Aubrey Parsons: The One with the Cornflake Queen!
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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Aubrey Parsons joins Sam and Mark to talk about a timeline tongue twist of a list, a vintage blast from the past, flirting over the garden fence, and a catalogue of audiobooks!
Our VO question this week is all about whether producers really are only looking for authentic accents.
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Script 1
In 1972, Odin launched our modern diagnostics business, quickly becoming a world leader in cutting-edge diagnostics, screening and monitoring technologies.
1972: Odin introduces the ODI-100 blood chemistry analyser to determine enzyme levels and analyse blood components.
1974: Aline II, an improved hepatitis test developed by Odin, allows hospitals and blood banks, for the first time, to supply blood for transfusion the same day it is drawn.
Script 2
In an industrious little factory town, full of busy bees and eager beavers,
one future captain of industry is getting ready for the breakfast of champions.
Call her the Cornflake Queen.
The Hostess of Toast.
The High Priestess of the Pre-Brunch Munch Club.
But oh no!
What’s this?
Cupboards bare.
Parents bawling.
THINGS JUST GOT CEREAL!
Who can possibly rescue us from this malodorous mealtime malady?
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About our guest:
Aubrey Parsons is a Welsh native raised in the UK. As an audiobook narrator he's sold over 160 thousand audiobooks to date and counting…
His voice is described as versatile, warm, and engaging, and he also has experience as a singer, producer and studio engineer. He's worked on projects for major brands such as Roland, Disney, and the BBC, The Royal Mint, Molinare & Dr Who.
He's also a character voice and accents specialist. He covers all English regional accents, both Northern and Southern Ireland, and many European accents too. Even Sir Anthony Hopkins described Aubrey as having "a beautiful voice"!
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