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Every month, Internet Voice Coach brings you a timely and insightful interview from an industry expert. Whether it's a producer, a director, an agent, a casting director or a voice talent, each interview is filled with just the kind of information, anecdotes and advice you need to make the important decisions involving your career and keep you on top of your game.
This month: The Doug Honorof Interview
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J.S. Gilbert Interview
J.S. Gilbert with David Rosenthal
No shy retiring wallflower, this man, J.S. Gilbert has always had strong opinions about the state of voiceover in today's technologically demanding world. You can find him on many of the LinkedIn VO groups stating his mind, and in this interview we go over the many of the essentials needed to give yourself a fighting chance in this highly competitive, sometimes cut-throat and way too often (these days) cut-rate business. . . .
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The Doug Honorof Interview
David Rosenthal with Doug Honorof
Once a year Doug Honorof comes out west to teach at VoiceOne and, luckily, we were able to nab him for a fun and informative interview. As a voice and speech trainer, Doug has lectured and coached at top institutes including Yale School of Drama and Tisch/NYU. He's also worked with many top screen and Broadway stars. If you've ever thought about adding dialects and accents to your repertoire, this is the man you want to listen to. . . .
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Mark Evanier Interview
David Rosenthal with Mark Evanier
Mark Evanier knows a thing or two about writing, producing, casting and voice directing for animation. He should. He's the guy behind Garfield and Friends and now The Garfield Show; taken together, one of the longest running cartoons out there. Mark is a great storyteller, and he uses many of them as anecdotes and cautionary tales for the voice actor wanting to get into animation. He also talks about the importance of the almighty demo and how to do an animation track the right way. Listen and learn from one of the true pros in the business. . . .
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Elaine Clark on Finding Confidence and "There's Money Where Your Mouth Is"
Mary Windishar
Where can you find the strength to be yourself as you audition and perform in voice work? Start by asking an expert! Elaine Clark has performed hundreds of voice-over and on camera commercials, industrial narrations, video games, cartoons, films and made-for-television movies. She's just finished the 3rd edition of There's Money Where Your Mouth Is, and joins Mary Windishar in a conversation about finding confidence as a V/O performer. . . .
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Kelli Martin Interview
David Rosenthal with Kelli Martin
Kelli Martin is a major producer at PRN, Premier Retail Networks in San Francisco. As such, she is the person who hires/casts/books us voice talent for all the media work that needs VO. In our interview, Kelli gives us an idea of what she's looking for, what's in, and why some people get work and others don't. You won't want to miss this one. There's a wealth of good info, and it's right here. . . .
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The Pamela Vanderway Interview
with Paul Strikwerda
When faking it simply doesn't cut it, A-list actors secretly turn to dialect coach Pamela Vanderway. With the help of native speakers, she dissects distinctive sounds, and teaches her clients to reproduce those sounds with remarkable authenticity. How does she do it? . . .
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Mike Rowe on Marketing, Storytelling, South Park and more
Mary Windishar
Part 2 of our Mike Rowe Interview. Mike is the star of Discovery's Dirty Jobs, the voice of shows like Deadliest Catch, and a veteran of everything from documentaries to commercials. This time, Mike discusses his unique branding technique, the use of silence in scripts that require storytelling, and his dream to appear on South Park. . . .
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Mike Rowe on Dirty Jobs, Voice/over and more
Mary Windishar
Meet Mike Rowe, the star of Discovery's Dirty Jobs, the voice of shows like Deadliest Catch, and a veteran of everything from documentaries to commercials. Laugh as Mike shares the secrets of Dirty Job's success, trends in voice/over, and how and when to embrace your own arrogance. . . .
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The Brigid McCarthy Interview
Brigid McCarthy with David Rosenthal
Brigid McCarthy is a one woman show. If you listen to NPR or PRI's "The World" then you probably have heard Brigid voicing one of her many radio stories about such varied topics as making music, mastering the game of golf, or (how could we forget) the art of wearing high heels in the dead of winter in Ukraine. Take a listen to what one of the best radio and internet journalists in the business has to say about writing, recording, and voicing your own material. . . .
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Interview with Mike Nelson a.k.a No Name of Live 105
Jason Klofstad
Mike "No Name" Nelson is a veteran radio DJ and all-around fun guy. He's also an established voiceover talent. He was one of the voices in Pixar's "Cars" so if you don't know his voice, your kids probably do! We talk to Mike about his history in radio, how he got started and his suggestions for others wanting to get into the business. We also talk about his experiences in voiceover for Pixar, MTV and others. . . .
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The Sally Kellerman Interview
Sally Kellerman with David Rosenthal
Sally Kellerman has one of the most immediately recognizable voices in the world. Not everyone may know it's her, but they all know that voice. She's been the driving force behind numerous radio and television campaigns spanning decades, narrated memorable documentaries(among them some of Ken Burns')and was one of only a handful of women who lead the way in making the female voice an important and indispensable presence in the world of voice-over. Listen to some fun anecdotes and reminiscences about her career in this month's Industry Interview. . . .
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Meet Deborah Eliezer: Voice Star of The Sims
Mary Windishar
Meet a real pro, and find out how she builds her characters, from the inside out, and back again. Deborah plays every female character in the most recent SIMS computer game, and shares the secrets of her success. . . .
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The John Morris Interview
John Morris with David Rosenthal
How does a non-celebrity get to work as a voice actor at Pixar? It ain't easy. Being a kid doesn't exactly hurt, though. This month's guest for our Industry Interview has managed over the course of 18 years to play the same character 3 times, and Pixar loves him. Take a listen to John Morris, who not only has a great outlook on his career, but has some advice for yours as well. . . .
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The Daniel Stern Interview
Daniel Stern (with David Rosenthal)
Daniel Stern, (Home Alone 1 & 2, City Slickers, The Wonder Years, Dilbert) has had a long and illustrious career as both a film and voiceover star. In this month's Industry Interview, Dan and I talked about a number of topics: his experiences in the VO world, film, the "biz", kids in the "biz", his career, and the changes he has gone through as an artist. He has a refreshingly honest, humorous and insightful take on the industry; definitely worth a listen. Please note that this interview has not been censored and the occasional expletive will pop up now and then. It's all friendly banter, but they do arise. Part 1 of our interview is safe for all ears, which is why you can also find it in our VO for KIDS! department. Also, in the interest of full disclosure, you should know that Dan is a dear friend of mine. We have known each other for over 40 years, and with any luck, will continue to do so for as many more. Enjoy the interview! . . .
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