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SPEECHLESS is real life in the voice over industry - our stories, resources, and unsolicited opinions. Plus, competition, financial fails, and nervousness to the point of mustache sweat. We share VO Business how-to’s, the awkward, the embarrassing, you know… real stuff. With 28-years combined experience and six-figure incomes, we are VO in-the-know. Sharing the good stuff with others because everybody needs a leg up.
Disclaimer: Although not profuse, the “F” word & “S” word are included in each show. You’re welcome.
Disclaimer: Although not profuse, the “F” word & “S” word are included in each show. You’re welcome.
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(VIDEO PODCAST) From Costumes to Casting Calls: Michelle Bush Spills AllMichelle Bush didn’t follow the traditional VO path—unless your version of “traditional” includes designing for Dancing with the Stars before hopping into the booth. In this episode, she shares how she found her voice (literally), the power of consistent workouts, and why community matters more than ever.She also dishes on how All the VO Ladies became a lifeline for women in voiceover—and how showing up (with curiosity and kindness) can open doors faster than a perfect slate.Whether you’re new to LA or just looking to deepen your VO roots, Michelle brings humor, heart, and a whole lot of helpful know-how.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Kalmenson & KalmensonVoices VoicecastingVoice Actors NetworkThe VoicecasterSoundBOX Studio Grouphttps://www.soundbox.la/All the VO Ladies InstagramCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) The VO Whisperer Tells All In this week's Speechless, we chat with Edge Studio’s head honcho, David Goldberg, who’s produced over 16,000 VO projects and still has the patience to tell us what most voice actors get wrong (spoiler: you're probably reading too fast).He spills the tea on:-Why thinking like the client books work (and why you probably didn’t).-The magic of pacing, spacing, and editing like you give a damn.-And yes, the weirdest VO direction ever: “Can you sound taller?”Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this one’s full of aha moments and mic drops.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Edge Studio"6 seconds to Say it Better" by David GoldbergCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Professional voiceovers with a purpose—supporting nonprofits, uplifting change-makers, and proving every voice can make a difference. Join us as we chat with Anne Cloud and Kari Swann, the brilliant minds behind VO4TP (Voiceover for the Planet)!Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Voiceover for the Planet 1% for the PlanetVoquent.comCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
“Lead generation” usually makes voice actors break into a sweat, pour a drink, or run screaming into a pillow. Nadia Marshall gets it, and created a course that shows you how to find clients your way. Nadia’s system is platform-agnostic, teaching you how to create a repeatable, customized lead gen workflow that suits your energy, your brand, and your brain. She’ll show you how to organize, track, and follow up with leads without becoming a full-time CRM zombie!Nadia gives you the strategy behind the outreach, so you understand who to reach out to, when, and why...on your terms.Whether you're new to marketing or just burnt out on “spray and pray” outreach, here’s another great course that gives you the tools, confidence, and sanity-saving systems to make lead gen a natural part of your business and not a soul-crushing chore.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Hunter.ioApollo.ioLead Generation Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide (by Nadia)-use promo code SPEECHLESSLGB for 15% offThe Voiceover Marketing Intensive (Tom Dheere & Nadia Marshall)-use promo code SPEECHLESSVMI for $10 offCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) In this episode, we get into it with Macha Kane, commercial producer at iHeart and resident casting czar. From her voiceover origin story (teen pipe dream to anatomy trivia champ ) to her current high-speed casting life, Macha spills all the behind-the-scenes tea.How casting works at iHeart (hint: it’s fast, furious, and 80% booked off demos).What makes her click “YES” on a VO talent—and what makes her click delete.Her biggest turn-offs in auditions (spoiler: announcer-y reads, slates when she asked for no slates, and files named like female/male).Why “sound” outperforms “age,” and how Gen Z speaks in a whole different melody How she keeps her creative ears fresh Plus, we chat about AI (ugh), VO trends, and why you should always name your file like your future in VO depends on it…because it kind of does.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:iHeart RadioCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) You know what’s better than learning how to cold email?Not having to.In this episode, Jonathan breaks down VO Inbox, the done-for-you outreach service for VOs who want their time and their sanity back.No spreadsheets. No bots. No BS. Just real leads and results you can track.Listen in and learn how to get in front of real buyers, without lifting a finger.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:VO InboxCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
1(VIDEO PODCAST) The VO Marketing Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed!Apollo.io isn’t just for sales bros...it’s for voice talent who are tired of yelling into the void. Dani States shows us how to stalk smarter, follow up like a pro, and actually enjoy email outreach (gasp).Don't miss Dani's webinar on July 9 at 1:00 p.m:Confused about what Apollo.io is, or how it actually works? This live demo gives you a clear, no-fluff walkthrough of how to use Apollo.io to simplify outreach, stay organized, and send follow-ups that get replies. Perfect for creatives who hate cold emailing but still want to book work.Register here Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Use Apollo Like a ProApolloDani States VOICEOVERVIEW CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Pop-Up VO: The Voiceover Workout your soul didn’t know It needed! Discover how failing faster makes you a better voice actor, according to DC Newman from Pop-Up VO. “Just be yourself."Cool. But what if you don’t know what that even sounds like in the booth?On this week’s Speechless, we meet DC, creator of Pop-Up VO: a $10 voiceover experience that’s part cold-read, part game-night, part confidence-breakthrough.We talk authenticity, failure, creative freedom…and why making terrible choices (on mic) might be the best VO training out there! Tune in and bring your weird.