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792 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsVoice Coaches Radio provides advice, motivation, professional perspective, honesty, and humor to aspiring and professional voice actors. Interviews, contests, examples, and insider info, mixed with realistic expert advice, Voice Coaches radio is an invaluable educational resource.
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Voice Coaches Radio #631 – Genny P on the M-I-C!
April 19, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutes - 29 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa got to sit and chat with former student, Genny P! She’s recently gone through the Voice Coaches program and recorded her demo…so what has she been working on? How has she been approaching things? What’s next? Wanna get involved and check out an intro class? CLICK... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #630 – A Chat with Simone from Voice Coaches!
April 12, 2024 21:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to chat with fellow Voice Coaches trainer and curriculum creator, Simone! Simone joined the team just over a year ago and comes with a wide variety of background in voice over…we’ll dive into her history, her favorite opportunities and what her job and goal is... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #629 – Should I Have a Business Plan?
April 05, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a student that was picking her brain earlier this week, Harry, who was talking to a friend about starting voice over. His friend asked him if he had a business plan and he wasn’t even sure if he should have one. So, should you? Wanna... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #628 – Walkita White
March 29, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa sits down and chats with former student Walkita White! Walkita recently got in the studio for her demo and blew it out of the water! But, going into it, Marissa wasn’t sure how things were going to go based on their last session together. So, what did Walkita... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #627 – What Are They Looking For?
March 22, 2024 21:00 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to find out what’s most important, to at least one person, who hires out voice over talent and what they suggest you should be practicing and preparing for.
Voice Coaches Radio #626 – Wave of Emotions
March 15, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a opportunity pop up that sent a rollercoaster of feeling through her over the course of a week…and guess what, that’s 100% normal.
Voice Coaches Radio #625 – Knowing Your Audience
March 08, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a question come from Troy who, as an African American male was curious, “do the basics still apply, regardless of race and ethnicity?”
Voice Coaches Radio #624 – Spotlight on Nancy Cartwright
March 01, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa puts the spotlight on voice actor, Nancy Cartwright! She’s a great example of talent and why all jobs, big and small hold incredible importance.
Voice Coaches Radio #623- Realizing You’re Human
February 23, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa goes over something you need to come to terms with: You’re Human. I know, I struggle with that, too. Because of our human qualities, things happen, like stumbles and fumbles so how do we correct ourselves in these moments? Is it okay to stumble? What benefits of these... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #622- The Art of Self Promoting
February 16, 2024 22:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, the biggest thing people ask about on a regular basis, outside of where to look for opportunity is how to get themselves out there in the first place. Marissa has been working with self promotion and the art of social media since its creation. Hear which she finds beneficial... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #621- Uh Oh! Everyone’s Sick
February 09, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has noticed it seems like everyone right now is sick. So, as someone in field that requires you to sound your best on the reg, how do you keep yourself in tip top shape? What can you do? Lets chat!
Voice Coaches Radio #620- Reference and Be open
February 02, 2024 22:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats about something that is bound to come up from time to time and the question on, what do you do? How do you handle it? What, exactly? Being up for the same gig as someone you know or being in the place of having to refer someone... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #619: The Art of Self Directing
January 26, 2024 22:00 - 14 minutes - 26 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, it’s true, the world of voice over has changes drastically in the last few years (thanks, pandemic!) It’s allowed a lot more opportunity right in the comfort of your own home studio and for Marissa, it’s been a lot of that from the beginning in so many ways. Within... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #618: Manifesting Your Outcome
January 19, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has been looking back and reflecting (as some do when we get into a new year) and she’s had a few realizations in the process. Is it possible to manifest your own future or opportunities? If you say it out loud, will it happen? It seems like that’s... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #617: New Year, New Goals!
January 12, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa starts diving into the important stuff: 2024 Goals and Resolutions! The beautiful thing is that every day is a new day to start fresh, but a lot of people utilize the new year as a clean slate. So, no matter how you’re approaching it, what would you like... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #616: Batter Up! Special Guest, Brian Batter Chats
January 05, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, to start the New Year, Marissa sat down with former VC student, Brian Batter who has an incredible background in public speaking. Before he was even on the podcast, Marissa knew this is the guy to potentially inspire and motivate your voice over journey as a great kick off... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #615 – The Art of a ” Thank You”
December 22, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, before a holiday break Marissa wanted to say “Thank you,” but also get into why a “thank you” is so incredibly important throughout your voice career, but life in general.
Voice Coaches Radio #614 – Winds Up The Pitch…STRIKE!
December 15, 2023 22:00 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has been exploring what’s happening for Video Game voice actors and a potential strike coming up. The writers and actors went and buttoned their strike up earlier this year, but it seems as if every facet of the industry is fighting for something right now…
Voice Coaches Radio #613 – Where Ya Lookin?!
December 08, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa asks the simple question when it comes to work: “Where ya lookin?” Make a list and check it twice this holiday season.
Voice Coaches Radio #612 -Don’t Skimp
December 01, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats about the importance of the type of microphone and headphones you’re investing it and why right now is a great time to invest. Plus some other helpful places to look!
Voice Coaches Radio #611 – Thankful Reminders
November 24, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, as we get into our Thanksgiving celebrations it is always good to not just reflect on the year thus far, but to have some reminders of what’s important to not let slip in each audition or project.
Voice Coaches Radio #610 – The Pressure Builds
November 17, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa gives a little update on a couple students…and how one was creating their own mountain to cross.
Voice Coaches Radio #609 – Age Matters
November 10, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes - 17 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was asked about age and how it can effect opportunity…could it? will it? Lets discuss.
