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How Do You Say That?!
Author: Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin
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“How Do You Say That?!” is the weekly, Radio Times recommended podcast for anyone who has ever read a script out loud – and wondered if they're getting it right! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a voiceover guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, true or false fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips!
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In ep 149 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama - but which side are we on? Prosecution or Defence? And can you tell from our vocal delivery? We also merge Judie Dench, Miss Trunchbull and Anne Robinson for a TV gameshow announcer with real flair... it's a lesson in how to be mean but not too mean! Plus if you've ever wanted to play disappointed rather than angry - we have the tips and tricks.Our VO question this week is all about the best kind of live Voice of God gigs out there!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 1Members of the jury…You sit here not as spectators, but as the conscience of this room.Every look, every silence, every question that flickers across your mind — matters.Before you sits a man: Mr Jones. He stands accused of taking a life.A life that can never be returned.Now, Mr Jones tells us this was an accident.A misunderstanding.A tragic alignment of circumstance and coincidence.Script 2Welcome contestants. Hanging above you are a number of balls. When they drop to the floor, you just need to find one and sit on it. However, there are one hundred of you and only ninety-nine balls. The last contestant to sit on a ball will be eliminated… and you’ll be blindfolded. Good luck, and remember, don’t come last.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: Carla Terry lives in the woods in Hertfordshire with her partner and two kids. She loves exercise - the tougher, the better, and right now, hyrox is her thing! Life’s a mix of voicing, muddy walks to pubs, sport, and family chaos. She once trained with some of the toughest military in the world on a reality TV show, but these days, you’ll catch her behind a mic at all sorts of events from sports and charity gigs to big corporate conferences around the world. Earlier this year, she was the live announcer for the family TV show 99 to Beat. Carla's Website @voicebycarla on Instagram Carla'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...
Short trailer for Episode 149 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Carla Terry.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 148 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, George Weightman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the world of character creation for video games. We ask what does "Victorian London" sound like to an American audience? There's a hesitant note of seduction, how to bring a snouty feel to a character, and the total embodiment of a woman scorned... not to mention a starring role for Peppa's Daddy Pig. Our VO question this week is all about our question is about taking taking the visual element out of acting - and George brings a great bit of acting advice all about authenticity - direct from the Moscow School of Arts.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 1Christmas Eve, 1853.Step into the heart of Victorian London… where darkness comes alive. The candles gutter, the snow falls, and somewhere in the fog — a whisper calls your name. This holiday season, journey beyond the ordinary — into a world of ghosts and forgotten tales. Where every spirit has a story to share.Discover the magic in every haunting at “The Christmas Séance”… Listen. The ghosts are waiting.Script 2We have a picture of the character in this script - and you can see that on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093692320140 'I don't care if the workshop scares you. Deliver the gold or face your punishment.''If any of you see Midas in the field, you know where to aim. I want those golden hands mounted on the walls of my study.' 'Then why are you talking and not shooting!' 'There are outlaws in my home...what am I paying you for? ELIMINATE THEM!' 'If you want to become wealthy beyond imagining, Bring me the man with the golden hands.' 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: George Weightman was awarded Voice Artist of the Year 2025 at the One Voice Awards UK and Best Actor in an Indie Film at the New York Film Awards. Having trained in the UK and Russia, George has used his extensive versatility, both vocally and physically, to develop a career in screen acting, voice over and motion capture. His roles include Obelix in the ongoing series of Asterix & Obelix games, the lead villain of Spencer in the British indie feature film 'Tiny Little Voices', Fletcher Kane in 'Fortnite' and Daddy & Grandpa Pig in 'Peppa Pig Tales'. He also played a guest lead on the BBC's 'Doctors', was award nominated for his roles in 'Black Myth Wukong' and contributed to the BAFTA winning game 'Metaphor: ReFantazio’, among many others. He has also narrated over 70 audiobooks. George's Website @georgeweightman on Instagram Resources: a...
