The Voice Over Coffee Shop

VOCS 051 | Coffee with Kabir Singh

Kabir Singh is an artist who has found a way to utilize his way of storytelling and teaching from past experience to help audio connect to young and urban audiences. With the gravity of his words, he has voiced campaigns for some of the largest companies on the planet like Google, the NBA, Nike, Nestle, Acura, Wendy's, and so many more.
In this episode we talk about:
- Finding yourself to find your branding
- Developing powerful ways of speaking
- Using emotion and curiosity to stay creative

VOCS 050 | Coffee with Aaron Bradley

If you have ever listened to your local or national TV news station, you've more than likely heard Aaron's voice. From CBS to Fox to CNN, he has voiced some of the biggest tv programs on the planet and his list of clients is constantly growing.
 
Today, we'll talk about:
-What is TV Affiliate voice over?
-Marketing to TV Affiliate work
-Preparing to perform in network television

VOCS 049 | Coffee with Daniel Ross

In this video, an incredibly talented actor who is hilarious both on and off the mic, one of the sweetest people you will meet, and my very very good friend Daniel Ross!
Daniel Ross is the voice of some real animated icons, from Disney's current Donald Duck, to Lucky the Leprechaun for the cereal brand Lucky Charms. He's also Starscream in Transformers the Game and multiple characters in World of Warcraft : Shadowlands to name just a few.
In this episode we talk about:
-Researching a character before an audition
-The process to unlock your character toolbelt
-Making environmental choices in your acting to bring a scene to life
I really hope you enjoy this amazing talk about how Daniel discovers what his capabilities are through rigorous training and fun, and how to use your tool chest of talent at a moment's notice!

VOCS 048 | Coffee with Everett Oliver

In this episode, we have my good friend Everett Oliver! 
Everett is a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. He specializes in professional directing for Voice Over auditions and has built a prolific career as an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation, as well as having building a business in the career building consultant field.
In this episode we talk about:
- Remotely getting into the LA market
-Making yourself valuable to recording studios
-Getting out of your head

VOCS 047 | Coffee with Jas Patrick

Jas Patrick is a multi Award-Winning voice actor in Los Angeles, CA. 
He is Known as the voice of Dai Bo in Netflix's Scissor Seven, Dynamike in Brawl Stars, Thunder McQueen in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Baz in Cloudpunk, Sir Sandington Set in Smite, a playable character in Chivalry 2, and the brand voice for the PGA TOUR's Live Under Par campaign to name just a few.
In this episode we talk about:
-Musicality in voice over
-The career tipping point
-The drive of an entrepreneur
-What really makes or breaks a voice over artist?
I really hope you enjoy listening to Jas talk about his amazing journey from musician to voice actor and how through dedication, determination, and pure drive, he took the entertainment industry by storm and continues to strive for new and amazing collaborations.
If you would like to know more about Jas and hear his amazing demos, you can see his stuff at http://jaspatrick.com.

VOCS 046 | Coffee with Mary Lynn Wissner

Mary Lynn Wissner is a casting director who has cast, directed, and produced some of the most amazing media in LA through her company Voices Voicecasting.
 
In this episode, we discuss:
What attracts a casting director to talent?
What exactly do directors do?
How does the casting process work?

VOCS 045 | Coffee with Marc Cashman

Marc Cashman is voice over artist, coach, and producer with over 40 years of success in this industry. He is also the writer of the best selling voice over book "V-OH!".
He is a National and international voiceover instructor and coach. Recognized as one of the top V-O instructors in the U.S. and abroad through classes both in-studio and online.
In this episode we talk about:
- Voice descriptors
- Staying relevant in the voice over industry
- The art of how to tell your client's story.

VOCS 044 | Coffee with Scott Parkin

With his incredible knowledge on improvisational techniques, Scott Parkin is a true master in understanding the thought process behind a script so that when he see's room for flavor, he can add a bit of his special actor's sauce.
 
In this episode we talk about:
- Improv techniques at home.
- Going over the cliff of your comfort zone
- Finding new ways to grow as an actor
 
 

VOCS 043 | Coffee with Laura Welsh

Laura K Welsh, is a professional and full-time voice actor with a B.A. in Performing Arts from Catawba College.  She has a background as a radio DJ, audiobook narrator, and stage actor, with additional experience in audio engineering. 
 
Using her natural gifts, predominantly her voice and mastery of expressing it, she infuses life into the written word.
 
Her work includes commercials, TV, Radio, Trailers, Narration, Audiobooks, Gaming, Animation films and series, Training videos, Explainer videos, Podcasts, Telephone System Recordings and voice-overs for business presentations.
In this episode, we talk about:
-Staying relevant on Fiverr
-Accents and Pronunciation
-Building long term client relationships
-Making your studio your home
I really hope you enjoy listening to Laura talk about her experience in the voice over industry and how she has learned lessons that not only work in her voice over career, but her out of booth life as well.
If you'd like to hear Laura's demos and work, you can visit her at https://www.voiceoflaurakwelsh.com/ .
Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

VOCS 042 | Coffee with Jeff Bell

Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to check out my personal website at http://AndrewDMorrison.com
Now introducing the voice of pure audio horsepower, the man who has ridden the circuits of multiple radio stations, with clients like Wendy's Aaron's, Sports Clips, TV and radio stations around the world, and the man who has been behind the drive of innumerable Ford Commercials. My good friend, Jeff Bell! Thanks Jeff for coming on the show! I had a blast getting to know your career a little better and taking this career journey from radio jock to Rockstar! If you'd like to get to know Jeff a bit better, you can check out his website and demos at http://JeffBellVoiceOver.com
Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!