Best Magnificent Coffee Podcasts (2024)

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The Confessions of Isobel Gowdie: Scotland’s Dark Witchcraft History 10:32

3h ago10:32

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In 1662, Isobel Gowdie’s dramatic confessions of witchcraft captivated Scotland, offering a vivid glimpse into European folklore and paranoia. Her detailed descriptions of witchcraft have ignited debates—some see them as reflecting genuine belief, while others argue they were shaped by manipulation or mental instability. Her story unfolds against a…

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Sir Edward Kelley: The Alchemist Who Claimed to Speak with Angels 7:14

3h ago7:14

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Sir Edward Kelley, the enigmatic English occultist, dazzled Renaissance Europe with his claims of angelic communication and the secret to turning base metals into gold. His flamboyant career, marked by collaboration with John Dee and connections to figures like Queen Elizabeth I, was shadowed by accusations of forgery and imprisonment for failing t…

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Kali’s Killers: The Ritual Murderers of the Thuggee Cult 10:04

3h ago10:04

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The Thuggee cult, a notorious group of assassins in India during the 18th and 19th centuries, was led by figures like Thug Behram, believed responsible for hundreds of murders. They followed complex religious rituals honoring the goddess Kali, with strict taboos against killing women and religious figures. British efforts to dismantle the cult were…

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The Poisonous Rise of La Voisin: Scandal in Louis XIV’s Court 8:51

4d ago8:51

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Catherine Monvoisin, known as La Voisin, rose from fortune teller to orchestrator of one of France’s darkest scandals, the Affaire des Poisons. Operating a shadowy network of poisonings, black magic, and secret abortions, she catered to the elite, including King Louis XIV’s mistress. Her eventual arrest and execution sent shockwaves through French …

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Mesmerism: The 18th-Century Theory That Hypnotized the World 9:17

4d ago9:17

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In the 18th century, German doctor Franz Mesmer introduced the provocative theory of animal magnetism, claiming an invisible force (Lebensmagnetismus) flowed through all living things, including humans, animals, and even plants. He believed this force could heal the sick and control minds, sparking fascination and controversy. Though dismissed by s…

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Anne Bonny and Mary Read: The Pirate Duo That Rocked the Seas 11:33

4d ago11:33

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Anne Bonny, the infamous female pirate of the early 18th century, is both celebrated and shrouded in mystery, with her life detailed through Captain Charles Johnson’s A General History of the Pyrates: her notorious partnership with John “Calico Jack” Rackham, and her dramatic capture and trial. Debate swirls around Bonny’s sexuality and her rumored…

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The Real-Life Inspiration for “The Exorcist “ 8:32

5d ago8:32

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n the late 1940s, the chilling case of 14-year-old “Roland Doe,” allegedly possessed by demonic forces, shocked the public as priests documented terrifying exorcisms. While some saw these events as proof of the supernatural, others have since argued that mental illness, deception, or misinterpretation fueled the spectacle. This haunting tale inspir…

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Antônio Vilas-Boas: The UFO Encounter that Shook Brazil 7:55

5d ago7:55

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In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antônio Vilas-Boas claimed he was abducted by extraterrestrials while working his fields at night, igniting one of the first widely publicized alien abduction stories. He described a glowing, egg-shaped craft descending from the sky, forcing him to flee before being taken aboard. Though many skeptics believe his tale was a…

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Max Théon: The Hidden Force Behind Western Mysticism 11:29

5d ago11:29

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Max Théon, mysterious occultist of the late 19th century, immersed himself in mystical practices and secret societies. As the founder of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor & leader of the Cosmic Movement, he shared his esoteric path with his enigmatic wife, Alma. Théon’s influence deeply impacted Western occultism, connecting him to figures like H.P…

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Oom the Magnificent: America’s First Yogi 8:44

