The Good Talkers Podcast

When the average person mentions the term “Vocalics” most people wont know what that means. Today the Good Talkers talk the good talk on Vocalics and what the hell that even means.#thegoodtalkers #vocalics #vo #voiceover #nz #podcast #podcasting #laugh #acting #jordangreville #tessalivingston #deannacooney #ashtonhaugenGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

As voice actors, it is inevitable that the day will come when you need to find an agent to help you advance your career. Today on the Good Talkers Podcast, Ashton, Tessa and Deanna discuss their thoughts on crafting a great “package” to present to potential representation.#voiceovertips #podcastforcreators #voiceacting #creativeindustry #vocommunity #thegoodtalkers #audiobranding #podcastlife #voicetalent #contentstrategy #creativetalksGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

This week the Good Talkers (minus Ashton) have a life and industry debrief, chat economic times (a little) and laugh (a lot)A good honest and wholesome piece of therapeutic content we reckon.Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

The Good Talkers are back this week to talk about identity and the idea of owning your “digital self”. NAVA President and Co-Founder Tim Friedlander went before the California State Assembly this past week to give his testimony on why creators of all kinds should have the right to know if and how their face, voice, words, music, and art were used to train Generative AI. This is the dawn of the most powerful technology the world has ever seen. Should we be able to own and copyright our “digital identity”?Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Struggle with accents? We do too! On this episode of The Good Talkers Podcast, Ashton, Deanna, and Tessa attempt to break down all the parts and pieces of an accent that is difficult for many: Scottish! Write to us at thegoodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com #voiceover #podcast #thegoodtalkers #scottishaccent #accentbreakdown #voiceacting #learnaccents #dialects #voicetraining #scottishvoice #accenttipsGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

In this episode The Good Talkers attempted to talk about the Scottish accent and ended up deep diving ethical issues around using accents, whats appropriate, and whats worth taking into consideration before say "Yes" to that job#voiceoverethics #accentrepresentation #culturalrespect #inclusivevoiceovers #ethicalstorytelling #diverseaccents #voiceactingethics #culturalnuance #respectfulrepresentation #ethicalcasting #voiceoverdiversity #accentawareness #culturalauthenticity #inclusivecasting #voiceoverinclusionGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Today we are talking the good talk on how to direct a voice actor. So for those of you that are listening that are not voice actors this is going to be really helpful for you when you are in the booth with a talent and you are not 100% sure on what to ask for what you want.For those of you listening that are voice actors, you all will have had different levels of experience when it comes to being directed so I am sure you will be able to relate. Because this is actually something that I have found difficult lately….Tessa being confused in sessions. #thegoodtalkerspodcast #voiceactingtips #directingvoiceactors #voiceoverdirection #howtodirectvoiceactors #podcastforeveryvoice #creativepodcasting #voicedirectionchat #voiceactorlife #vocoaching #behindthemic #studiosecrets #voicetalent #voiceovercommunity #audioproduction #podcasttips #talkingcreatives #contentcreatorlife #soundon #podcastreel #foryouvoice #creatorspotlight #miccheckmonday #voiceoverartist #voprosGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

One of the biggest things that makes being an actor difficult is dealing with the copious amounts of rejection one inevitably faces. In this episode, Ashton, Deanna, and Tessa talk the good talk on all things rejection, including how to cope with it. #actorlife #rejectionisredirection #copingwithrejection #behindthescenes #actingjourney #creativestruggles #podcastepisode #realtalk #mentalhealthinthearts #artistsonrejection #keeppushing #actorsunfiltered #thestruggleisreal #growththroughrejectionGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

This week the Good Talkers break the trend a little and change up the structure, with a wee round table style discussion on all things to wrap up the season. Thanks again for being an amazing audience, S6 coming in hooooooottt!#voiceover #firesidechat #voiceacting #podcastlife #voindustry #voiceoverart #voiceoverpodcast #behindthescenes #voprofessionals #voiceovercommunityGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Today we have a Special Guest on the Show:Voice Actor, Opera singer, and Speech and Language Pathologist Megan Urbano! Megan will be helping the Good Talkers Debunk some common myths about voice.#voiceacting #voicepathology #voiceover #vocalhealth #voicecare #speechtherapy #actortips #vocalwellness #voicetraining #healthyvoice #podcasting #video #viral #meganurbano #tessalivingston #deannacooney #interview #thegoodtalkerspodcastGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

