Best Tom Pennington Podcasts (2024)

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Who was the most successful wife of King Henry VIII? 28:59

1d ago28:59

28:59

By Adam Pennington

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Life as Henry VIII with David Smith, aka, Sir Loyal Heart 48:34

8d ago48:34

48:34

David Smith is King Henry VIII reborn! He is now a full time impersonator of a young King Henry VIII. With a perfect replica of one of King Henry VIII’s most iconic outfits from hat to codpiece, David certainly looks the part, but goes a level deeper and looks to recreate how the king himself would have behaved. David is committed to educating peop…

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Boost Your Marketing With AI: Elevate Your Graphics And Images with Mandi Kaye 41:49

15d ago41:49

41:49

Mandi Kaye joins Marc Scott to discuss AI Image Generation and how voice actors can use it in their marketing efforts. Mandi shares her experience and insights on using various AI tools for image generation, including Dall-E, Ideogram and Leonardo. They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the benefits and limitations of different tools, and the…

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Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter with Sylvia Barbara Soberton. 1:03:28

16d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

One of the most powerful and influential women at the court of Henry VIII is someone you’ve probably never heard of, or perhaps only heard of fleetingly - Gertrude Courtenay, Marchioness of Exeter. As the wife of Henry VIII’s cousin, Henry Courtenay, Gertrude was a central figure at King Henry’s court, and would find herself on the wrong side of th…

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Cecily, Anne and Catherine - The Lost Princesses of York 43:27

22d ago43:27

43:27

Elizabeth Woodville and her second husband, King Edward IV were incredibly fortunate when it came to the production of healthy heirs. Elizabeth would give her husband a total of ten children - three boys and seven girls, with the most well known being Elizabeth of York, the wife of King Henry VII and mother to king Henry VIII. However, three of the…

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Voice Over Trends & AI Developments with Anne Ganguzza 1:10:16

22d ago1:10:16

1:10:16

In this conversation, Marc Scott interviews Anne Ganguzza, an award-winning demo producer and voiceover coach. They talk about the trend of authentic and conversational voice over reads, using the example of the popular Poppi Superbowl commercial. Anne emphasizes the importance of channeling authenticity and creating a story in voice over performan…

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How to Use Voice123 with the V123 Pros 1:00:27

29d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

In this conversation, Marc Scott chats with the V123 Pros, Katherine Tole and Natasha Marchewka. They address issues such as the relationship between voice actors and online casting platforms, the importance of understanding the Voice123 algorithm, and the effectiveness of upgrading membership tiers. They also discuss the role of audition Likes in …

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The Missing Tudor Palaces 41:12

30d ago41:12

41:12

By Adam Pennington

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In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn with Dr Sarah Morris 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Sarah Morris is a historian, author and also my colleague as co-director of our historic tour company, Simply Tudor Tours. She joins me today for a fascinating discussion based around the book she wrote alongside Natalie Grueninger, In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn. This book charts the many locations both in England but across Europe which are clos…

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How to Get Better at Networking with Haeley Porter 53:08

1M ago53:08

53:08

Sometimes it's good to get out of the voice over booth and actually meet people... face to face... in real life!! Haeley Porter has been making in-person networking a bigger part of her overall marketing strategy for a while now and it's really paying off in multiple ways. In this episode she shares some networking wins, experiences with her local …

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The House of Dudley with Dr Joanne Paul 1:19:14

1M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Dr Joanne Paul is a historian, author, broadcaster and former lecturer at Sussex University. She joins me today for a fascinating and at times amusing discussion all about the house of Dudley, the famous family for whom the tower of London and execution would loom large, from the hated Edmund Dudley, to John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, to the c…

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Voices.com Apologized... Now What? 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

Imagine my surprise when I showed up to watch The Famous Online Casting Panel at VO Atlanta recently and found Jay O'Connor, the Interim CEO of Voices.com sitting on stage preparing to take questions. The panel did NOT disappoint. Thank you, J. Michael Collins for organizing it, and the Anna Collins for making it a part of the VO Atlanta lineup. A …

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A Gentleman from Japan with Tom Lockley 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

In September 1588 Sir Thomas Cavendish, an English explorer and pirate arrived back into London following a lengthy trip around the world, but Thomas did not arrive back in England alone, for within his party were two men, Christopher and Cosmos, from Japan. To tell this amazing story, I am pleased to welcome Tom Lockley onto the podcast. Tom is ba…

