Mike Stoudt
Co-Host of Atlanta Voiceover Studio
Co-owner of Atlanta Voiceover Studio and Pro Voiceover Training
Professional voiceover talent for 20 years
Mike Stoudt has hosted 65 Episodes.
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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 AtlantaSign 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.
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com**Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail
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Episode 26: VOICE123 with Natasha Marchewka
January 1st, 2022 | 25 mins 26 secs
Struggle to figure out how to make pay to plays, specifically Voice123, work for you? Natasha Marchewka, co-creator (along with Katherine Tole) of the Voice123 Pros course, is our guest today. She not only talks about how to be successful on Voice123 but gives us some great VO business tips in general!
In this episode, we cover:
Natasha’s VO journey
Tips on how to create a successful voiceover business
How to have a sustainable VO career
Actionable things voice talent can do to create a better career
Advice for getting the most out of Voice123She also kicks off our AVS VOICEOVER CHALLENGE! Every WEEKDAY in January, we’re posting a simple challenge on social media to help you create a sustainable business...but in bite-sized chunks. Sign up for our email newsletter because that’s where we’ll send you the “how-to” for each challenge!
EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP:
https://bit.ly/AVSemailCheck out our BONUS questions with NATASHA on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where we talk about a helpful Voice123 tip, her most helpful app/tech and the best advice she has to creating a successful VO career.
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comFollow Natasha + Sign up for Voice123 Pros:
https://www.instagram.com/natasha_vox/
https://www.instagram.com/speechlessvo/
Sign up for Natasha’s Email Newsletter here: https://natashamarchewka.com
V123 Pros - https://www.v123pros.com
Website - https://natashamarchewka.com
Speechless VO - https://www.youtube.com/speechlessreallifevo -
Episode 25: Real Life VO Journey with Trevor Johns
December 1st, 2021 | 23 mins 3 secs
Trevor Johns has been a voice actor for over 2 decades voicing spots for Scana Energy, Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, Minit Mart, Virtue HairCare, UPS, and more. With a history in radio and TV/Film, Trevor now shares her experience, insight and knowledge as a Beginner Intensive Class instructor & private coach at Atlanta Voiceover Studio.
In this episode, we cover:
How she met her husband (it’s a good story!)
How she got started in VO
The most challenging part of her career
Something she wished she’d known at the beginning of her career
Advice for beginners and prosCheck out our BONUS questions with TREVOR on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where we talk about the BEST VO advice she’s received, her favorite VO genre and what makes a great VO talent.
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comFind Trevor Johns:
http://trevorjohnsvoiceovers.com
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Episode 24: PAY TO PLAYS with Rolf Veldman CEO of Voice123
November 1st, 2021 | 23 mins 50 secs
Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. An impassioned storyteller, Rolf considers himself an entrepreneurial historian who loves board games, scuba diving, cycling, and doing his bit to change the world for the better. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry.
In this episode, we cover:
What are AI/TTS (Text to Speech Voices)?
Learn what Voice123 found out from surveying their buyers about AI/TTS voiceover.
Based on those findings, what is the impact AI/TTS will have on talent and the industry as a whole.
Reason behind the Backstage & Voice123 merger + what that means for talent
Behind the scenes look at Voice123 - how it screens buyers, how it filters job opportunities for voice talent and what you can do to increase your opportunities.
What qualities do the most successful talent possess?Check out our BONUS questions with ROLF where we talk about the TOP things buyers are looking for in a voice talent + a breakdown of the Voice123 tiers - why is the purpose & what does it mean for voice talent.
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comVoice123
Announcement of partnering with Backstage
State of AI voices reportFind Voice123:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
InstagramFind Rolf Veldman:
Twitter
LinkedInWanna learn more about how to get the most from Voice123? Check out V123 Pros Course: https://www.v123pros.com/optimizing-v123
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Episode 23: HOME STUDIOS with James Younger
October 1st, 2021 | 29 mins 9 secs
Does setting up a Home Studio intimidate you? Home Studio expert James Younger walks you through some of the top challenges most people face and what to do about them! Don't miss the BONUS questions we asked him (find it on our YouTube page...link below)!