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:PopUp VOCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Want to book more podcast-style voiceover gigs? SiriusXM + Pandora producer Steve Pogatch shares what makes talent stand out—casual reads, real pacing, host energy, and zero sales voice. If you're in voiceover, you need to hear this. Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Shazam VO AtlantaConan O’Brien Needs a Friend Conan O’Brien bidet ad CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Ever wonder what casting directors actually do all day? Spoiler: it's 10% casting, 90% herding cats via email. From last-minute gender swaps to budgetless chaos ("you want what for how much?"), Lance Kistler spills the tea on the real VO casting hustle. Wanna know what gets talent shortlisted (and what makes them the human equivalent of hold music)? Tune in for truth bombs, voiceover wisdom, and a healthy dose of "WTF just happened?" Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Lance Kistler NAVA CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Mic Drop for Good is what happens when 100 voice actors say, “What if saving the world came with a pop filter?" Join our guests from 100 Voices Who Care, and learn about turning good voices into good deeds—one donation, one decibel at a time. Join us, laugh a little, give a lot.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:100 Voices Who Care100 Voices Instagram Jennifer Clark Danielle Famble Jennifer’s Podcast CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Your fearless hosts relive their most cringeworthy, humbling, and downright hilarious voiceover fails. Because hey — even seasoned pros have horror stories! And sometimes, the best lessons come from the jobs we didn’t nail. Here’s an honest ride through the blooper reel of our VO careers.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:James Clear CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Is it a cold, allergies, or…acid reflux? Carolyn Robson (our very own ‘Speechless’ Production Assistant!) shares with us how acid reflux can affect your voice, and what you can do about it.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Dr. Jonathan AvivThe Acid Watcher DietDr. Jonathan Aviv's The Acid Watcher Diet (Reflux) - Original Support GroupCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Season 5 is here, and we’re kicking things off with a VO Atlanta survival guide from the legendary Thom Pinto! Whether you’re a first-timer or a conference veteran, this episode is packed with insider tips to help you network smarter, learn better, and totally own your time at VO Atlanta. Plus, we tackle the BIG question: How do you keep your cool when performing for agents and casting directors? Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:VO Conference Strategies: Part 1Why Attend an Industry ConferenceVoice Over Conferences: Why? What? Where? When?Thom PintoCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Marie is the ultimate professional voice artist with a background as varied as the roles she voices. Join us as we learn about her path along the way.
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
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VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Marie Westbrook
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST)
We’re spilling the tea on how we built our systems, set up our careers for success, and how you can do it too—with a little help from The Speechless VO Career Planner. This planner is chock full of resources and prompts that help you prioritize your business goals, build lists, create tasks and turn them into actionable steps.
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
EPISODE SPONSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS:
Please visit our sponsors!
VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Speechless 2025 VO Career Planner
Nic Redman
Lori Alan
Georgethe.tech
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST)
Issa Lopez: a bi-lingual voice talent, who steals our hearts with her story!
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
EPISODE SPONSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS:
Please visit our sponsors!
VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Issa Lopez
Josh Goodman
Mara Junot
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST)
Joan Baker & Rudy Gaskins Discuss SOVAS, That’s Voiceover, and Voice Arts Awards Origins and SOVAS Membership Benefits. Get the skinny and see what’s in store for this year’s SOVAS Awards and That’s Voiceover Conference!
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
EPISODE SPONSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS:
Please visit our sponsors!
VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
SOVAS
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) Building Doors - uplifting women’s voices in a man’s world.
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
EPISODE SPONSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS:
Please visit our sponsors!
VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Building Doors
Christy Harst
Her LinkedIn
Her Insta
Her FB
Her YouTube
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
(VIDEO PODCAST) NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) is a social impact non-profit association created to advocate and promote the advancement of the voice acting industry through action, education, inclusion, and benefits.
Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/
Sign up for our exclusive membership to join us once per month for a live conversation and VO business therapy. https://www.speechlessvo.com/speechless-community
EPISODE SPONSORS & AFFILIATE LINKS:
Please visit our sponsors!
VOICEOVERXTRA
VOICEOVER RESOURCE GUIDE
VAFORVO
BODALGO
RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:
Joe Gaudet
NAVA
The Voiceover Survey
CONTACT INFO:
Podcast Home
Website
YouTube
Instagram
Email: SpeechlessVO@gmail.com
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Music: Rick Wilson
Editing: Hamza Latif
Written and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka
Production Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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