In this episode, The Good Talkers talk the good talk about the balancing act of being a voice talent with… well everything else. The Creative Career, and a life... but how you ask?How do you balance your VO career with your “survival job”, or other creative projects you have going on?-Many creative professionals balance multiple “jobs” in order to make ends meet. How do you balance more than one career at at time?-What are some strategies we use to help schedule our time effectively?-How do we avoid burn out?-The idea of “filling up your cup” is a metaphor that means to replenish your mental, emotional, and physical energy. It's also about taking time to recharge so you can be there for others, how do you fill yours?#selfcare #worklifebalance #hobbies #mentalhealthmatters #podcastlife #personaldevelopment #balance #mindfulliving #growthmindset #wellnessjourney #lifebeyondwork #creativeoutlets #selfgrowth #workhardplayhard #thegoodtalkers #thegoodtalkerspodcast #nz #aussie #california #la #podcastGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

It's been a minute, but we back and firing on all cylinders!In this episode, The Good Talkers talk about SMART goal setting as well as what their personal and professional goals are in the new year!#podcasting #goalsetting2025 #setyourgoals #goalsinaction #goalgetter #dreambig2025 #intentionalliving #mindsetmatters #productivitytips #personalgrowth #successmindset #futurefocused #newyearnewgoals #achievemore #empoweredgoals #growthjourney #goalcrushers #vision2025 #mindfulgoals #goalsettingtips #goalsettingsuccess #tgt #thegoodtalkers #thegoodtalkerspodcast #goals #2025Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

In this episode, the Good Talkers go through some of the scams that are frequently found in the VO space. They talk the good talk on common ways to spot a VO scam and how to protect yourself. Get in touch on any of our socials and send us your "Sound I Can't Make"#voiceoverscams #voiceacting #voiceoverindustry #scamalert #voiceactortips #protectyourpassion #voiceovercommunity #industryinsights #scamawareness #freelancesafety #thegoodtalkerspodcast #ashtonhaugen #jordangreville #nzaudioeditors #deannacooney #tessalivingstonGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

In this episode of The Good Talkers Podcast, the team discusses the overall slow down of the industry, possible reasons for this slow down, and how creatives can take advantage of this trying time. The team also tries out a fun singing challenge during "Sounds I Can't Make".#VoiceoverPodcast #VOCommunity #VoiceActing #VOIndustry #Podcasting #VoiceOverTips #BehindTheMic #VoiceTalent #VoiceOverLife #PodcastHost #VOActors #VoiceOverTraining #VoiceOverCareer #ashtonhaugen #jordangreville #tessalivingston #deannacooney #tgt #thegoodtalkerspodcast #nzaudioeditorsGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Welcome back team!This week we had ourselves a special guest on the show, where we talked all sorts of ridiculous, and spoke to the one and only about his VO journey and the VO AcademyCory Rimes is a seasoned voice talent, entrepreneur, and mentor in the realm of audioproduction. Since 2017, Cory has been leaving his mark on the industry with his versatile voice,lending his talent to various mediums including commercials for radio and internet advertising,character voiceovers, audiobooks on platforms like Audible, internet promos, IVR projects,eLearning materials, corporate narration, and explainer videos.Beyond his individual projects, Cory is deeply committed to nurturing and empowering voicetalent across all levels of experience. In 2021, he founded the VO Academy, a monthlymembership service designed to provide voice actors with ongoing support and opportunities forgrowth. Through the VO Academy, members engage in workout groups led by different mentorseach month, exploring various genres and refining their skills in a collaborative environment.For further details on the VO Academy here is the link www.voacademy.caRecognizing the importance of community and information sharing, Cory also founded the VoiceOver Society, a free online group accessible via Facebook and LinkedIn. Within this community,voice talent can connect, exchange knowledge, and even receive a complimentary script readeach month.Voice Over Society FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1492090110921492Voice Over Society LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8929933/Be sure to follow and give us a 5-starPeace out for 2 weeksTGT's#tgt #thegoodtalkerspodcast #coryrimes #voiceover #vo #voiceoversociety #voacademy #podcast #podcasting #nz #usa #oz #madnessGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Today we are talking the Good Talk about all things travel!One of the amazing perks of being a voice actor in the year 2024 is theability to take your work with us as we travel the globe.Because of advancements in technology and shifting attitudes in theindustry, the voice actor is now able to work while traveling (whichhasn’t always been the case in the past!)Lets talk about some of the specific things we do to allow us to work and travel at thesame time.Don't forget to find us on all your usual socials, and send us in your Sounds for us to try and make!#deannacooney #ashtonhaugen #tessalivingston #jordangreville #nzaudioeditors #thegoodtalkerspodcast #TravelingVoiceOver #VoiceActorAdventures #OnTheRoadWithVoices #WanderlustVoiceOver #GlobalVOJourneys #TravelTalesWithVoiceOver #VoiceActorTravelDiaries #VoiceOverGlobetrotter #VO #Voiceover #VoiceOverPodcast #VoiceActingTalks #VOInsights #VoiceOverTips #VOIndustryChats #VoiceOverJourney #VOExperts #VoiceActorStories #VOAdvice #BehindTheMicGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