6d ago8:44

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Pierre Bernard, famously known as “Oom the Magnificent,” captivated early 1900s America with his mysterious blend of yoga and tantra, luring upper-class women and celebrities into his orbit. Despite his shadowy origins, Bernard built a reputation as a charismatic yogi, training figures like boxer Lou Nova and his controversial teachings on tantra s…

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Paranormal Mythbuster: The Life of Harry Price 11:36

6d ago11:36

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Harry Price, a bold British parapsychologist, made his name by exposing fraudulent mediums and unraveling paranormal mysteries with the flair of a stage magician. From debunking the eerie hauntings of Borley Rectory to dismantling the illusions of infamous mediums like Eva Carrière, Price’s relentless pursuit of controversial investigations, includ…

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Blood Moon Murders:: The Werewolf of Bedburg 12:10

6h ago12:10

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Peter Stumpp, a wealthy farmer in 16th-century Germany, was accused of being a werewolf, practicing black magic, and committing horrifying murders, including cannibalism. Under torture, he confessed to killing and eating 14 children, including his own son, and claimed to transform into a wolf with the help of a magical belt from the Devil. His grue…

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Fátima 1917: The Day the Sun Stunned the World 8:51

7d ago8:51

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The Miracle of the Sun, which occurred in Fátima, Portugal in 1917, is a controversial event surrounded by claims of a miraculous solar phenomenon witnessed by a large crowd. Witnesses reported seeing the sun dance, emit colors, and move towards the Earth. The Catholic Church recognizes the event as a miracle, while skeptics offer alternative expla…

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Queen Anula of Anuradhapura: Sri Lanka’s first femme fatale ruler 5:48

10d ago5:48

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Queen Anula of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first female ruler, left a bloody trail of poisoned husbands in her quest for power. During her short five-year reign in the 1st century BC, she eliminated at least four consorts to govern the kingdom of Rajarata on her own. In a time of war, treachery, and unstable rule, Anula’s ruthless ambition made her r…

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Ireland’s First Witch Hunt: The Rise and Fall of Dame Alice Kyteler 10:29

10d ago10:29

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Dame Alice Kyteler, a wealthy widow with a trail of dead husbands, was accused of invoking demons and practicing dark magic, making her Ireland’s first condemned witch. Whispers of secret rituals, poisonous potions, and unholy pacts spread, fueled by the Church’s wrath and her enemies’ envy. As her servant confessed to bizarre, occult rites under t…

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ADH PODFEST 2022 - PROBLEM SOLVING PANEL OF AUDIO LOVING JOY! 48:35

12M ago48:35

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Send us a text Hello AUDIO DRAMA LOVERS Here is the second ASTOUNDINGLY BRILLIANT panel from last year’s super inspiring AUDIO DRAMA HUB PODFEST! With a short pitchathon session to start we then join THE EFFERVESENT Naomi Clarke in the chair with panel guests Alasdair Stuart, Marguerite Kenner, Chloe Hendry and Pip Thorne with a silent Michael Irel…

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AUDIO DRAMA HUB PODFEST 2022 - WRITING PANEL 48:35

12M ago48:35

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Send us a text Hello! Welcome to the first release of the AUDIO DRAMA HUB PODFEST LIVE EVENTS PODEPS Here we have Fiona Thraille beautifully chairing our WRITER’S PANEL with the super amazing Maxamillian John, Karin Heimdahl, Chris Gregory and Emily C A Snyder with UNISSABLE tips on improving your writing, developing your style, we also fathom what…

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INDIE AF AUDIO DRAMA HUB PODFEST SPECIAL - 2023 18:28

12M ago18:28

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Send us a text Hello! Woah there hasn't been anything on the Quirky feed for a while - been so busy but oh my, here starteth a gentle deluge of things for hyping up THE PODFEST to go to this year - THE AUDIO DRAMA HUB PODFEST 2023! Yes, along with Fiona Thraille, Karim Kronfli, and Michael Hudson, we are excited AF to bring you this year's amazing …

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THE TOYMAKER - A chilling christmas horror - 16+ 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