Short trailer for Episode 148 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and George Weightman.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 147 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Shiraz Engineer joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to change inflection for the type of audience you're talking to, and we demonstrate it by bringing a vegetable plot to life - double digging and all! We explore how to create a sense of luxury and wistfulness, but still squeeze it into 30 seconds... and discuss how not to overwrite a script. In the wildcard section of the show: Santa makes his first appearance of the season (and your kids can get a personalised message from Santa at www.santamessages.uk) We have an over-confident entrepreneur on Dragon's Den (Shark Tank) and an amazing slug with a slimy trail.Our VO question this week is all about why you should shut up and listen when you're new to the industry!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 1The second cycle involves the winter root crops, then the legumes with their nitrogen-fixing roots. Next come the onion family and finally a miscellaneous bunch of spinach, chard and oddities like oca and Chinese artichoke. Once the cycle is complete, there's another round of double digging with organic matter and the potatoes are planted once again. Not all crops take part in this merry dance. Perennials such as asparagus and artichokes occupy plots for an extended period. Rhubarb is the same, though easier to spot by its terracotta forcers.Script 2When there’s electricity in the autumn air, it’s time to find your best drive in our latest EV. Breeze down country roads and get lost in the colourful leaves, with up to 550 km in all-electric range. Go from a 10-80% charge in the time it takes to finish that warm latte. Conquer roads filled with mud and unexpected snow, thanks to our All-Wheel Drive.Visit our website for details. 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: Shiraz Engineer is a multi-award nominated voiceover artist - originally from London but who now lives in Madrid. She’s been performing with her voice since she was 9 after taking Speech and Drama lessons. Fast forward to now, where she’s been doing VO professionally for just shy of three years. She’s worked with high profile names such as Center Parcs, Kia Canada and Visa. She’s a regular ad voice on Global Radio and has dabbled in video gaming, audio drama and animation VO, starring as the voice of pink cat Shima Prime on popular animation YouTube channel Super Planet Dolan. Shiraz loves cooking, watching far too much TV, and being an active member of her local am dram society. Shiraz's Website @oratrixvo on Instagram...
Short trailer for Episode 147 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Shiraz Engineer.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 146 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Schmidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about naked comedy, dream kitchens, and salesy promos! We ask - are air quotes a good thing or completely unnecessary? Do men still sell to women and women to men - or is that just stereotypical 20th Century thinking? Are promos in the US still about the Moster Truck read? And how do you measure oomph against volume in a promo read?Our VO question this week is all about the one killer marketing thing you need to do for you Voice Over business in preparation for 2026.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 1Try experimenting with classic layouts like L-shape, U-shape, galley, or island configurations in our planner. Each layout has its strengths — the L-shape is great for open-plan living, while a U-shape offers a great way to create an ergonomic "work triangle" with the sink, fridge and oven. Galley kitchens are ideal for compact or narrow areas - neat, streamlined and budget friendly - or, if you have the space, an island layout is perfect for families who love to cook and chat together. Now let’s talk functionality and comfort.Script 2June is full of brand new shows and episodes all month longIncluding premieres on A&E, Bravo and SYFYPlus New Episodes on Discovery, NBC and TNTWith two new channels:Pirate’s Cove on Channel 198AND Bamboo Forest on Channel 199 - Watch now for your chance to win BIG PRIZES!Plus these channels in Free Preview.All this and more live and on demand, on NETWORK.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: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level. Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, Virginia with his son, Robbie. Paul's Website @vopro.pro on Instagram Paul's Facebook group Paul on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and...
Short trailer for Episode 146 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Schmidt.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 145 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Hannah Gardiner joins Sam and Mark to talk about how close mic-proximity and a whispered read can be more horrifying than ever. With witches, ghouls, werewolves and spiders... it's a spooky feel to this week's show. There's a Halloween House Tour that no real-estate company would want to give, and a Vincent Price style commercial for a theme park. We've a manic change between Jekyll and Hyde, and a spider spinning a very tangled web.Our VO question this week is all about how you can be on the road for months with a travel kit and still make a success of your voiceover career!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 1Dare you ride the Halloween Express?Scare in the Park’ is back at Coaster Land and it’s scarier than ever…Try to relax with cocktails and music before you climb aboard the haunted Midnight Express.Journey through the night to your final destination where you’ll fight your way through the Horror Maze…Will you survive 'Scare In The Park’?Book now at Coaster Land dot comScript 2My name is 3053 Sunny Ayre... but you can call me Sunny. I’ve been here since 1991 — standing strong, steady, and full of life. I’ve had only one family, but… what a beautiful story we’ve shared. I watched two people become five. I’ve seen tiny feet run down my stairs on Holidays heard laughter echo through my halls, and felt the warmth of every celebration, big and small. I’ve been loved — truly loved. My roof renewed, my windows replaced, my floors lined with hardwood that glows in the afternoon sun.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 Gardiner is an award-winning British voiceover artist originally from Bristol, now living in Spain. She has an innate love of theatre and drama, and in years gone by had a militant singing routine that included seven years of weekly lessons, twice-weekly choir practice, and obligatory monthly concerts. She studied Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University and spent eight years in the digital marketing world. It taught her the importance of purposeful storytelling, the power of a brand voice and how to communicate to people like an actual human being. From CentreParcs, Nivea and Google... she brings compelling, natural, and authentic reads in a world where sounding human is the key! Hannah's Website @hannahgardinervoice on Instagram Hannah on YouTube Resources: Click here...