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Protecting Your Money Maker; Vocal Warmups with Shana Pennington-Baird 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

When you earn your living with your voice, it only makes sense that you should do everything possible to protect it. But many voice actors aren't doing enough, if anything. Shana Pennington-Baird suffered a vocal injury early in her career, and to ensure it never happened again, she's become "religious" about both warming up and warming down. It's …

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Who were the Tudors? 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

They are Britain's most famous royal dynasty, and yet the House of Tudor was one which should never have sat on the throne of England in the first place. Their lineage was noble, but by no means as grand as many other families in England, and yet they managed to eventually succeed in displacing the house of Plantagenet, who had ruled England for ov…

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Building a Door to Sports Promo for Women with Christy Harst 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

Why aren't Sports Promos accessible to female voice actors when the statistics show sizeable female audiences? (44% NFL / 47% MLB / 37% NHL / 37% MLS) That's the question Christy Harst is asking, and it's the mission she's taken on for herself. She says females can't kick down the door to this genre because right now, the door doesn't even exist. C…

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Business Fundamentals for Voice Actors with Tom Dheere 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

The voice over business is just that... a business. Yes, you need to act. You need to be in the booth. You need to know how to edit. You need your demos and coaching and studio. But you also need to know how to run a small business. That's the VOpreneur side of the deal! In this episode, I welcome Tom Dheere (aka the VO Strategist) to talk all thin…

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Margaret of Anjou - The "She Wolf" of France 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Margaret of Anjou was queen of England via her marriage to perhaps England's most inept king, Henry VI. She has become famous as the "she wolf" of France, a spiteful aggressive woman who cut down her enemies and revelled in causing pain, but how accurate is this assessment? Has Shakespeare done the dirty on this fascinating medieval queen, or was s…

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Anna and the House of Cleves with Dr Heather Darsie 54:32

2M ago54:32

54:32

Dr Heather Darsie is an American attorney and historian who specialises in German medieival and Tudor history. She has written extensively on the subject and has released two books, Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The Kings Beloved Sister and Children of the House of Cleves, Anna and her Siblings. She joins me today for a fascinating discussion about the …

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What Every New Voice Actor Needs to Know with Patrick Kirchner 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

When you're starting your voice over journey, there's a lot of information to process and a lot of very important decisions to make. What should I coach with? Who produces quality demos? What equipment should I buy? What classes are worth it? What does it even look like to set up a small business? And the list goes on and on and on and on. Another …

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Henry VIII and Hollywood 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

He's the most famous king in all of British history and has been a staple of Hollywood since the dawn of film, being played by some of the greatest actors to ever walk the earth, including Richard Burton, Keith Michell and Damien Lewis, but which of the many interpretations of Henry VIII are the closest to the real man? Which leave much to be desir…

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Demystifying Contracts with Lynn Norris and Karen White 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Like them or not, contracts are part of the voice over business, especially when you think and work like a VOpreneur. It's in your best interests to know how to read them and be willing to respond to them when you see things you don't understand or don't like. Voice Actor Lynn Norris, and her sister, Attorney Karen White, have come together to crea…

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Stay at Home Mom to Full Time Voice Actor with Jennifer Clark 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

At the beginning of 2020, Jennifer Clark was a stay-at-home mom with a dream to do voice over. A week before the pandemic hit, she booked her first paid voice over job. Things moved quickly from there. More jobs. Big clients. Respected brands. Award nominations. Along the way, one particular practice has been important to Jennifer, and it's the mai…

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Lady Arbella Stuart - England's Lost Queen with Sarah Gristwood 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

She's one the lesser known Tudor's, but has a story as dramatic and shocking as many of her more famous relatives. The direct descendant of Henry VII, Lady Arbella Stuart was a one time candidate to succeed Queen Elizabeth I, and yet her story is one seldom explored or discussed at any length. To help me unpack the story of this lost Tudor Princess…

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A Biblical Case for Cessationism with Tom Pennington 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode of Honest Conversations in Black and White, Virgil Walker and Scott Aniol chat with Tom Pennington about his latest book, A Biblical Case for Cessationism: Why the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit Have Ended. Tom is Pastor-Teacher of Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas.By G3 Ministries