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Send us a text Welcome to THE TOYMAKER A chilling Christmas horror By Stewart J Clark A church. Present day. A confident young man - Michael - takes to the confession box to tell all to THE PRIEST, but what secrets lie in the hearing and telling of such an...exhibitionist, spectacular confession? With the fantastic Fiona Thraille as THE PRIEST and …

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GHOST INNN SPAAAAACE! By Sarah Golding (PG 8+) 31:43

2y ago31:43

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Send us a text Ghost in space is a part Sci Fi part comedy part horror where in GHOST INNN SPAAAACE (Sarah Golding) encounters the hapless Astronaut Dave (Robert Cudmore) and the power hungry errant Cyber-human-hybrid Doreen Devillo (Fiona Thraille) in a rocket ship carrying out her evil plans to take over the mooooonnn.... This is the 2nd offering…

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BOGEYS AND GHOULIES - SEASON 4 - THE HAT MAN By Sarah Golding (PG 10+) 14:36

2y ago14:36

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Send us a text Hello #KidsHorror Lovers👻☠️🧟🧛🏼‍♂️🧙🎃 HAPPYYY HALLOWEEN! Here's a (quite scary) horror story for those 10+ (or parents, guardians ...listen first!) all about THE HAT MAN. It is Inspired by a nightmare my daughter had when she was 2 ..ish ...and all she could say was....'Man....Man...Hat man....Black Hat' - it terrified me that she thou…

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WORLD AUDIO DRAMA DAY - BOGIES AND GHOULIES - Season Three - The Ghost Who Lost Their Scare By Sarah Golding - PART ONE (8+) 35:30

3y ago35:30

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Send us a text DARE YOU GET PAST THE INTRO To enjoy This kids gentle comedy horror story - THE GHOST WHO LOST THER SCARE??? Join the Screamdents at the Great British Scare Sghoul on an original adventure by Sarah Golding (28% scary) AND NARRATED BY Fiona Thraille (30% scary😎) with BOO! The scariest ghost in the sghoul(98% scary) - summoned to the G…

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BOGIES AND GHOULIES - Season Three - HIDE by Sarah Golding (10+) 7:55

3y ago7:55

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Send us a text Hide A short horror story full of tension and ....horror for the BOGIES AND GHOULIES short season - Season three......by Sarah Golding Tom, a young boy cannot get to sleep - he hears something...someone breathing in his bedroom late at night. His mum, trying to get her work done tries to comfort him. Tom convinces her to look for the…

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QUIRKY VOICES VA SHOWCASE - Joey Hernandez - EXISTENTIAL DREAD - Gory Monster Horror - 15+ 9:58

3y ago9:58

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Send us a text Hello! I have some exciting new content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to ANOTHER GROOVY AF... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - NEW VOICE ACTING STUDENTS OF AUDIO JOY INTRODUCING JOEY HERNANDEZ in - EXISTENTIAL DREAD - GORY MONSTER HORROR - Here launcheth the first of 8 groovy pieces as a showcase vehicle for some of my brill…

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QUIRKY VOICES VA SHOWCASE - Ashley Baker - DETECTIVE DUCK - A whodunnit detective solves the crime - 12+ 8:33

3y ago8:33

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Send us a text Hello! I have some exciting new content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - VOICE ACTING STUDENTS OF AUDIO JOY INTRODUCING ASHLEY BAKER ! in - DETECTIVE DUCK - A WHODUNNIT SOLVED - Here launcheth the first of 8 groovy pieces as a showcase vehicle for some of my brilliant last cohort of voice …

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QUIRKY VOICES VA SHOWCASE - Taylor Garcia Van-Biljon - 5 TEETH?!!! - A kids tooth fairy adventure 7+ 15:11

3y ago15:11

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Send us a text Hello! More, New, exciting content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to..... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - VOICE ACTING STUDENT OF AUDIO JOY INTRODUCING TAYLOR GARCIA VON- BILJON ! in - 5 TEETH?!! A KIDS TOOTH FAIRY ADVENTURE - Today I release 6 of these wonderous students out into the world to be cast in allll of the things!…

