How Do You Say That?!

Short trailer for Episode 163 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karl Jenkinson.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 162 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Machteld van der Gaag joins Sam and Mark from Amsterdam to talk about International English - it's not British, it's not American - but what is it... and is it possible to really nail it? We create a masterclass in what NOT to do! We look at how voicing a corporate script to pictures can lead to so odd sentence breaks... and how to manifest the work you want!Our VO question this week is all about the types of work we're booked for, and whether it's the work we want to be doing!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1To help prevent future sciatica pain, Carl works on building strength in his core and back. Strong muscles help stabilise the body and the act of building muscles is in many ways a neural activity. You probably associate exercise with your muscles or heart but recent studies have shown that when we lift weights our nervous system actually gets stronger before our biceps. Working out increases neurons in certain parts of the brain.Script 2You could be forgiven for thinking the maritime industry is a woman’s worldWe refer to ships as sheThey are named by lady sponsorsThey sail upon a sea often thought of as a motherBut let’s be honestThe maritime world may still seem a male-dominated oneAnd that is a shame.We want to work with the most talented, hardworking peopleQualities that do not recognise the boundaries of genderSo if we want to be the best at what we doWe need to be open to everyoneWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Machteld van der Gaag has been a voice actor for over 30 years! She’s trilingual - her mother tongue is Dutch, her birth language is French and her adolescent language is English! She is based in Amsterdam - and a former copywriter. Machteld works across lots of VoiceOver genres: from web-video’s, commercials and IVR - to elearning, audiotours and audiobooks. She’s also the moderator of the Dutch voice over group and a singer of French chansons (or songs to the rest of us non-trilingual folk!).Machteld's Website@machteldchante on InstagramMachteld on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 162 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Machteld van der Gaag.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 161 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Caroline Ramsay joins Sam and Mark to talk about how big BIG actually is, when a client wants a football promo. It leads us to ask the age old question "Is the client always right?". We explore how your smart speaker is always listening to you, and look at how taking the tempo down by 50% gives a very creepy impression. There's a nasty slimy fun fact, the most comfy way to watch TV, and a food that we all loathe! Plus the wildcards include a tragic shakespearean lover, a germophobe, and the style of those sensual M&S adverts!Our VO question this week is all about how you keep sane and in contact with real people if you transition from being a stage or screen actor to a voice actor, all alone in your booth!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Consider a scenario where you want to start working out. You download a home workout app, buy equipment, the right shoes and more. You suddenly start seeing adverts about health and fitness every time you go online. This is because most of your online actions are tracked, stored and used by advertisers to push their products. While targeted advertising can be personally helpful, sometimes it is not as innocent as it may seem. It may feel like you are being watched, and you are.Script 2THERY’RE NOT JUST CITIESINSPIRING THE UNTHINKABLETHEY IGNITE PASSIONTHEY WITNESS OUR GLORYBRINGING TOGETHER HISTORY AND NEW STORIESTHEY PULSE WITH UNIQUE ENERGYFROM CATWALKS TO STADIUMSTHEY BURN WITH THE SAME, BOLD SPIRITWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Caroline Ramsay is a classically trained, versatile actress and has worked on stage and screen in a former life. She is an award nominated voice actress and works across all genres, voicing audiobooks, adverts, corporates, elearning and most recently, video games!Caroline's Website@carolineramsayvo on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 161 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Caroline Ramsay.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 160 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richie Tavake joins Sam and Mark to talk about the differences between the US and UK radio commercial market and why sometimes an American script can sound cheesey in a British accent. We get savvy and become a consumer champion, and we explore ways to research scripts that you may not have thought of before. Our wildcards see us getting ecstaticly happy, very judgy and absolutely huge in stature.Our VO question this week is all about the different processes we go through when a script lands in our inbox.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Savvy is the UK’s consumer champion. We’re not here to make a profit – we’re here to be a powerful force for good - we’re here to protect people, challenge unfairness and make everyday life simpler and safer.We're totally independent and we don't accept freebies from anyone. We have no owners, shareholders or government departments to answer to, so we work entirely for you, the consumer - and nobody else.We stand up for what's right. And we make change happen.Script 2In the heart of every great city, there’s a story to be told. At 123Property, we know that story inside and out. Since 1975, 123Property has been a driving force in the commercial real estate industry. Today, we proudly stand as one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in Manitoba. At 123Property, our success is built on our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and excellent service. We believe in succeeding by helping others succeed.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Richie is an actor from San Francisco, CA. He started in theatre when he was still a teenager and then decided to go into voice-over work - mainly because he was such a big fan of anime and video games. From there he found a real fascination with commercials and audio dramas.Richie is known for always being a little too early - to work, events, meetings… everything - to the point that people jokingly ask him if he can be late for once.. He also loves playing chess.Richie's Website@rtavake on InstagramRichie's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 160 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richie Tavake.