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Elizabeth Woodville - Queen, Queen Dowager, Survivor 35:12

3M ago35:12

35:12

She is known to history as the most beautiful Queen in English history and immortalised for modern audiences as "The White Queen", but who was the real Elizabeth Woodville? How did she rise from being the widow of a mere Lancastrian knight, to becoming the wife and queen of the first Yorkist King in English History?…

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From Part Time to Full Time VO Through Outsourcing with Bryson Carr 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

For many voice actors, the dream and goal is to turn a part-time passion into a full-time career. That can be a challenge when you've only got limited time to devote to your voice over business though. For Bryson Carr, the solution was outsourcing. With a limited number of hours to give to voice over because of a day job, outsourcing aspects of his…

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Dividing the Faithful with David Schrock 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

In this episode of Honest Conversations in Black and White, Virgil Walker and Scott Aniol chat with David Schrock about his latest book, Dividing the Faithful: How a Little Book on Race Fractured a Movement Founded on Grace. David is the Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge, Virginia.…

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Elizabeth I in Film - A look back and Review 36:41

3M ago36:41

36:41

She's been played by everyone from Bette Davis to Glenda Jackson, Cate Blanchett to Helen Mirren. Elizabeth I is a staple for both the big and small screen, but which of the many depictions of her is the best? Which comes closest to telling the truth of this most iconic of queens and which fail to capture the essence of the last Tudor sovereign?…

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What Every Voice Actor Needs to Know About A.I. with NAVA 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

A.I. isn't coming to the voice over industry. It's already here. The challenge for voice actors now is, how will we engage and respond as a community and industry. One of the organizations speaking on our behalf is NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors). They are deeply engrained in numerous conversations including with SAG/Aftra and various l…

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Tudor Myths and Legends versus the Facts 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

Anne Boleyn had six fingers and was a witch, Henry VIII had syphilis, Anne of Cleves was ugly - lies, lies lies, so where did they start and why? In this weeks episode of the Tudor Chest podcast I examine some of the common myths and legends from Tudor England and where possible, refute them!By Adam Pennington

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Social Media Trends for Voice Actors in 2024 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

Social media can be a very powerful marketing tool for voice actors. Imagine having access to global audiences for the grand price of... free! Not a bad deal, if you ask me. With the start of the new year, I'm keeping an eye on new trends for social media in 2024. Things that could have an impact in how the platforms are used and how to we, as voic…

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Elizabeth of York - The First Tudor Queen 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

Born to the captivating Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth of York was the greatest heiress in England and sister to the "Prince's in the Tower". Her marriage to Henry Tudor brought the Wars of the Roses to its close and established the new Tudor dynasty, but who was the real woman and why is her story seldom explored at any length?…

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Marketing Trends for Voice Actors in 2024 23:32

4M ago23:32

23:32

As we head into the new year, and look to accomplish an entirely new list of goals, it's important to pay attention to where the industry is going, and what actions are the ones moving the needle. That includes in your self marketing efforts. Some strategies work better than others. Some tactics are more effective than others. In this episode, I sh…

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Becca Segovia - Royalty Now - The Studio bringing the past back to Life 56:25

4M ago56:25

56:25

Becca Segovia is a graphic designer who has taken the history world by storm thanks to her truly magnificent digital recreations of some of histories most iconic characters, from Anne Boleyn to Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc to Edward IV, Becca's work is a stunning example of using technology to bring to life faces from our past!…

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The War on Words with David de Bruyn 33:16

4M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode of Honest Conversations in Black and White, Virgil Walker and Scott Aniol chat with David de Bruyn about his latest book, The War on Words: Ten Words Every Christian Should Fight For. David is the pastor of New Covenant Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa.By G3 Ministries

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How Voice Actors Should Respond to A.I. 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

When it comes to A.I. and the voice over industry, there's a lot of fear. A lot of speculation. A lot of uncertainty. A lot of doubt. But there seems to be less hard data. Less actual information. Less real stories to back up all the fear, uncertainty and doubt. A.I. is here, whether we like it or not. It's going to be better as well. But that does…

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Christmas with the Tudors with Dr James Taffe 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