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QUIRKY VOICES VA SHOWCASE - Jeff Taylor - ARE YOU AWAKE? - Gentle horror vampire - 12+ 11:39

3y ago11:39

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Send us a text Hello! I have some exciting new content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - VOICE ACTING STUDENTS OF AUDIO JOY INTRODUCING JEFF TAYLOR ! in - ARE YOU AWAKE - Here launcheth the first of 8 groovy pieces as a showcase vehicle for some of my brilliant last cohort of voice actors from the latest …

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QUIRKY VOICES VA SHOWCASE - Kayla Rivera - KIDSPLAY - A child's view Dramedy - 12+ 10:27

3y ago10:27

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Send us a text Hello! Hurray! Some more new content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - VOICE ACTING STUDENTS OF AUDIO JOY - INTRODUCING KAYLA RIVERA...IN ...KIDSPLAY! Here launcheth the second of 8 groovy audio pieces, as a showcase vehicle for some of my brilliant last cohort of voice actors from the late…

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QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - Justin Price - SPINNING - A space based horror - PG 13 13:25

3y ago13:25

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Send us a text Hello! I have some exciting new content to share with you! Yes! Today we introduce you to... QUIRKY VOICES SHOWCASE - VOICE ACTING STUDENTS OF AUDIO JOY - INTRODUCING JUSTIN PRICE! IN.....SPINNING. Here launcheth the first of 8 groovy pieces as a showcase vehicle for some of my brilliant last cohort of voice actors from the latest Qu…

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Dashingly Quirky Live 2021 - Bright Sides - After Show Chattarama! 1:21:52

3y ago1:21:52

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Send us a text Hello All So huzzahs! Here we have the aftershow chat! Yes! The whole cast and crew chilled on zoom to put the world to rights, share more insight into audio drama creation, and life as a voice actor and audio drama writer, foley artist and composer....and more! Hearty thanks to all who supported the fundraiser. If you too would like…

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DASHINGLY QUIRKY LIVE - BRIGHT SIDES - 2021 1:21:37

3y ago1:21:37

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Send us a text Hello people of the world! And so begins a new gentle deluge of Quirky related audio drama content for your delectation and delight! This week we start with the release of DASHINGLY QUIRKY LIVE! A wonderous celebration of new writing - new, uplifting, comedy writing - from our winners of this years comp! This year for the 'LIVE!' asp…

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MADIVA 415 - Zachary Fortais-Gomm and Maddy Searle on their new actual play podcast - Realms Of Peril and Glory 1:05:41

3y ago1:05:41

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Send us a text Hello and WELCOME to the final episode of this MADIVA season - woohoo! I feel a bit emoshe! Thanks muchly to Zachary Fortais-Gomme (also of The Orphans and Quid Pro Euro) Maddy Searle (also of Snazzy Tapir Productions and Rusty Quill) who wax lyrical about their new show and what it was like finding the characters and working with th…

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MADIVA 414 - Tim Krause and Sarah Rhea Werner talk all things collaboration, and Tim shares his experience of directing VA's for the first time 1:01:45

3y ago1:01:45

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Send us a text HELLOOOOO Oh my oh my - stop what you're doing and listen to this brilliantly inspiring team - collaborators Tim Krause and Sarah Rhea Werner - partners in real life - have made for your delectation and delight OMEN PODCAST (links below). This is a swashbuckler of a groovy show, and yeah, I gots me a cameo In the rather nasty pirate …

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MADIVA 413 - Jessica Dennis and practicing the breath control of audio joy 1:02:15

3y ago1:02:15

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Send us a text Hey folks Woah What a hot week for hot folks doing hot things? Can you breattttthe? Well, hey, hope you are taking breaks in those booths for air and water and food and rest in these extreme temps if you're in a country that seems unusually hot atm, and STRAP IN for an ep all about BREATH CONTROL. TODAYS DELIGHTFUL KNOWLEDGABLE GUEST…