Voice Coaches Radio #608 – Some Good News
November 03, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa gives an update on something that has been a pain in the neck (eye) for the last couple of years within her life, which, in turn, caused a struggle at times in career moments.
Voice Coaches Radio #607 – Is AI Causing A VO Strike?
October 27, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa found an article about AI and the challenges it’s causing for pro’s in the field of voice acting. The typical payday and residuals could be taken away due to a robot…what are they demanding and how are they choosing to fight the battle?
Voice Coaches Radio #606 – Hello, YOU…
October 20, 2023 21:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa wants to know the voice over project you feel like everyone in this business needs to hear. Mainly because, she’s been catching up on a Netflix show called, “YOU,” which relies heavily on voice over to tell its story. It’s incredibly well done and when you realize how... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #605 – How Do You Use It?
October 13, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa dives into the things to pay attention to when starting or getting yourself to where you’re meant to start in voice over. It’s all about paying attention to how you use your voice…
Voice Coaches Radio #604 – We’re All Worrying…
October 06, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa tackles the topic that comes up all the time: we’re worried. All of us, all the time. We question ourselves, we put ourselves down, tell ourselves we’re not good enough or can’t do things. It’s worthy of chatting about it from time to time to remember, we actually... View Article
Voice Coaches Radio #603 – Always Want More For Yourself (A Story)
September 29, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had found an interview with someone very prominent in animation voice over who has had some wild success…but, saw an opportunity to take themselves to another level and what they did to make it happen.
Voice Coaches Radio #602 – Awaiting Approval
September 22, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa is in the process of doing some voice work and knows something is coming down the pipeline, but what, exactly? It turns out, the script is awaiting approval and here’s why this is an important reminder.
Voice Coaches Radio #601 – Don’t Talk Yourself Down
September 15, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about how we can be our own worst enemy. Recently a student had a belief that they wouldn’t get work due to sounding “vanilla,” as they put it. Oh, but wait…what is really happening here?
Voice Coaches Radio #600 – Conventions & Conversations
September 08, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa chats a bit about conventions and listening in on what voice actors have had to say about their sector of the industry. How could this help you?
Voice Coaches Radio #599 – Fun (Exclamation Point)
September 01, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about one of the biggest hurdles you need to jump as you’re starting in the business (or any industry, really) and how to get to what it’s all about: FUN!
Voice Coaches Radio #598 – Mrs Doubtfire
August 25, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was recently going down the nostalgic 90’s road and popped on Mrs. Doubtfire…what her childhood brain forgot was how voice over intense the opening of the film actually is and what was to come throughout the film itself. How can it help YOU? Lets talk about it.
Voice Coaches Radio #597 – Auditioning Reminders
August 18, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has recently had some down time and started auditioning for some new work. When you’re in the heart of it, some things come back up that are easily forgotten.
Voice Coaches Radio #596 – Character Mindset
August 11, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks a bit about how to wrap your heads around who you really are in the script in front of you.
Voice Coaches Radio #595 – Charlie Is On a Roll!
August 04, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio. Marissa sits down with Charlie (CL) Berns to chat about his new adventure into voice over and how he’s been getting some work under his belt!
Voice Coaches Radio #594 – Mark It Up!
July 28, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa dives into the importance of script mark up, especially in the beginnings as you’re still learning your own voice.
Voice Coaches Radio #593 – Don’t Be Scared To Do This
July 21, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about the big thing you don’t want to be scared to do, especially from the start.
Voice Coaches Radio #592 – How Do I Start Without a Resume?
July 14, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about what it’s like to be a newbie in the industry and the question on “how do I go about getting work with a blank resume?”
Voice Coaches Radio #591 – Etiquette: Home Studio VS In Studio
July 07, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, while Marissa was sitting in her home studio, she realized some of what she does day in and day out, might be frowned upon in a professional studio setting. So today lets discuss the differences of home studio vs in studio etiquette.
Voice Coaches Radio #590 – Lets Talk Social Media
June 30, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa realized it’s Social Media Day. People ask about social media all the time and its importance in the industry, so lets chat about it!
Voice Coaches Radio #589 – Freshening Demos
June 23, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa found out one of the consistent gigs she has is going away, so it’s time to get a demo together to get some additional work to supplement. But, how often should you be freshening up your demo?
Voice Coaches Radio #588 – What If I’m Uncomfortable?
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a question from a student about material and comfortability. What are the chances that you get a job and realize in recording that you’re not comfortable with the material? Can that even happen? Lets discuss.
Voice Coaches Radio #587 – Updates from Past Guests!
June 09, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 9.7 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa is catching up with some former students and guests on what’s happened since they were on VC Radio!
Voice Coaches Radio #586 – AI Revisited
June 02, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 24 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, it’s been a bit since we talked about AI technology and how it’s effecting the voice over industry. Marissa had an initial comparison, but when a student asked about it again recently, she realized things have shifted a bit and what it might mean for us today.
Voice Coaches Radio #585 – Prep For Anything
May 26, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, as we prepare for Memorial Day weekend, Marissa jumps into something that can help prepare you for anything and whatever session you’re about to tackle as a voice actor.
Voice Coaches Radio #584 – Newbie Mistakes
May 19, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa discusses the most common newbie mistakes in voice over and how to avoid the.
Voice Coaches Radio #583 – Eppen Is Full of Energy!
May 12, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 28 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa sits down with former VC student, Kate Eppen (Quinn) to chat about her adventure into voice over and what brought her here.
Voice Coaches Radio #582 – Wow, I Didn’t Think About That
May 05, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa dives into the stuff that you maybe haven’t thought about with working for yourself as an independent Voice Actor.