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Chewing The Fat

Chewing The Fat
Author: Robb Smith
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Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the writing of our stories leads us in to some dark places. Here we explore those beautiful, messy, human stories and what people just like you are doing to help keep the darkness at bay. I'm glad you found us, know you're not alone. Sit a spell and let’s chew the fat.
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Being a military kid and bouncing from town to town can be hard, but it can also open your mind to things you might never have had the chance to experience. Experience is what our guest this week picked up along the way and he is sharing it back through his music. Follow Jack on instagram - @jackpres Check out his music at JackPres.com Check out the Pressure video on YouTube Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkn...
From singing in choir as child to performing beat poetry to rapping to voice acting, Terry Briscoe's voice has always been integral to his life's journey. Hear how he got from there to here and highs and lows along the way. Follow Terry on Instagram - @tbrisvoevo And check out his website BriscoeVO.com Here are links to some other podcasts Terry mentioned in this episode: Leo Brawn The Microphone Insider Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. C...
If you have a wanderer's soul you might can relate to this week's guest but even he was surprised when he wandered into a new career just a couple of weeks after moving to this country! Ian Russell is here to tell us about his wanderings and the ups and downs along the way to becoming The British Voice and The Video Game Guy! Follow Ian on Instagram - @thebritishvoice check out his website: british-voiceovers.com and also check out our audio drama performance together on Gather By The Ghost L...
Welcome to the 100th Episode!!! If you are Gen X like me then you have heard my guest's voice all throughout some of your most awesome years growing up! Joe Cipriano was the voice telling you to go see Fast Times at Ridgemont High, he was the voice telling you which comedies to watch on that new network FOX, and countless other times his dulcet tones entered your earholes. Now hear how it all started for this good Italian boy from Connecticut, including the ups and downs along the way. Follow...
Sunny, Funny Midwestern Mom, Katie Jostock wraps up this season (and this year) talking about her journey from Teacher to Voice Actor, as well as her bouts of depression and how she made it through. Follow Katie on Instagram - @katiejostockvo and TikTok - @katie.jostock And check out her website, KatieJostock.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if ...
Have you ever had an experience at an early age that impacted you so much, it set the course for your life? Our guest this week Voice Actor & Accountability Coach Billie Jo Konze had just such an experience. Find out what it was and how it set into motion a not so straight path to the future but one full of lessons along the way. Follow Billie on Instagram - @billiejovo Connect with Billie Jo Konze on LinkedIn Check out her website: billiejovo.com Take a listen to her podcast "Scratch, C...
Have you ever been told that you act irritable all the time and it seems like the smallest things can set you off? That was the case for this week's guest, Voice Actor Paul Schmidt, and it wasn't until much later in life that he discovered the root cause and the way to freedom. Follow Paul on Instagram - @vopro.pro Subscribe to his YouTube Channel Connect on LinkedIn to Paul Schmidt VO and check out VOPro.pro to join his community and learn about the business of being a creative ...
Have you had classes that you thought were a breeze but never thought of how they could become a career? My guest this week decided to do just that and turn his innate ability to learn language into an almost two decade career in teaching. Follow Adam on Instagram - @senorcowcow Watch and subscribe to Itty Bitty Bob on YouTube Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd al...
Have you ever thought that everything was falling into place in your life only to have one of the things you wanted most be just out of reach? My guest this week talks about growing up in a small town, becoming Country Music Association Award Winner for Best Radio Personality, and still feeling incomplete because of infertility. Listen to Daniel (and Ken) on US101, us101country.com Follow Daniel on Instagram - @QuietWyatt101 Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you ...
Have you ever felt like it was just easier to tell yourself stories to stay entertained instead of putting yourself out there to possibly be disappointed or shunned? Our guest this week Chealsy Reaves says that her love of storytelling started that way because of moving around so much as a military kid. Find out how those asotries are now making it out of her head an on tho the big screen. Follow Chealsy on Instagram - @chealsyr Follow her production company's projects on IG @unpackdaily an...