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MADIVA 412 - Andrew Jack talks all things going pro as a VA, mental health and getting technique n tech savvy. 1:14:49

3y ago1:14:49

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Send us a text HELLOOO Welcome to EPISODE 412 of this voice acting podcast made with love and passion for the medium of audio drama JUST FOR YOUUU! Yeh YOUUU! Hallo! I'm Sarah Golding and I love making stories come to life as a voice actor m'self n'all. Feel free to cast us both! We won't minddd.... In this episode I talk to the lovely ANDREW JACK …

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MADIVA 411 - BOOTH JUNKIE Mike DelGaudio jumps in for the 50th MADIVA to talk all things mics and basic tech grooviness! 1:08:29

3+ y ago1:08:29

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Send us a text HELLOO! Sarah Golding here - how am ya? THE 411 IS....THIS IS THE 50TH MADIVA EPISODE! WOOT WOO I am so excited that this is episode 50. I fit this in around my other voice acting roles, teaching kids and courses, organising live Dashingly Q…

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MADIVA 410 - Erika Sanderson and finding character voices, and playing with accents 1:12:49

3+ y ago1:12:49

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Send us a text Hello audiodrama lovers! HUZZAHS SARAH GETS TO CHAT TO ERIKA SANDERSON ABOUT ALL THINGS PLAYING WITH VOCAL WARES FOR CREATING A PLETHORA OF CHARACTER VOICES! Have I got a fun treat for you! Yes! I was lucky enough to chat to the brilliant Erika Sanderson of many many podcasts on all things origins of finding she could do voices, to b…

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MADIVA 409 - Sarah Shachat and Directing Voice Actors with UNMISSABLE Remote VA Top tips! 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

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Send us a text Hellooo HOW ARE YOU CRAZY WORLD!>?? Welcome to THEEE podcast that chats to folks all about and in and around VOICE ACTING FOR INDIE AUDIO FICTION. Today, just for glorious you, here's a super jam packed episode in conversation with THE AMAZING Sarah Shachat on all things DIRECTING VOICE ACTORS. Sarah shares some fabulous useful insig…

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MADIVA 408 - Beth Eyre and Getting Thee Organised People! 51:35

3+ y ago51:35

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Send us a text Hello World! How beautiful you are. Here's the most uplifting of interviews with...quite frankly one of THE BEST VOICE ACTORS EVER MADE, EVER. Always awesome, always astutely realised characters and instantly recognisable - yusss BETH OF EYRE. We talk all things getting you organised so you can have space to play! Yep. From pre prep …

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MADIVA 407 - Marguerite Kenner and the Business of Voice Acting - get savvy DOOO! 45:21

3+ y ago45:21

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Send us a text Helloooo So I am HUGELY excited to present this HUGELY informative chat on all things business that voice actors should at least have on their radar, if not start to do 'something' about! There are several progression levels to a voice actors career, and in this chat, THE FABULOUS Marguerite Kenner shares some truly important things …

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MADIVA PODCAST 406 - Alasdair Stuart and getting noticed, proactive and contract savvy. 44:02

3+ y ago44:02

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Send us a text Hello all Well here we are with ep 406 already and one of my fave creatives who I've enjoyed listening to and reading...joins me for some bantz...and we find out we went to the SAME university....AT THE SAME TIME. So. There's a little bit of fading in and out, as I guess you don't want to hear us regaling stories of crazy student day…

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MADIVA PODCAST 405 - Lory Martinez and Multi-Lingual Podcasts - Mija and beyond... 40:50

3+ y ago40:50

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Send us a text Hellllooooo voice actors of audio joy and audio drama lovers everywhere! This week I have the hugely inspirational LORY MARTINEZ of Ochenta Podcasts on the show, and we talk all things.... her ways in to creating Mija and then the founding of the company - Ochenta Podcasts and beyonnnddd. We talk how she voice acted through accents a…