It's the most magical time of the year for millions around the world, but how did the Tudors spend Christmas? What food did they eat? How did they exchange gifts? Well to answer these questions plus much more, I am thrilled to welcome Dr James Taffe, historian and author of his brand new book "Christmas with the Tudors".…

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2024 Reading Challenge with Becky Aniol 45:18

5M ago45:18

45:18

In this episode of Honest Conversations in Black and White with Virgil Walker and Scott Aniol, the guys sit down with Becky Aniol to discuss the 2024 Reading Challenge from G3 Ministries.By G3 Ministries

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All About the #12VOGifts of Christmas 13:26

5M ago13:26

13:26

The 12 Voice Over Gifts of Christmas (#12VOGifts) is the most wonderful voice over contest of the year. In this episode, I share the story of how the contest came to be and how it's grown over the years to where we are today... with over $19,000 in prizes to giveaway! Learn more about this years contest, who has donated prizes, and most importantly…

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Queen Catherine Parr with Dr Elizabeth Norton 56:38

5M ago56:38

56:38

By Adam Pennington

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The Power Of Funds With Bridger Pennington 1:14:27

5M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

In this episode of No Title Necessary, Devin Johnson interviews Bridger Pennington, a successful entrepreneur, and investor, about his story and how he got into the world of finance. Bridger shares that he grew up in a small town in Idaho and initially pursued a career in sports. However, after a serious injury, he had to pivot and ended up startin…

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Thomas Cromwell: King Henry VIII’s Most Faithful Servant 44:16

5M ago44:16

44:16

He is one of the most controversial and often villainised figures from Tudor England, but irrelevant of what people may think, Thomas Cromwell was a staggeringly effective statesman's who totally transformed the landscape of English politics and governance. He oversaw the downfall of Queen Anne Boleyn and the dissolution of the monasteries, only to…

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Audiobooks and Acting with Sean Pratt 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

When I reached out to Sean Pratt, my goal was discuss audiobooks. A genre of voice over that I know nothing about and an entirely intimidated by. I expected to learn a few things, and uncover some helpful nuggets for podcast listeners who are in the space. What I got instead, was a virtual acting master class that can be applied across basically an…

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Voice Over Gear Wish List with Jordan Reynolds 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

With Black Friday / Cyber Monday right around the corner, perhaps you're going to be looking for some great deals on some new equipment to upgrade your studio. Or, maybe you'd like to add some new studio equipment to your Wish List for Santa? In this episode, Jordan Reynolds offers up plenty of new gear for your consideration and he does it across …

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Ursula Pole, Baroness Stafford - The Forgotten Plantagenet Daughter 40:20

5M ago40:20

40:20

She was the sole daughter of a royal countess, Margaret Pole, and thus a great-niece of two of England's kings, Edward IV and Richard III, and yet Ursula Pole, Baroness Stafford's life is seldom explored at length. She would manage to avoid involvement in the scandal that tore her family apart, living twelve years into the reign of Queen Elizabeth …

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Please Hold... Talking Telephony Voice Over with Liz de Nesnera 59:22

5M ago59:22

59:22

Telephony is an often overlooked genre of voice over. Ok, so maybe it's not as fun or glamorous as video games or promo or animation. But it can actually be very lucrative. A nice foundational genre for your business to have consistent income landing in your bank account while you're pursuing some of those other genres. Mention the the words teleph…

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Hans Holbein - The Window into the Court of Henry VIII 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

He is the man to whom all historians and fans of Tudor England owe an enormous debt. Without the work of Hans Holbein, we wouldn't know what practically all the key players of King Henry VIII's court looked like. As a fabulous new exhibition is launched at the Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace, featuring many of Holbeins original sketches, portrait…

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Recording From the Road with George the Tech 1:04:44

6M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Are you planning on traveling this holiday season, but still want to be able to do voice over recording? George the Tech joins me on the show to discuss all things travel recording and voice over. You'll get some very practical tips for making the entire road recording experience easier. From unplugging the refrigerator, to booking rooms away from …

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The Life and Death of Queen Katheryn Howard 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

She was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. Plucked from relative obscurity, Katheryn Howard would reign for just eighteen months before a scandalous affair engulfed the court and ended with the teenage queen becoming the second of Henry VIII's queens to lose her head on the executioners scaffold, but is Katheryn really the airhead history has led u…

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