Have you ever been faced with a decision that changed the course of your life but you didn't know it at the time? This week we hear how that happened for our guest Storyteller Bill Grant. And hear his great perspective on fear and anxiety. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn and follow As Told By Agency on Facebook & Instagram or check out their website, AsToldByAgency.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness a...
Have you ever had the urge to create some form of art but were too timid, shy, or embarrassed to start? Digital and Comic Book Artist, Artsume Shae, is my guest this week and encourages you to Make Something knowing that the first time is probably not going to be great, because that's how it is for everyone. Follow Shae on instagram - @artsume_shae Also check out her comic Space Ultima Subscribe to her YouTube channel @artsumeshae and check out her live Twitch stream sessions, artsume_shae ...
Telling stories is something that we as a people have done forever and being able to take someone else's words and make you feel connected to them is the art and magic of Voice Acting. Our beautiful, messy, human story this episode comes from one of those talented artist / magician's, Voice Actor Andrew Morrison. ***Between the time we recorded this episode and its release, Andrew has garnered himself an OVC Award nomination. Congratulations Andrew!*** Check out Andrew's website: AndrewDMo...
Have you ever had a hobby that others thought was worthless? Hear how a passion for breakdancing uncovered skills that translated directly to the business financial world and ultimately lead to build an empire of his own. Follow Dan on Instagram - @danthomasdaily & @imdanthomas and if you want to learn more about growing your Socials with Dan & Travis, check out SocialBoom.info Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Kee...
Have you ever wondered what happens during the songs when the microphone is off on your favorite radio stations? Radio veteran Dakota West tells us some of his favorite stories from behind the mic and also how he dealt with the down days and uncertainty of working in an industry like radio. Keep up with Dakota on Instagram - @justcallmegrandpoppa & @westtalentgroup and on Facebook & LinkedIn Also check out his websites, WestTalentGroup.com, RetroConcertSeries.com A...
Have you ever wondered how dubbed movies and series happen? And how when you know they are speaking a different language it looks like the English words are coming out? Here's a hint... Mouth Flaps! My guest this week Jessica Blue is the Mistress of Mouth Flaps and will tell us all about it! Follow Jessica on Instagram @bluehairjess also on LinkedIn & Facebook and her website, JessicaBlue.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. C...
Have you ever felt like you were at a cross roads and didn't know which path to take? Our guest this week decided to take the path he hadn't planned and his candid storytelling provides a fascinating glimpse into his eclectic journey through various artistic endeavors, highlighting the highs and lows of his experiences in the creative world. Follow Brad on Instagram @thevoiceofbrad or LinkedIn Check out his website: TheVoiceOfBrad.com and his podcasts: Inside Voice & Gentleman Space...
Have you ever thought to yourself that there just is never any good news reported nowadays? Charmain Zimmerman Brackett did and she did something about it to raise the spirits of everyone! Check out AugustaGoodNews.com Follow Charmain & Augusta Good News on Instagram - @charmain_augusta_good_news And on Facebook at AugustaGoodNews Connect with Charmain on LinkedIn And get a copy of her books on Amazon or at The Book Tavern! Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, y...
Have you ever if maybe your dreams weren't too big but rather where you are from is just too small? Well that kinda happened to our guest this week except where he was from was too big and distracting and he kept feeling lost. It wasn't until he moved to a small town in Iowa did he find himself and his long dormant dream. Check out Tyler's website, TylerSmithVoice.com Follow Tyler on Instagram - @tylersmithvoice as well as LinkedIn and Facebook Support the show If you'd like to support this ...
Have you ever thought "If I could have a live in therapist..."? Voice Actor Anton H. Gill actually had one and will let you know how that went for a college student finding his way. Follow Anton on Instagram - @anton.gill Friend Anton on Facebook Check out his website, AntonHGill.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and r...