A bunch of chaos as you would expect, but this time we fire the questions at our famous Producer Jordan to chat about his business, NZ Audio Editors, and what it looks like behind the scenes dealing with all things audioHere's a few things we askedJordan, remind us of how you got into audio engineering.Do you work much with voice over artists specifically or is it a mixed bag?What do you wish VOs or podcasters knew about mic technique or use that would make things easier for you?What do you wish VO’s or podcasters knew about sound treatment that would make things easier for you?What level of editing do you think a VO would need to be able to do to be helpful in their career, any helpful tips for usWhat level of editing do we do to our own audio?Whats the process for editing The Good TalkersWorst piece of audio you’ve ever been given, why was it so bad?If you want to work with Jordan and the rest of the team you can find them at www.nzaudioeditors.com, or contact Jordan on +642041807272#AudioEngineering #SoundDesign #MixingAndMastering #StudioLife #AudioProduction #SoundEngineering #RecordingStudio #AudioTech #SoundDesigners #TheGoodTalkers #TheGoodTalkersPodcast #NZAudioEditors #Deanna #Ashton #Tessa #JordanGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iterationDirection is useful, as is asking questionsExperience builds this upInterrogate the scriptWhat do those words mean:Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)Genre specificIt’s a starting place - things often changeShare your weirdest directionWhat’s YOUR definition?What do people tell you your voice sounds like?#tgt #thegoodtalkers #podcast #laugh #spongebob #deannacooney #ashtonhaugen #tessalivingston #nzaudioeditors #content #learning #VO #voiceoverGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iterationDirection is useful, as is asking questionsExperience builds this upInterrogate the scriptWhat do those words mean:Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)Genre specificIt’s a starting place - things often changeShare your weirdest directionWhat’s YOUR definition?What do people tell you your voice sounds like?Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

Today we are talking the good talk on acting! If you have listened to us in the past you will know that to be a voice over artist, you have to be an actor. Simply having a good voice and the ability to read is not enough. So we are going to continue or chat on acting! It is such a massive conversation and we thought best to do a second episode.Now if you are just joining us now, last episode we talked about…Its much more than just having a nice voiceYou don’t have to be an actor to get into voice over but at some point, you will need to do some learning and building an acting skill setMaking choices as an actor, we need to think about the emotions and subtext and stakes.We talked about being an actor means playing and being vulnerable, stripping away our protective mechanisms to allow ourselves to playpodcast #tgt #thegoodtalkers #voiceover #recording #us #nz #oz #contentGo find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcastSend us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.comTell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.