Sign up for James Intro to Home Studio Set-Ups here
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-intro-to-home-studio-workshop/**Sign up for LEARN ADOBE AUDITION here - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-learn-adobe-audition-virtual-class/
**Sign up for LEARN AUDACITY here - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-learn-audacity-virtual-class/
Learn How to Set up a Home Studio with On-Demand Classes here: https://provoiceovertraining.com
Check out our BONUS questions with JAMES where we talk about the TOP 3 issues people face setting up a home studio, if you need skill or prior knowledge to set up a home studio & a home studio secret/tip!
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8RfsFollow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 22: AUDIOBOOKS with Studio Owner & Narrator Erin Spencer
September 1st, 2021 | 27 mins 55 secs
Erin Spencer is an LA based producer and Audie winning narrator and director. She's performed on over 150 audiobooks and directed just as many. She started her own audiobook production company called One Night Stand Studios after working with Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, MacMillan and others.
**Learn more about Erin on her website: **https://onenightstandstudios.com
And sign up for her audiobook workshop here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-audiobook-demo-workshop/
*Check out our BONUS questions with ERIN here *
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8RfsFollow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 21: Real Life VO Journey with Steve Henderson
August 2nd, 2021 | 13 mins 32 secs
Steve Henderson (aka Good Pipes VO) is an accomplished voice actor who you will know from a Lays ad, Nascar, Cartoon Network, Georgia-Pacific, Chick-fil-A and more. Steve also teaches The Character of You class at Atlanta Voiceover Studio. He has an amazing, announcer-type voice but struggled to find his natural, authentic voice...which led him to create a curriculum helping others find theirs. In this episode, hear -
- how he got started in voiceover
- some of the challenges he's faced along the way
- advice for other "announcer-type" voiceover talent
- what he wished at the beginning of his career
- and why he came up with the curriculum for The Character of You class.
Also, don't forget to check out Steve's BONUS questions on our YouTube page -
- the thing Steve did for his career that was most impactful
- his marketing tips
- and weird pre-session or audition rituals
Learn more about Steve on his website: https://goodpipesvo.com
And sign up for his class here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/classes/
*Check out our BONUS questions with STEVE here *
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8RfsFollow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 20: VIDEO GAMES with Andrea Chang of Hi-Rez Studios
July 1st, 2021 | 32 mins 57 secs
Andrea Chang is a video game/audio director at Hi-Rez Studios. Hi-Rez is a Georgia-based industry leading video game developer who has worked on SMITE, Paladins, ROGUE and Realm Royale.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Andrea's journey into video games
- How COVID impacted video games
- Is there a certain type of voice that's best for video games?
- Are credits important in video games
- Is improv okay in video game auditions?
- Can talent self pitch for video games?
PLUS check out our BONUS questions all about VIDEO GAME DEMOS here -
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8RfsFollow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 19: Real Voiceover Journey with Aaron Goodson
June 1st, 2021 | 14 mins 3 secs
Aaron is one of our Beginner Intensive instructors at Atlanta Voiceover Studio. His voiceover journey went from an accidental acting class to being accepted into NYU's Tisch School of the Arts to 12+ years of teaching teenagers. He's been crushing VO with commercial campaigns with GoPuff, Taco Bell, the NBA and more!
Sign up for Aaron's Beginner Intensive Class here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/classes/
*PLUS...check out the BONUS interview where we discuss: *
- Biggest VO Failure
- What Aaron would tell Beginner VO talent
- Hardest Thing He's Ever Had to Sell
*Find the BONUS interview on our YOUTUBE page (or social): *
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio*FIND AARON HERE: *
http://aaronsgoodson.comAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 18: DEMOS with ERIC ROMANOWSKI
May 1st, 2021 | 25 mins 55 secs
With a background in radio production, Eric Romanowski shifted to focus on producing radio imaging demos. In this podcast, we talk to Eric about what makes a great demo, ways talent can get in the way of an excellent demo, why demos are so important and what are the current demo trends.
PLUS...check out the BONUS interview where we discuss:
- Demo No-Nos
- Things that set VO Talent Apart
- VO Branding
Find the BONUS interview on our YOUTUBE page (or social):
YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/w4v2xbnk
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudioFIND ERIC HERE:
https://www.earblowingaudio.comAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
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Episode 17: Voiceover ACTING with Actress Angela Davis
April 3rd, 2021 | 21 mins 5 secs
Actress Angela Davis is known for her roles on-screen in The Accountant, The Resident, Cloak & Dagger, P-Valley, along with many others. In addition to acting on screen, Angela teaches acting and is also a voice actress.