Short trailer for Episode 145 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Hannah GardinerMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 144 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kitty Lyddon joins Sam and Mark to talk about why some producers looking for several languages like to take the easy route. There's parent energy in a game script for 7 year olds... We ask does material written at the turn of the 20th century automatically beg for RP, and if you have a scary story, do you start ghostly or does it build the horror if you start more neutral? Plus we have a freezing tip that'll chill your bones.Our VO question this week is all about how new starters in the voiceover industry can feel welcomed right from the beginning.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 1The sale-room of an old and famous firm of book auctioneers in London is, of course, a great meeting-place for collectors, librarians, dealers: not only when an auction is in progress, but perhaps even more notably when books that are coming on for sale are upon view. It was in such a sale-room that the remarkable series of events began which were detailed to me by the person whom they principally affected, namely, Mr. James Denton, M.A., F.S.A., etc., etc., now, or lately, of Rendcomb Manor in the county of Warwick.Script 2Long, long ago, the Earth was populated with INCREDIBLE dinosaurs!Much time has passed, and now only the fossils remain. Your task is to dig them up and reconstruct them…Get ready to discover buried secrets, using your wheelbarrow and shovel with magic suction cup!Dig the site as a team… Examine your pieces and reconstruct the 5 fossils. Look after your tools and watch out for rocks, so your shovels don’t break!First, look for the 8 stars on your fossils. Then find the egg with 2 stars, and win the game!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: Kitty Lyddon is half Irish, half English, born and raised in France, but living in Brussels. Her previous career was in literary publishing in Dublin and bookselling in Paris. She's lived in France, Ireland, the UK, Belgium and Sweden. She's been voicing full-time for three years now, working in both English and French, as she speaks both at a native level. One of her favorite discoveries within the voiceover industry is all the amazing people she's met at conferences! Her favourite hobbies are reading a book a week and swimming in the coldest water she can find. Kitty's Website @kittylyddon 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...
Short trailer for Episode 144 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kitty Lyddon.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 143 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alan Irving joins Sam and Mark to talk about how different audiobook narrators prepare for the mammoth task of story and character prep... why an author might leave a narrator to it once they've been chosen for the job... and we bring you a passage from a horror story that'll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.Our VO question this week is all about the differences between narrating fiction and non fiction audio books.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 1At Quarto, every book begins with obsession.Every page is designed, illustrated, and perfected to bring thestories you love to life in their most beautiful form.These aren’t just books - they’re stories that shaped you,reimagined and created by us to be held, read and re-read.Not to collect dust, but to be lived with and loved - over and overagain.Quarto.Books that live in your hands.Script 2He was just fading off to sleep when the ghost appeared. It looked over the edge from the ledge above. For the first time, the ghost revealed its face, and it was a face Almon had never seen before.It was an old man with pale, blistered skin and a long grey beard. Its eyelids were stitched together with thick interlacing leather thongs pulled tightly together.Even with these terrible mutilations to his eyes, somehow, he still watched Almon.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: Originally from Essex in the South-East of England, now living in Rossendale in the North-West, Alan Irving has been a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator since 2012. He's worked in almost all genre's, from Character work, Commercials, Corporate and E-Learning, IVR, Voice of God and of course Audiobooks.He lives with his partner Cathy, Daughter Hannah, his dog Willow and cat, Ruddles. (or "Rude Boy" as Alan likes to call him!)He also enjoys playing the guitar, likes to cook, and "appreciates" fine wines! Alan's Website @alan_irving_voa on Instagram Alan's Facebook pageResources: 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...
Short trailer for Episode 143 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alan Irving.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 142 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Gina Mellotte joins Sam and Mark to talk about to talk about all things promo, imaging and Voice of God. We ask when is a question not a question... wonder what to do with a bad piece of copy... and get a little excited when it turns out murder is afoot. There's also the thorny issue of how to say a date depending on which country you're voicing for!Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging around the world, and whether it's changed much over the last decade.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 1Ask yourself how much time it requires for a teacher to create tests designed to assess the understanding of concepts, mark each one individually… identify what concepts have not been understood, and then collate them into groups or levels of understanding. And then, does the teacher have the time to prepare lessons or revise earlier lessons? With Versa, all of this happens automatically. And it’s presented through an intuitive data visualisation so that tired teachers don’t need to wade through the data.Script 2In picturesque towns with cosy gardens, murder is a foot!Who is hiding?Who is scheming?Who’s having tea and spilling the beans?Who hates who?And who is next?Who’s up for a first - class weekend of second guessing?WhodunnitStarts Friday August 29We'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: From TV ads to In-store and Big Award Ceremonies - as well as ITV1 continuity and radio station imaging around the world - you'll absolutely know Gina Mellotte's voice. In demand for over 20 years, she's based in Somerset, and hates bigging herself up - so we have to do it for her!Gina worked in TV production at MTV before the call of the mic... and the list of clients she's worked for reads as a who's-who of companies we'd all like to work for! She's also been the voice of the BAFTA's - both film and TV - so she's no stranger to red carpet events. She's also dabbled at singing in bands - including one at college called The Bitchin' Blues! Gina's Website Gina's Facebook page @ginamarchesi 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...
Short trailer for Episode 142 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Gina Mellotte.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 141 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ingrid Wiseman joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents, water and the elements! Just how DO you approach a script for a video to be played in a big conference as opposed to watching it on a compnay website - and how much earthy character does the ground need for a museum exhibit? Our VO question this week is all about whether you need to have an authentic accent to be booked for a job - even if you can do the specific accent really well.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 1From the very beginning We transformed how waste water was managed Building new treatment works and infrastructure along our coast And set new standards for the future In every county, town and village, Every community, Every site, (even those tricky ones). In every office And in recent times, every home office, dining room, and kitchen too. On every project. Big and the small. Engineering, Finding leaks, Fixing bursts, And, helping customers. Now, we get to be part of a new era for our sector. Where reservoirs are built, Where technology is key, Where we have a new plan.Script 2Psst... hey there.. it's me—the ground. Yep, right here... underneath your feet. I'm the top layer of the earth and, possess diverse capabilities depending on my composition. From soaking wet to bone dry, I form the basis for different habitats. And that's not all. If clay or humus are part of my mixture, I turn into a fantastic water filter. When water seeps through my fine layers, dirt particles and toxins simply filter out. If I consist of many coarse grains of sand, however, the water seeps away considerably faster and things tend to slip through me.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: Ingrid Wiseman trained as an actor at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre school and went on to work in Television, Radio, Theatre and Film for several years. As a very indecisive person she then had several other careers including being an Air stewardess, Wedding organiser, Recruitment Consultant, Estate Agent, and Drama teacher, but missed performing, during lockdown she found the time to set up as a voice over artist and hasn't looked back! Ingrid's clients include Medik8, Minecraft, E45, L’oreal, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, BBC Radio 4, Gold Radio and many more... She's currently recording a variety of characters for the BBC for an Educational History game for kids! Ingrid's Website Ingrid's Facebook page
Short trailer for Episode 141 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ingrid Wiseman.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
In ep 140 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Marissa Dubois joins Sam and Mark to talk about taking all the emotion out of a documentary read (and how feeling cross can help). We remove the schmaltz from a schmaltzy script and explore how not to be excessively sentimental when talking about love. Plus how varying your pace within a sentence can bring more drama, and how nailing a conversational read is one of the trickiest to pull off.Our VO question this week is all about how you prepare for a singing part in a voice over script.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 1The knock could come at any hour.No explanation. No warning. Just a quiet summons.Questions came quickly.So did threats.These weren’t arrests.They were warnings. Proof that they were watching.And that if they chose... you could vanishThe streets ran with fear.Voices were met with bullets.And then—he appeared.Not in a war room... but in the rain.It was the image of a ruler unravelling.Script 2Love isn’t the goal.It’s the reason—the way they wait by the door,the silence that makes words unnecessary.They deserve care that keeps pace,support that shows up,science that moves with them every step.At PAWSITIVE, we’ve always stood beside the vets who listen closer,the pet parents who notice sooner.Not because it’s easy, but because it’s love.PAWSITIVE. For a life well loved.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: Marissa DuBois is a professional voice talent, singer, and singing coach based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, children’s songs, corporate narration, and more. She is also a multi-award-nominated actor for the One Voice Awards.She got her start in voice over studying acting at the University of Southern California and has since voiced 1000+ projects with major brands and clients around the world including Little Angels, Zales, Lego, Vida and Vet, Walmart, The North Face, Kia, and has voiced games available on all major consoles and app stores. Marissa's Website @marissadubs on Instagram Marissa'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...
Short trailer for Episode 140 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Marissa Dubois.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin