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 159 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Paine joins Sam and Mark from Chicago to talk about how to approach a local market US radio commercial, switching between a serious cyber security narrator and a cartoon boss character, getting your lips round a droopy loopy tongue twister and which choices you make if you're asked to create a character on the fly. In the wildcards we find out what would happen if William Shatner auditioned as a Principal ballet dancer, or if film noir became sexy, or if your school crossing lady really was cross!Our VO question this week is all about advice and top tips for new entrants into the voice acting community.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Narrator: Cross-Site Scripting or XSS is what happens when a hacker manages to inject malicious javascript into your webpage.Gruff Boss presentation to the board: Think micro-scalable, robust. We practically invented the term "mega-next-generation, 24/7 global R&D".... err, what's happened here?Narrator: If you don’t escape, or encode-out the javascript, then the browser will execute it as though you put it into your website.Script 2Chattanooga… get ready. Something BIG is dropping. Actually… looping. Dropping AND looping. We don’t know how it works either, but it sounds cool.Introducing Chatt Droploop — the delivery app you didn’t know you needed, but now won’t be able to live without.Groceries? We loop it. Late-night snacks? Loop it. Forgot your wig at home and you at an event? Girl… we DEFINITELY loop that.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Mike Paine is a Chicago based voice actor/coach/demo reel producer! During his 38+ year career the videos he’s voiced have had well over 250 MILLION YouTube views and counting. He’s narrated 57 audiobooks and the games he’s voiced have well over a million downloads! He’s also been working in network and major market radio for over 33 years - his first interview was with the late great Ozzy Osbourne!Mike's Website@themikepaineshow on InstagramMike on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 159 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Paine.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 158 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Perdita Lawton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to level the prosody in a corporate read, maintaining friendliness in the face of a very dry subject and how to approach a comedic audio book. We're also taming sheep, wearing slippers and telling fibs to fit in! Plus how knowing what a returning client wants feels like getting into a warm bath! Our wildcards include a puppy Mum with a very naughty four-legged friend, a narrator who goes from sadness to joy, and someone battling the wind to be heard!Our VO question this week is all about he Norman Beaton Fellowship - a flagship initiative run by BBC Audio Drama. Via this bursary, BBC Audio welcomes new actors each year to five-month contracts with the Radio Drama Company, and it's open to any voice actors who havent been to a traditional drama school.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Updating both project files and controller firmware can now be done remotely and securely at any time from the Lighthouse Cloud interface, as well as directly from the Lighthouse Designer 2 software.Portals give you the ability to provide your own personalised version of Cloud to your customers – with a custom theme and URL access available. With Portals you can set up Multi-Sites - a convenient way to give Site owners the control they need while allowing a central administration department to maintain overall control. Portal admins have complete control over all Sites in a portal, and access to exciting new portal-only features.Script 2Nanna Lem eventually told Penny what had happened, which boiled down to the age-old truth that people above a certain age should not climb onto chairs to clean cobwebs from the ceiling. Or, indeed, for any other purpose."It's a sprain actually," she said, tilting her injured foot. "Or a bruised bone. Something like that. Not very serious.""But you're in hospital," Penny pointed out."Ah, that's on account of me getting the white pills and the grey pills mixed up”"Oh?"We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Perdita Lawton is a voice actor, actor, theatre maker, film maker and plays the piano. She studied English and Drama at University, did a diploma in drama at theatre school and has been working in the industry ever since, spanning 20 years and counting. She has voiced many things from animations, audio dramas, films, and has 29 audio books currently available on audible. Perdita was a finalist in The Norman Beaton Fellowship for the BBC 2025 and this year is off to play at The Edinburgh Fringe. She spends her spare time volunteering as a scout leader teaching paddleboarding, kayaking, archery, climbing, camping and keeping young people safe as they learn….. which has been helpful in her new role as a puppy Mom keeping her puppy alive.Resources:Perdita's script was from ‘The Wonderland Murders’, book 1 of the Cozy Craft Murder Mystery series by Millie Ravensworth. Find it on audible hereFind out more about the Norman Beaton fellowship by clicking on this link:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/16T1mNfG9PSPk6XsrHS9pk3/the-bbc-norman-beaton-fellowship Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 158 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Perdita Lawton.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 157 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Hannah Hebblethwaite joins Sam and Mark to talk about fitting too many words into a commercial read, varying the pace to combat a list, making IT interesting (even if you don't fully understand it) and how your website SEO is even more important if you have a particular accent or dialect. Plus we realise a massive relevation for 2026!Our VO question this week is all about entering the industry without formal acting training.