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MADIVA PODCAST 404 - Fiona Thraille and FILE NOT FOUND - archiving, sharing and saving etiquette for VA's and new producers 38:44

3+ y ago38:44

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Send us a text Helllooooo - how am ya?! So here we are at the aptly named FILE NOT FOUND EP 404.... I am riDICulously excited to once again chat to my audio and real life pal Fiona Thraille, producer, writer, and VA and tbh brilliant all round creative - employ her doooo for alll of the things! We talk all things archiving, saving, naming and shari…

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MADIVA PODCAST 403 - Cocotazo Media - working with kids, Latinx podcasting, creator mentor programs, and Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino 57:35

3+ y ago57:35

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Send us a text HELLOOOO U GROOVESOME SOULS, WELCOME TO MADIVA PODCAST! Here's a more rounded look at, and advice on working with kids in INDIE AUDIOFICTION podcasts, 'n some advice on what 2 do pre recording, and when you have younguns in the recording space....as well as why libraries are important, the lowdown on the Google creator programs, TRAX…

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MADIVA PODCAST 402 - Caroline Mincks AND sharing inclusive good practice for disabled voice actors (especially those hard of hearing / deaf) 59:29

3+ y ago59:29

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Send us a text Hellooooo! How are you wonderous folks of the world?! Thank you SO MUCH for listening to this VOICE ACTING Podcast - I feel joyous to share these jam packed groovy interviews with amazinggg creatives .....AND THIS WEEKKK.... _CAROLINE MINCKS AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICE IN AUDIO DRAMA FOR DISABLED CREATIVES (Specifically hard of hearing / …

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MADIVA PODCAST - 401 - Home Recording Setups - Jerry Kokich, Brianne Leeson, Kirsty Woolven, Tanja Milojevic 1:06:18

3+ y ago1:06:18

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Send us a text Hello folks! YES MADIVA IS BACK and OH MY is this season jam packed with audio grooviness for you VOICE ACTORS OF AUDIO JOYYY! This first episode looks at 4 people's HOME RECORDING SETUPS 1) Jerry Kokich - Iphone7 and plug in mic 2) Brianne Leeson - Duvet Fort 3)Kirsty Woolven - OVC Booth 4) Tanja Milojevic - QC Acoustics booth List …

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Rosa Kranz and Gilda Stern Aren't Dead - PART SOMETHING - By Emily C. A. Snyder - An International Women's Day Audio Grooviness 20:56

3+ y ago20:56

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Send us a text Hello All and welcome to the newest of Quirky Voices Productions - Rosa Kranz and Gilda Stern Arent DEAD ! I am crazy excited to present to you the most wonderful of scripts and some gently experimental audio fiction with an all female cast to celebrate International Women's Day. Born…

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MADCAP - EYE OF THE BEHOLDER - BY CRAIG ROBOTHAM 17:32

3+ y ago17:32

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Send us a text WELCOME WELCOME TO EPISODE TWOOOO OF SEASON A OF MADCAP! TWO years in the making....because...life.... A PLETHORA of stunningly brilliant voice actors A mix of drama and an array of dystopian futures all curated by... THE CURATOR who may even have their own story to tell... Our second story is.... EYE OF THE BEHOLDER by CRAIG ROBOTHA…

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QUARALOGUES - 4 - OK2BOK / SAFE / HOPE / YESTERDAYS TECHNOLOGY TODAY / THE WALL / LIVE! 54:46

3+ y ago54:46

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Send us a text Helloooooo and OH WE ARE ON THE CUSP OF A NEW YEAR! Who's excited? I AM ALSO ITS MY BDAY IN 2 SLEEPS HUGELY EXCITED TO SHARE T'NEW WRITING AND A FRANK SPENCER IMPRESSION TODAY. (Apologies in advance) All voices, alllll writers in todays ep are FAB, FANTASTICAL and A-TEAM AMAZINGGGGG, , and you can find all the links they gave me to t…

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