🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast: Jeff Howell Master Commercial VO & Dubbing Pro. With over 30 years in the voiceover industry, Jeff Howell has worn every hat—agent, casting director, producer, dubbing director, and coach—shaping some of the most recognizable voices in media. His credits span Emmy-winning animation, award-winning promos, major ad campaigns, and audiobook collaborations with icons like Leonard Nimoy.

From Magic: The Gathering to Netflix and HBO Max dubbing, Jeff brings a rare mix of creative vision and performance expertise. In this episode, he shares his journey, insider stories, and lessons from directing, casting, and coaching talent worldwide. Listen to his advice on dubbing, commercial voice over and more!

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🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast - Rudy Gaskins & Joan of the SOVAS Awards and the Power Behind the Mic

In this special episode, we step into the legendary world of Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker—Co-Founders of That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo and the prestigious SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Rudy and Joan share their extraordinary journey building the premier platform that celebrates excellence in voice acting.

🎧 Learn the origin story behind SOVAS, how That's Voiceover! became a must-attend event for VO pros and hopefuls alike, and get exclusive insider tips on how to submit your work for Voice Arts® Award consideration.

Whether you're a working voice actor or dreaming of your big break, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical guidance from two of the industry's most influential voices.

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🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast: From Solid Snake to X-Men – The Incredible Story of David Hayter
This episode explores the incredible journey of David Hayter—from voicing the iconic Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise to writing blockbuster screenplays like X-Men and X2: X-Men United. We dive into his creative process, transitioning into screenwriting, and navigating career challenges. David's story is a testament to resilience, versatility, and the power of storytelling across mediums.

Highlights:

• Early career and landing Solid Snake

• Behind the scenes of Metal Gear Solid

• Transition into screenwriting (X-Men, X2, Watchmen)

• Balancing voice work, writing, and directing (Wolves)

• Reflections on being replaced in Metal Gear Solid V

• Lessons on resilience and creative reinvention

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In this episode of TFTB (Talk From the Booth), we sit down with powerhouse voiceover agent Michaela Hicks—whose career has taken her from Osbrink to top-tier agencies like Solid Talent, Atlas Talent, and VOX. Hosted by Eric Talent, this candid conversation gets into the real deal of what agents are actually looking for in today’s voiceover market.

Michaela shares invaluable insights on:

• What makes a talent truly stand out from the crowd

• How agents assess submissions (and what gets them excited)

• Tips for finding and keeping strong representation

• Common mistakes to avoid when reaching out to agencies

Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this is your inside track to navigating the business from someone who’s helped shape it.

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What do you do when you meet your podcast doppleganger? You interview them! After our meetup at the 2024 SOVAS awards Paulette Lifton (Winner of SOVAS Best Podcast Host) and Kathy Grable (Nominee for SOVAS Best Podcast Host) made a pact to interview each other no matter who won the award. Want to find out about Podcast Hosting and what it takes to keep going in the VO Biz then come check out this very special PODCAST MASHUP!

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Simon Kennedy is inteviewed by Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters about his journey as an Australian voice actor, comedian, writer, and presenter with a career spanning over 25 years. He has garnered multiple accolades, including the 2024 Voice Arts Awards for Best Voice Actor - Outstanding Body of Work and Outstanding Promo – TV or Streaming, as well as the 2024 PromaxANZ Gold Award for Best Voice Actor. As an author, Simon penned the memoir "9/11 and the Art of Happiness: An Australian Story," reflecting on personal loss and the journey toward forgiveness and resilience.

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Stéphane Cornicard is inteviewed by Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters about his journey as a voice actor at 14 years old, the 500+ video games he voiced, his accolades from Steven Spielberg, being the voice of Cartoon Network, and what it takes to have the "Outstanding Body of Work Award" from SOVAS!

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George The Tech is inteviewed by Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters about his inside knowledge of working with voice actors in regard to what it takes to be a pro in this business. You don't want to miss this tech talk!

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