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Think about this:Every major break-through started with someone exploring just a little further..One more question.One more experiment.One more late-night idea that refused to be ignored.In IT, exploration isn’t a nice-to-have.It’s essential.Because technology doesn’t stand still.And neither can we.So keep asking questions.Keep learning.Keep experimenting.Keep exploring.Because IT isn’t just what we do.It's how we think.Script 2The Edinburgh Fringe can be hungry work!Fuel YOUR festival, on-the-go with us.You'll feel like you're stepping off the Royal Mile and into Rome, with our Italian-style street food; Trapizzino pizza pockets - crispy on the outside and meltingly savoury inside.Top it off with a scoop, or three, of our ice cream, featuring Dubai Chocolate and our delicious Aperol Spritz sorbet!Come and see us - and if you quote 'FREEBIE', we'll give you two pizza pockets for the price of one! But hurry - we're only open throughout the month of August.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Hannah Hebblethwaite is an award-nominated actor who has been voice acting for 2 years. She has always loved video games since the days of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Mega Drive and now specialises in character work for games. With titles ranging from Indie to AAA, you might have heard her in Path of Exile 2, Fallout: London, Cabernet, Farewell North, or something else entirely!Hannah's Website@scottishhannah on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 157 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Hannah Hebblethwaite.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 156 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the difference, and we ask is there a difference between bringing a character and bringing personality? Our wildcard's feature a prim and proper lady who's disgusted by alcohol, a man leaping across a floor of lava, and an amateur sleuth on the trail for clues.Our VO question this week is all about what skills you can bring from a previous career to the voiceover booth.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Each of our gin stills is hand-built from high-grade copper, chosen for its natural ability to purify vapours and enhance flavour.From the boiler, where your wash begins its journey…to the column plates, ensuring a smooth, refined distillation…to the botanical basket, designed for perfect vapour infusion.The result? A clean, vibrant spirit - optimised for extracting the very best from your juniper, citrus, spices, and botanicals.Script 2Mouse was sleepy.But he couldn’t fall asleep.Mouse fluffed his pillow and rearranged his blankets.He flipped from his back, to his tummy, to his side, then onto his back again.Staring at the ceiling, Mouse sighed.If he couldn’t sleep, he might as well play.He rummaged through his toy bin and found his laser sword.With a click and a zap, his light saber was ready.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Vicki-Jo Eva started out as a dancer where she planned to be the next Darcey Bussell. However, as she grew, turned out the Royal Ballet didn't want her.After training as a dancer she went on to train as an actor at Cygnet Training theatre where they combine actor training and work in a repertory theatre company... and after years of theatre work, some bit parts in films and popping out two kids she found her home in Voice Acting. She specialises in characters and audiobook narration and is sought after by authors in the Mystery and Suspense & Historical Romantic Fiction genres but she's also used a pseudonym for some saucy stories! Vicki-jo's Website @vickijovoiceactor on Instagram Vicki-jo on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 156 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Vicki-Jo Eva.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 155 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Barney Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about breaking up a script with pauses, the pace of a sleep story, and how to exude pride in a touchy feely kind of way! For our first show of 2026, Sam's voice is almost non-existant... so it's 80% non verbal but 100% sonic! There's a terrifying mission for a launch controller at NASA, and a ghost hunter who may not actually believe in the paranormal. There's a brush with royalty in our fun facts, how not to visit The Ritz, and from little acorns great oak trees grow!Our VO question this week is all about how actors transition from stage and TV acting to voice acting.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Now before your journey begins, we have to make sure yourparasympathetic nervous system is fully activated. So please go ahead and lie down on the bed at the centre of the room.Are you comfortable? Based on the preferences listed on your intake form, I have infused the air with the scent of lavender and cedarwood.Script 2The first step.The first awesome sight.The beginning of a journey.The friends,The clubs and societies,The support,The place you called home,And the days and nights spent preparing for a bright future.Today is the day when it all comes together.. …that we celebrate you……and everything you have achieved so farBecause this is not the end. This is the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for you.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Barney Cooper is a multi-award nominated British voice actor known for his commercial & corporate work, having voiced for organisations such as EA, Amazon Kids+, Samsung, McDonalds, BBC, Sony & Audi. Barney trained as a stage & screen actor & spent his early career treading the boards at The Royal Exchange, Lawrence Bately & Donmar Warehouse. A life-time’s love of audiobooks finally drew him to explore the world of voiceover; a craft he promptly fell in love with. In 2019 he built a voice booth and sallied forth into a full-time voice acting career. Six years and 2,500 professional bookings later, he's still going strong! Barney's also a proud Dad to two kids & one cat and an avid snowboarder. Barney's Website Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 155 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Barney Cooper.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In our New Year special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we go back to our conversation with Mike Bodie - and bring you the full unedited version.Originally titled "The one with the Golden Game Advice" Mike joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you can judge the age of a character through the pitch of the voice, the secrets you need to know for gaming auditions, and why an American accent with a British sentiment doesn't always work for casting directors.The VO question is all about the tools an actor uses on stage that are also useful in the voiceover booth.