Atlanta Voiceover Studio

Atlanta Voiceover Studio

The 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 read less

Our Editor's Take

Atlanta Voiceover Studio is a podcast dedicated to discussing the voiceover (VO) industry. It targets those embarking on a career in this field. It's also detailed enough to teach something new to those who know nothing about VO.

The podcast explores a variety of VO elements such as those in animation versus gaming. It pairs professional interviews with industry experts alongside career-boosting tips. It provides helpful resources and informal dialogue to engage listeners. The podcast also talks about the future of the industry.

Hosts Mike Stoudt and Heidi Rew bring more than quippy dialogue to the show. They also leverage their years of expertise in the industry. They're not only full-time professional voice actors. They also run a training and recording studio in Atlanta. That means they've been on both sides of the VO world.

Listeners won't only get Mike and Heidi's expertise. Almost every episode features a pro in the VO world sharing their knowledge, too. What's the deal with VO in video games? Are the major VO industry events worth attending? How can listeners snag their first VO gig? This podcast answers all these questions and more.

The podcast stays current, dropping new episodes on the first of every month. Episodes are usually about 20 to 40 minutes long. That means listeners can expect focused segments packed with information.

Atlanta Voiceover Studio reveals need-to-know details about the VO industry. And it shares helpful tips and tricks for those on their VO career journeys. Audiences can access Atlanta Voiceover Studio now on Amazon Music.

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Episodes

Episode 59: VO CASTING with Kelly Moscinski of The Voicecaster
Apr 1 2024
Episode 59: VO CASTING with Kelly Moscinski of The Voicecaster
Kelly Moscinski is the owner and head of casting at The Voicecaster - the oldest voiceover casting house in the country, established in 1975! She’s been with the Voicecaster since 2009 and owned the company since 2013 as only the 3rd owner since it began. With almost 20 years of experience in VO and even more in entertainment, Kelly casts and directs all things voiceover. Some recent projects include: Cap'n Crunch, Popeyes, Verizon, Walmart+, Google, Amazon, Dungeons & Dragons, Ready or Not and more! *In this episode, we discuss - * The biggest misconception voice over talent make about casting directors What VO buyers are looking for these days for commercial, animation and video game projects What makes voice over talent memorable The through line of long, sustainable careers in voice over How voice talent can make casting easier CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *The Voicecaster Classes/Workshops/Virtual Audition Feedback and More: *https://voicecaster.com/actor-services/ *LET’S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
Episode 52: How to Handle the Ups and Downs of VO Income
Feb 12 2024
Episode 52: How to Handle the Ups and Downs of VO Income
We're starting something new! We'll be releasing the AUDIO version of our email newsletters every Monday, except for the 1st Monday of every month. The 1st Monday of every month will still be our usual INDUSTRY focused podcast interview. Still make sure to stay subscribed to the email newsletter because that's the only place you can sign up for our INDUSTRY PRO virtual workouts (with agents/casting directors), get great deals, hear latest news and sign up for our talent roster. But if audio is better for you, you can just skim the newsletters for that stuff and listen for the content. Today, we're talking about navigating the ups and downs of the voice over industry. You may be booking like crazy one minute and then enter a dead season. What do you do when that happens? Wanna sign up for the Learn Audacity Class with Larry Hudson tonight? Email: Admin@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com Virtual VO Script Workout with Jill Perry, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/services/what-we-offer-voiceover-practice/) Intro to VO Workshop for KIDS with Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-for-kids-workshop/) Intro to VO Workshop for ADULTS with Brian Bremer, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/) Agent Rep Prep with Chloe Dolandis, Learn More HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-agent-rep-prep-class/) **Sign up for the weekly newsletter HERE: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Need one-on-one VO business coaching and strategy? Sign up HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/one-on-one-vo-business-coaching/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com
Episode 51: AUDIOBOOKS with Penguin Random House Casting Dir Julie Wilson
Feb 5 2024
Episode 51: AUDIOBOOKS with Penguin Random House Casting Dir Julie Wilson
Director of Casting and Strategic Partnerships at Penguin Random House Audio, Julie Wilson spearheads the growth and diversification of the global talent pool and partners with key production, language, music, and technology companies. Julie has worked with worldwide celebrities and bestselling authors on 1,500+ audiobooks across genres. Recent collaborations include working with Adam Grant, Jordan Peele, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Seth Rogen, and The Tiny Chef. She created and developed the global voiceover casting platform Ahab Talent, which increases diverse casting options for content creators. Julie also founded The Articulate Coach. A coaching program that helps audiobook narrators and public speakers find their voices and elevate their careers through improving performance, branding, and networking. Our next *INTRO TO AUDIOBOOK *Class starts April 2nd. Learn more HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/) Learn more about *THE ARTICULATE COACH *HERE (https://www.thearticulatecoach.com) For the AHAB TALENT platform, click HERE (https://www.ahabtalent.com) *In this episode, we discuss - * * What is AHAB TALENT and how can audiobook narrators benefit from it? * The biggest mistakes audiobook narrators make with their profiles on casting sites. * What is an audiobook casting director looking for in narrator's samples? * Where is the audiobook industry going in the next 5 years? CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
Episode 50: How to discover your UNIQUE VOICE with Matt and Brooke Cornwell
Jan 1 2024
Episode 50: How to discover your UNIQUE VOICE with Matt and Brooke Cornwell
Be your authentic self. Have you heard that and wondered, “How do I do that?” or “I thought I was being my authentic self.” Besides being accomplished actors with credits from Iron Man 3, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Walking Dead, Righteous Gemstones, The Menu, Anchorman 2 and Homeland (JUST to name a few), Matt Cornwell and Brooke Jaye Taylor teach the Sam Christensen Process. The Sam Christensen workshop helps you uncover your authentic self. Matt and Brooke also own Get Taped, a taping service for actors. *In this episode, we discuss - * * HOW do you discover your unique, authentic voice? * Why is it helpful to know what that is and how to use it? * Why is the SAM CHRISTENSEN IMAGE workshop helpful for on-camera and voice actors? * What to expect from the workshop. Learn More About the Sam Christensen Image Workshop HERE (https://www.get-taped.com/sam-christensen) Sign up for Get Taped’s weekly Newsletter called The Scuttlebutt HERE (https://comcast.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=a91932b3b0&u=d13132fcb0d23b8b37fa2459b) Learn About Other Classes and Offerings Get Taped offers HERE (https://www.get-taped.com) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
Episode 47: LEAD GENERATION with Nadia Marshall - What is It? Why is it Important as a VOICE ACTOR?
Oct 1 2023
Episode 47: LEAD GENERATION with Nadia Marshall - What is It? Why is it Important as a VOICE ACTOR?
Before Nadia Marshall became a voice actor, she worked as a Marketing Assistant, Media Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. In these positions, Nadia learned the in's and out's of finding patrons, compiling data, and finding as much information as possible to then reach out to them. When she entered into the world of voice acting, she realized how important lead generation was and with her past experience, she’s helping you! Nadia's desire is for you to be able to take control of your career and gain more clients. *In this episode, we discuss * - What IS Lead Generation? - How Lead Generation can help voice actors get more job opportunities. - The challenges most voice actors face with Lead Generation - Is Lead Generation for everyone? Nadia's Lead Generation Course https://www.blueprintcourseware.com/ Learn more about Nadia on her website here: https://nadiamarshall.com/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
Episode 46: Music Career to Voice Over with Erikka J
Sep 1 2023
Episode 46: Music Career to Voice Over with Erikka J
Erikka J began her career as a songwriter and singer in the DC area, classically training at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Her music videos have debuted on BET Soul, MTV.com, VH1.com and Russell Simmons All Def Digital Channel. In conjunction with her music career, Erikka began a voice acting career. She’s started her own publishing and media company, is a certified financial coach and holds a project management certification. You see why we want to talk with her on this podcast? She is quite the example of a business leader and someone that understands how to create a successful freelance career. *In this episode, we discuss - * * How a music career led to her voice over career * Her most useful tools for her voice over career * Three things she wished she’d done differently at the start of her career * What to do when you feel stuck in your voice over career * What it’s like being a black VO talent navigating this industry * Her advice to black talent just getting into this industry CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) *Links for this episode: * Voiceoverview (http://voiceoverview.com/) Erikka J’s Website (https://www.erikkaj.com/) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips HERE (https://bit.ly/AVSemail)
Episode 45: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING with Laura Bitoiu of BSquared Social
Aug 1 2023
Episode 45: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING with Laura Bitoiu of BSquared Social
Feel overwhelmed with promoting yourself on social media? Especially the focus on VIDEO CONTENT? This episode is for you! Laura was a social media manager and consultant when she realized the rollout of Instagram reels and video content was such a huge hurdle for others. She began offering online education around reels to help busy business owners and freelancers gain clarity and confidence. She not only offers one-on-one strategy consulting, she also has a monthly “reels report” subscription. *In this episode, we discuss - * * How to create video content with ease! * How many reels per week should we post? * How to come up with content to share. * Editing tips + video creation resources. * Best strategy for an ROI. * And how to become comfortable being on-camera. Get a FREE REELS Batching Lesson HERE (https://bsquaredsocial.mykajabi.com/a/2147518269/GBtkiG2z) - Get the latest trending sounds and reel/tiktok ideas in your inbox each week! SIGN UP for the Reels Report! Join the waitlist HERE (https://bsquaredsocial.mykajabi.com/a/2147518531/GBtkiG2z) (opens Aug 22-30) Follow Laura (Instagram.com/bsquared.social) Resources mentioned Flik Social (https://www.flick.social/) Cut Story (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cutstory-stories-video-editor/id917630934) CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
Episode 44: AUDIOBOOK INSIGHTS from a Casting Director Perspective
Jul 1 2023
Episode 44: AUDIOBOOK INSIGHTS from a Casting Director Perspective
Chloe Keiffer, casting director at Lantern Audiobooks, joins us today! She has cast hundreds of projects working with major publishers, ad agencies, directors, voice over talents, talent agencies and authors. Chloe shares what she's learned being a casting director that helped her with her own acting career, the biggest mistakes narrators make and if AI/synthetic voices have impacted audiobooks. *In this episode, we discuss - * * Biggest mistakes voice over talent make with audiobook auditions * What makes a great audiobook narrator * Tips on handling tons of characters in a book * Chloe's take on AI/synthetic voices in audiobook narration Interested in pursuing Audiobook Narration? Join our Audiobook Virtual Class with Curt Bonnem. It starts at the beginning of August! Click HERE (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/) to learn more. CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing) LEARN MORE ABOUT VO FOR FREE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL (https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Learn More about Lantern Audiobooks HERE (https://lanternaudio.com)
Episode 43: HOW TO NAVIGATE AI in VOICE OVER with Jim Kennelly and Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions
Jun 1 2023
Episode 43: HOW TO NAVIGATE AI in VOICE OVER with Jim Kennelly and Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions
We’re talking with Jim Kennelly and Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions (one of New York’s premier recording studios). Jim has been in the business for over 35 years, as an engineer, director, producer and owner of Lotas Productions in New York. He led the creation of a synthetic division of Lotas. Sam Ufret is a producer, director & engineer. Known for her creative casting notices. She’s been at Lotas since 2017 and helps VO talent with their home studio set-ups. *In this episode, we discuss - * What’s the latest in AI/synthetic voices? How can we future-proof our voice over careers? The difference between text to speech and speech to speech. What genres of voice over will AI/synthetic take over first? What makes a good synthetic voice? ** Want to know more about Navigating AI in Voice Over? Check out this webinar we did with NAVA** (https://youtu.be/g5pJdF0e1Ws) *Resources Mentioned * Lotas Productions (https://www.lotasproductions.com/) Marketing Artificial Intelligence (https://amzn.to/3ItJSTB) by Paul Roetzer/ Mike Kaput Age of Invisible Machines (https://amzn.to/3MpWZXa) by Robb Wilson Build for Tomorrow (https://amzn.to/3q10Pyr) by Jason Feifer (Editor of Entrepreneur) Open Voice Network (https://openvoicenetwork.org/) (templates) Synthetic Voice Company Mentioned: https://www.veritone.com/ Eleven Labs https://beta.elevenlabs.io/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail