Atlanta Voiceover Studio

How to navigate the world of voiceover with the VO industry's top professionals

About the show

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.

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Episodes

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    Episode 42: SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS with Actress Gabrielle Byndloss

    May 1st, 2023  |  25 mins 57 secs

    Atlanta actor and voice talent, Gabrielle Byndloss, played Olivia Walker in The Falcon & the Winter Soldier, Brenda in Ozark, and Tesssa Holt in NCIS Hawaii to name a few projects, She is also a yoga instructor and offers yoga classes on-demand via YoGabrielle.com. And offers Women’s Empowerment Workshops and career consultations.

    Outside of creating a following of over 10k in one year, Gabrielle has cultivated a community of actors on IG that support each other through the comments section. Her growth shows in numbers but the real growth is in creating a safe space for actors to feel empowered that didn’t exist before.That’s one of the things we’re going to talk about today - how, as creatives/artists, can we maximize our social media presence.

    *In this episode, we discuss - *

    • How to determine what content to share on social media
    • Tips on fitting social media into your schedule
    • Navigating social media algorithms and updates
    • Gabrielle’s favorite social media tools

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    Episode 41: ZERO to FULL-TIME in 2 YEARS with Larry Hudson

    March 27th, 2023  |  36 mins 52 secs

    From being on unemployment to going full-time in voiceover in 2 years, Larry has been a successful working voiceover talent in Los Angeles since 2009.
    He has been teaching his Adobe Audition and Audacity Classes for the past 11 years with over 1,500 people successfully completing the course. In addition, he leads a weekly VO workout group and offers other VO business webinars on organization and etiquette in voiceover.
    He attributes his fast success to his organizational prowess along with hard work and enthusiastic diligence. Larry’s client list includes Disney, Lexus, Toyota, Krups, KB Home, Tropicana, Quaker Oats & Kubota Corp. just to name a few.

    In this episode, hear -
    How Larry was able to go from zero to full-time in 2 years
    The 4 questions he asked himself that propelled his career forward
    The biggest challenges talent face regarding tech and VO editing software PLUS how he has structured his classes to overcome them.
    How many auditions does it take to book your first VO job and why is it that number?

    Learn more about Larry’s Audacity and Adobe Classes and sign up here:
    https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/

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    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 38: The ORIGINAL SIRI: Susan Bennett

    March 1st, 2023  |  25 mins 20 secs

    Susan Bennett is known as the original voice of Siri. Before that, she sang on hundreds of commercial jingles (famously, Tillie the All Time Teller for the first successful ATM in the US), and backup vocals on tour with Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison. That led her to a career in voiceover. She has voiced spots for Coca Cola, IBM, Papa John's Pizza, McDonald's, AT&T, Wendy's, Goodyear, Ford, Chiquita and more.

    In this episode, we discuss -
    How Susan became the voice of Siri
    Her advice to VO talent regarding Text to Speech & AI jobs
    The things she’s done that have most positively impacted her career

    Check out our BONUS question with SUSAN on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Susan shares how AI & Text to Speech will impact the Voiceover Industry in the next decade

    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

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    Episode 40: J. MICHAEL COLLINS TALKING VO ATLANTA

    February 1st, 2023  |  21 mins 22 secs

    With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations. In addition, J. Michael has established himself as a leading industry authority & demo producer. Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry’s largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats.

    Check out our BONUS questions with J MICHAEL on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where J Michael shares how to get the most out of a VO conference
    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

    LEARN MORE + REGISTER FOR VO ATLANTA HERE: https://www.voatlanta.me/shop/
    (Don't miss Mike & Heidi's Breakout Session on creating a sustainable VO Career, Heidi's X-Session where we will create your PERSONAL BRAND KIT, the Atlanta Panel and Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway leading some Kids sessions)

    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

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    Episode 39: LA VOICEOVER AGENT Portia Scott

    January 1st, 2023  |  29 mins 2 secs

    Portia is the Director of Voiceover at Coast to Coast Talent Group in Los Angeles. Her clients have booked hundreds of broadcast TV and radio commercials and several national campaigns for Spotify, Chewy, Sonic, Corona Light, Wells Fargo, Wendy’s, and T-Mobile to name a few. She also represents talent that can be heard on Nickelodeon’s “The Loud House Movie”, Disney + “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” and Warner Animation Group’s “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

    In this episode, we talk about:
    The PROS of having an agent
    One thing talent can do to improve their auditions
    The average time it takes to get agent representation
    Agent communication tips
    The average time it takes talent to book once they get on with an agent

    *Check out our BONUS questions with PORTIA on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Portia answers WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO SEEK VO REPRESENTATION *

    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

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    Episode 37: HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Challenges in VO + How to Overcome Them

    December 1st, 2022  |  22 mins 51 secs

    As we wrap up another year, we wanted to share some hope and encouragement. Pursuing a voiceover career is not without it's challenges but with each challenge comes an opportunity to learn and grow.
    In this episode, several of our Atlanta Voiceover Studio instructors share challenges they've faced and how they've gotten through them.

    Mike, Heidi & the whole AVS Team wish you a wonderful, hope-filled holiday season.

    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

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    Episode 36: The VOICE of the PLANE TRAIN - Sharon Feingold

    November 1st, 2022  |  18 mins 3 secs

    Sharon Feingold is an internationally-recognized voiceover actress as the voice of the “Plane Train” at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as well as the main brand voice for HGTV.

    In this episode, we talk about:
    How Sharon became the voice of the plane train at the world’s busiest airport
    Sharon’s most challenging season in VO and how she navigated it
    Something she wished she knew before she got into VO
    Sharon’s words of encouragement to other voice talent

    Find Sharon here: https://www.sharonfeingold.com

    *Check out our BONUS questions with SHARON on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Sharon talks about the BEST VO Advice she’s ever gotten and what makes a great voice talent *

    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

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    Episode 35: Real Life VO Journey with Brian Bremer

    October 1st, 2022  |  36 mins 9 secs

    Brian Bremer is, what we determined on the podcast, a voiceover SAGE! With over 20 years experience, Brian has seen a lot along his VO journey. Today, he’s the voice of Planters Mr. Peanut, Nick on the Walking Dead video game and many more projects. He’s also our Intro to Voiceover & Intro to Animation workshop instructor.

    In this episode we talk about -
    How his rock band playing at the Olympics led to his VO career
    The one thing that would’ve made his journey easier
    And the key to a long and successful VO career

    Learn more about the Intro to VO Workshop (Live - In Person or Virtual): https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-voiceover-workshop/

    On-Demand Intro to VO Workshop
    https://provoiceovertraining.com

    Intro to Animation:
    https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-animation-workshop/

    Check out our BONUS questions with BRIAN on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Brian shares the best VO advice he’s received, what makes a great talent & more VO wisdom.

    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

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    Episode 34: AI/TEXT TO SPEECH: How it will impact VO with Jim Kennelly & Sam Ufret of Lotas Productions

    September 1st, 2022  |  18 mins 12 secs

    Jim Kennelly is the owner of Lotas Productions. Sam Ufret has been running the board at Lotas since 2017. Lotas is a New York recording studio that offers services in casting, directing and recording. They are also recognized as a leader in the realm of AI/Text to Speech. We talk to Jim and Sam about the impact AI/Text to Speech is having on the voiceover industry and the impact it will have in the future.

    We talk about:
    Why is AI/Text to Speech appealing to clients/brands?
    How has AI/Text to Speech affected the VO industry so far and how will it affect it in the future?
    What determines a “good” AI/Text to Speech voice?
    What are the qualities or skills we need to have as voice talent for an AI/Text to Speech job?
    Red Flags to look for when VO talent come across an AI/Text to Speech audition
    What can we, as voice talent, do to prepare for a world of AI/Text to Speech?

    Check out our BONUS questions with JIM & SAM on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where they share
    1| How long will it be before AI/Text to Speech takes all our jobs
    2| How should talent approach an audition where they ask for a “Siri” or “Alexa” type voice?
    3| How can talent seek out AI/Text to Speech opportunities

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    Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing

    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 33: AUDIOBOOKS with Curt Bonnem

    August 1st, 2022  |  31 mins 56 secs

    Curt Bonnem is an award-winning audiobook narrator with over 100 books to his name. With his audiobook success and background as an actor, sound design and engineering, he makes the perfect instructor for our Virtual Audiobook Class.
    In this episode, we talk to Curt about:
    How he got into audiobook narration
    His most challenging book and season in his career
    What he wishes he’d known from the beginning
    The amazing tool he created for narrators

    Sign up for Curt’s Audiobook Class here:
    https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-audiobook-narration-virtual-class/

    RESOURCES TALKED ABOUT IN PODCAST:
    Karen Common’s Narrators Road Map - https://www.narratorsroadmap.com
    Curt’s App - http://recording-tracker.narratedby.me

    Check out our BONUS questions with CURT on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Curt gives the best VO advice he’s ever received, his favorite audiobook genre and what makes a great audiobook narrator.

    CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i
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    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 32: PANDORA RADIO PRODUCER Steve Pogatch

    July 1st, 2022  |  26 mins 11 secs

    Steve Pogatch is the Sr. Manager of Voiceover Operations of Studio Resonate (SXM Media-SiriusXM/Pandora/Stitcher). In addition to producing thousands of high quality audio ads in the 8+ years he’s been at Pandora, Steve has been the go-to guy for all things VO Casting, VO Direction and VO Quality for Studio Resonate at Pandora/SiriusXM/Stitcher. He’s been responsible the past few years for recruiting, auditioning and curating new talent for the Pandora VO Roster as well as managing the Pandora VoiceOver Roster.