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Complex ideas. Endlessly fascinating.Tricky to understand.That’s why companies like ours make bite-size, easy to follow videos (like this one) - packed with information, facts and examples that bring complicated ideas to life. For audiences everywhere - from pre-schoolers and students to work-forces and curious minds across the world.Script 2You bloody greenhorns. I am an old man, an old Man-At-Arms, and I have seen more skimishes and battles than most of you have years. Nothing is more terrible upon this earth - and nothing more glorious.You've got a heart of gold. Don't let these folk take it from you.Enough! We're done here! Now, you will meet your maker! My Lord. This blade of mine is yours. And this heart as well, that never belonged to anyone else. There are spirits everywhere. Ghosts really. We carry them with us wherever we go.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Mike Bodie is an Olivier nominated actor, voice actor, and voice director based in London. He is one of the founders, owners, and performers of the Olivier and Tony award-winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre; makers of "The Play That Goes Wrong", now in it’s 10th year in the West End, and the upcoming "The Comedy About Spies" at the Noel Coward Theatre. Best known for his game VO work, Mike is one of the UK’s most prolific voice actors in games with over 130 games in 6 years. A regular speaker at games conferences across central, and eastern europe, Mike is a voice acting mentor with Limit Break, the video game mentorship program. Mike's Website @MikeBodieActs on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for our New year special of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie - all completely unedited!!!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this special festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katy Maw and Phil Rowe join Sam and Mark for a right-old Christmas knees-up. As it's Boxing Day - there are four boxes stuffed with seasonal audio goodies! Of course, there are also four scripts, full of festive goodness... and some wildcards too!This episode is also entirely on video - only the second one we've done this way, so you can watch it on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaEGet involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Cassandra made a great start in secondary school this year. Better than we could have hoped for. Her number one sport continues to be water polo. She also joined the school concert band and jazz band. She has made a lot of friends and is popular in her year.Jacqui manages to train as a surgeon while fitting in diving trips to Thailand, Cayman, Cuba and the Red Sea. We've told you about Tori's sporting prowess, and at number 5 in the world, she is not doing badly! The boys have a hamster.Script 2It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, although there were no reindeers. But there were cats. Patient, cold and callous, our hands wrapped in socks, we waited to snowball the cats. Sleek and long as jaguars and horrible-whiskered, spitting and snarling, they would slide and sidle over the white back-garden walls, and the lynx-eyed hunters, Jim and I, fur-capped and moccasined trappers from Hudson Bay, off Mumbles Road, would hurl our deadly snowballs at the green of their eyes.Script 311 a.m. Office. Oh my God. Daniel Cleaver just sent me a message. Message Jones: You appear to have forgotten your skirt. As I think is made perfectly clear in your contract of employment, staff are expected to be fully dressed at all times. CleaveHah! Undeniably flirtatious. Have never messaged Daniel Cleaver before but brilliant thing about messaging system is you can be really quite cheeky and informal, even to your boss. Also can spend ages practising. This is what I sent:Script 4The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again."No, Spirit! Oh no, no!"The finger still was there."Spirit!" he cried, tight clutching at its robe, "hear me!I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this, if I am past all hope!"For the first time the hand appeared to shake.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guests: Katy Maw has been voicing for about a quarter of a century after becoming a classically trained actor in London. She works daily, predominantly on corporate & commercial scripts & has voiced literally thousands of local & National radio ads over the years and she works across all other mediums of voicing, like e-learning and IVR, narration and dubbing/ADR. She has been seen & heard on television and film sporadically over the years (Sherlock, Eastenders) and has, in more recent years, started voicing video games and audio drama as she gets back into her dramatic acting.Her clients include Amazon, Blizzard, Warhammer, ASDA, T K Maxx, Global, Bauer, ITV & the BBC, but that is just the tip of the Blue Chip iceberg.A natural RP speaker but equally at home using accents particular when she gets to use her Bristolian home town accent! Yea but no!! Katy's Website One way or another, Phil Rowe has been using his voice professionally since childhood.Eager to somehow continue using his voice as an expressive tool, Phil was drawn to voiceover after a poor AI voice was supplied to him for a project that he was working on at the time. Phil replaced the offending voice with his own and, with decades of recording experience behind him, realised that he could grow a new career from his own studio.Since then Phil has served hundreds of happy clients all over the globe, in English and in Welsh, with voiceovers to lend their projects gravitas, depth and emotion.While his voice has covered many aspects of the industry, Phil especially enjoys scripts that call for a little drama and allow him to explore the full range of his versatility.Phil has recently embraced the world of podcasting with his weekly poetry podcast 'A Voice Like This' and is also midway through recording his first self-penned and produced audio drama series with full cast, out in 2026! Phil's Website Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin