October 24, 2016 07:00 - 36 minutes - 51 MBJay Preston VO. You've come here in need of a Voice Over for your project. Be it E-Learning, How-To Videos, Commerical Voice Over for Radio or TV and one thing is clear. There is a certain sound and quality you are looking for, and chances are, I can deliver it. From Warm and Natural, to Edgy and Sarcastic, I'm sure I can make your message ring Honest & True. As an added bonus, we are going to have a great time working together. For more info on this and other episodes head over to mi...
044 - Randy Thomas Interview
October 10, 2016 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBAmerica’s premiere female live voice announcer Randy Thomas made history as the first woman to announce The Academy Awards©, The Emmy Awards©, The SAG Awards©, The AFI Awards©, to name a few. As the seven-time announcer of The Oscars©, and fourteen-time Tony© announcer, Thomas has been winning accolades and opening doors for female voice artists for over 20 years. For the past nine years she’s been heard daily by millions of people as the iconic voice of CBS Television Distribution’s “Entert...
043 - Nydia Monarrez Interview
September 26, 2016 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBNydia Monarrez was born and raised in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico. She has a degree in Communications and Public Relations. She studied Acting for 2 years using Eric Morris Method, the most organic and complete method in the Industry. Nydia is Bilingual (English/Spanish) and also has a background in, Training, Financial Services and Corporate Business. Nydia is currently a Full time, Professional Spanish Voice Over Talent, Actress, Host and Life Style Model. She is also a Yoga lover, Audio Book...
042 - Cristina Milizia Interview
September 12, 2016 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBCristina Milizia is a professional, full time voice over talent in Los Angeles, California. Her voice is youthful, sweet & upbeat! Conversational, millennial, approachable, fun, and hip are also accurate adjectives. Cristina's wealth of experience allows her to perform voice over fluidly in commercial, narration, IVR & telephony, e-learning, on hold messaging, Spanish, video games, mobile game apps, toys, & audiobooks. She works full time as a talent & as a voice over coach, and can turn...
041 - Mike Lenz Interview
August 29, 2016 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBHi, I'm Mike Lenz. I'm a professional voice actor, the author of Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting, and the host of a popular podcast, Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting. I’m so excited you're here because that means you have an interest in the voice over industry. Maybe you’re just beginning and don’t have a clue where to start. That’s OK, because that's exactly where I was 9 years ago. In fact 10 years ago my life looked a lot different than it does today...