    In Steve’s Episode, We Talk About:
    The difference between podcast and radio ads
    What Pandora looks for in talent for their roster
    Home Studio Dos
    How to vary “natural, real” reads

    Check out our BONUS questions with STEVE on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Steve shares the #1 thing clients look for, how many submissions they get versus # they bring on and the biggest DON’T when submitting to Pandora .

    STAND FOR SONIC DIVERSITY:
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    Cheez-It + Pandora Collaboration - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cheez-it-teams-up-with-pandora-to-create-first-ever-sonically-aged-cheese-snack-using-music-from-iconic-hip-hop-artists-301546401.html

    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 31: ANIMATION with Lisa Biggs

    June 1st, 2022  |  39 mins 25 secs

    Lisa Biggs is a voice talent, coach, producer, casting director, and conference leader that works in animation. She has been lending her unique and memorable sound to national campaigns and global brands for nearly two decades. From animation studios to big brand ad agencies to toy makers, Lisa’s voice is in demand for A-list clients around the world.

    In this episode we talk about:
    How to have an animation career outside of LA
    One of the most challenging seasons for Lisa and how she got through it
    The one thing voiceover talent should grasp to create a successful career
    What’s made the biggest impact in Lisa’s VO career
    And we play a game inspired by pop star Pink!

    Follow Lisa here:
    https://www.lisabiggs.com

    Check out our BONUS questions with LISA on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Lisa gives the best VO advice she’s received, her favorite VO genre and what makes a great VO talent.

    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 30: Real Life VO Journey with Chloe Dolandis

    May 1st, 2022  |  29 mins 51 secs

    Chloe was exposed to voiceover at a young age and her career has been a long and interesting one. Working for brands like Universal Studios, HBO Latin America, Nickelodeon, HP, Harley-Davidson, and others, she has achieved great accolades. Her career has not been completely smooth though. Hear her talk about some of the challenges she faced, how she got through them and what she wishes she knew from the start.

    We also talk about -
    The one thing that has helped her most in her VO career
    Advice for beginners
    And advice for seasoned voice actors

    Sign up for Chloe’s Agent Rep Prep Class here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-agent-rep-prep-class/

    Check out our BONUS questions with CHLOE on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Chloe gives the best VO advice she’s received, her favorite VO genre and what makes a great VO talent.

    CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i
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    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 29: BEING A VO ENTREPRENEUR with Marc Guss

    April 1st, 2022  |  56 mins 9 secs

    Marc Guss is co-founder of ACM Talent (Voiceover Management Agency) and a top global social media influencer in his field. Vice president for over a decade at William Morris, Marc represented A-list celebrity and iconic voiceover talent. He is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate and a board member of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). Marc’s book, Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways from an Industry Insider was just released.

    *In this episode, we talk to Marc about: *
    His journey from answering the phones to co-owning ACM
    Difference between an Agent & a Manager
    How to know when you’re ready for a Manager
    What it takes to be a VO entrepreneur
    How can VO talent create their business

    Check out our BONUS questions with MARC on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where he gives us 2 Tips for Social Media Success + Where He Sees VO in 5 Years.

    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 28: Real Life VO Journey with Jill Perry

    March 1st, 2022  |  28 mins 57 secs

    If you’ve wondered if voiceover is a sustainable career, listen to Jill Perry’s story! She’s been a full-time voiceover talent for 25 years. From working at Starbucks to trading her furniture for web design, Jill has had quite the journey. Her story will make you laugh and cry. She’s one of our private coaches, as well as a Beginner Intensive instructor.

    *More fun stuff in her episode, including - *
    Her first VO job for Lifetime
    How she was the voice of the Statue of Liberty & “sold” jewelry in Japan
    Hear the surprising thing that has helped Jill most in her VO career
    What to expect from Jill’s Beginner Intensive

    Sign up for Jill’s Beginner Intensive Class HERE
    Sign up to do private coaching with Jill HERE

    Check out our BONUS questions with JILL on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Jill gives the best VO advice she’s received, her favorite VO genre and what makes a great VO talent.

    CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up)
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    YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs

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    Episode 27: VO Atlanta Founder Gerald Griffith

    February 1st, 2022  |  35 mins 54 secs

    Gerald Griffith is founder and President of Voiceover City and VO Atlanta, the largest annual VO event. This is the last year of VO Atlanta, so in this episode we talk to Gerald about:

    How did VO Atlanta come about
    What Gerald hopes for the last year of VO Atlanta
    3 Nuggets of Wisdom he’s learned from all the VO experts he’s worked with
    What makes great voice talent
    What to expect from the last year of VO Atlanta

    Sign up for the last VO Atlanta: https://vms.swoogo.com/voatlanta2022

    Check out our BONUS questions with GERALD on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where Gerald gives his advice on how to get the most from VO conferences and what makes great voice talent.

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