On the podcast, you'll hear:
- Angela's journey to acting
- How she ended up adding voiceover to her on screen acting
- What's different between on screen acting and voiceover
Join Angela for her ACTING for VOICEOVER WORKSHOP Saturday MAY 8th
Find out more details here:
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/workshops/Information on Angela's Acting Classes -
https://www.acther.comAtlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comFollow us on social
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
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Episode 16: Voiceover Websites with Web Designer Brian Roberts
March 1st, 2021 | 22 mins 46 secs
Have you heard that you need a website for your voiceover business but no idea where to start or what needs to be on it? Brian Roberts is a voiceover talent and a website designer. He and his partner Monika Aerodoll create websites for voice actors specifically. In this episode, we talk about:
- What basic things do you need to get a website up and running.
- Why is a website important for voice actors.
- What is SEO and why do we need it?
Example of Brian's Website: http://talktomebrian.com/
Contact Brian & Monika:
[email protected]
[email protected]Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops -
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comFollow us on social:
facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio
twitter.com/atlvostudio
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Episode 15: Real Voiceover Journey with MARIA PENDOLINO
February 1st, 2021 | 23 mins 39 secs
Everyone's voiceover journey is different and this episode features the talented Maria Pendolino and her VO journey.
Maria is an award winning professional voice talent with a background in musical theatre and film. In 2019, she launched MillennialVoiceover.com, aiming to help companies "speak millennial." And she came in second in the "Fastest Talking New Yorker" contest at Madison Square Garden.
Hear how Maria got where she is and the lessons she learned along the way.
FOLLOW MARIA:
https://www.voicebymaria.com*FOR VO TRAINING, CLASSES (in-person and virtual) and other RESOURCES, check out - *
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comHOME STUDIO SET-UP RESOURCES
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/home-studio-help/*EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN UP: *
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Episode 14: Organization Tips for Voiceover Actors with Laura Ray
January 1st, 2021 | 26 mins 5 secs
Laura Ray has been a professional organizer for over 14 years helping individuals and businesses. She sat down with Heidi Rew to share tips specifically for voiceover actors. In this episode, Laura covers -
- Email organization
- Desktop organization
- Financial organization
- Home Studio/Office Organization
- Time Organization
Schedule a consultation with Laura and find more resources here:
https://organizeatlanta.com
Contact Laura: [email protected]*FOR TRAINING, CLASSES (in-person and virtual) and other RESOURCES, check out - *
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comHOME STUDIO SET-UP RESOURCES
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/home-studio-help/*EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN UP: *
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Episode 13: E-Learning Expert and VO Talent Christi Bowen
December 1st, 2020 | 23 mins 21 secs
Christi Bowen lives in Nashville, TN and began her full-time voiceover career in 2011. Since then, she's created a VO group in Nashville with over 85 members, become a producer for Virtual VO Atlanta and is director of corporate and e-learning for ACM Talent Management.
Christi shares:
- Her journey from radio and media to full-time voiceover - how one door closed and another opened.
- How to figure out which voiceover genres to pursue
- Why E-Learning is different than other genres and how to use that to get jobs
- How to find E-Learning jobs
- And Christi's toughest lesson she's learning in voiceover
To find out more about Christi & follow her -
https://www.christibowen.comFOR TRAINING, CLASSES (in-person and virtual) and other RESOURCES, check out -
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comHOME STUDIO SET-UP RESOURCES
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/home-studio-help/EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN UP:
https://mailchi.mp/83379552bb7b/10voiceovertips -
Episode 12: From Beginner to Pro
November 1st, 2020 | 37 mins 22 secs
Hearing other people's voiceover journeys can be so inspiring! We asked 7 talent that have come through Atlanta Voiceover Studio to share their story of going from Beginner to Pro, their fears along the way and what they wished they had known.
FOR TRAINING, CLASSES (in-person and virtual) and other RESOURCES, check out -
www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com
www.ProVoiceoverTraining.comHOME STUDIO SET-UP RESOURCES
https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/home-studio-help/EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN UP:
https://mailchi.mp/83379552bb7b/10voiceovertips