Best ACX Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 82: Cold Reads vs Script Breakdown 52:04

1h ago52:04

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Cold Reads vs Script Breakdown. Should you cold read? What does this mean? What is a Script Breakdown? Which is better? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela…

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Episode 81: Punch n Roll vs Clicker 46:39

7d ago46:39

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Punch n Roll vs Clicker Methods for editing. Do you have to use one over the other? What is this? Do I have to get a clicker? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceover…

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Episode 80: Getting Started with Voice Over 1:15:32

14d ago1:15:32

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Getting Started in Voice Over. What equipment do I need? Do I need a professional demo? Do I need a soundproof booth? Do I need a coach? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://ww…

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Episode 79: Voice Over Opportunities 1:02:19

21d ago1:02:19

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Voice Over Opportunities. What are all the types of Voice Over? What is my niche? Where should I start? How do I market these? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceove…

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Episode 78: Audiobook vs Voice Over File Formatting 44:35

28d ago44:35

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook vs Voice Over Formatting? Are Voice over and audiobook files formatted the same? Do you use the same effects? Do I need to worry about RMS? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watchin…

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Episode 77: Social Media & VO 54:30

1M ago54:30

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Social Media and VO. Do you need to be on social media? Can I provide VO services for social media? What kind of marketing content should I make? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! h…

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Episode 76: How much time does audiobook production take? 1:27:29

1M ago1:27:29

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook Production, and how much time it takes. How many days should I ask for? How do I break up my time? What do I do first? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceo…

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Episode 75: Fiverr for Voice Over Work? 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Fiverr for Voice Over work. Can you find work there? Is it worth it? Should I be wary of scammers? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more in…

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Episode 74: What is ACX Standard for Audiobooks? 1:21:26

2M ago1:21:26

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about ACX Standard. What is it? Does all voiceover need to comply to ACX Standard, or just audiobooks? How do I ensure Im compliant? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceove…

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The Legacy Compressor and Legacy Limiter in Audacity 3.6.2 3:30

2M ago3:30

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Send us a text Audacity version 3.6.2 is out and it includes the Legacy Compressor and the Legacy Limiter that were part of Audacity prior to version 3.6. In this episode I show you how to get to these legacy effects and the right way to add them to a macro. Other Places You'll Find Me: The Audacity Bootcamp online school for podcasters and ACX aud…

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Episode 73: Tips for Auditions 53:28

2M ago53:28

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about auditions. Do I slate? How long should it be? What are tech specs? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more information on Angela, her work, r…

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Episode 72: Overcoming Overwhelm & Procrastilearning in Voice Over 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about overcoming overwhelm & procrastilearning in Voice Over. How do you get all of this set up done? How do I know when Im ready? I cant seem to just get started, what do I do? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my sto…

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Episode 71: Audiobooks outside of ACX 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobooks outside of ACX. Where do you find them? How do you send the files? What about formatting? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more …

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Episode 70: Voice Over & Audiobook Scams 59:40

3M ago59:40

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about scams in Voice Over. What do they look like? What do I do? How can I protect myself? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more information on A…

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The New Limiter and Compressor in 3.6.0 and 3.6.1 Are Not Compatible With Macros Written For Earlier Versions 4:58

3M ago4:58

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Send us a text If you're running a macro that was built for earlier versions of Audacity prior to 3.6.0, and part of that macro includes the Limiter and/or Compressor, it's probably going to fail when invoked. The reason is that the new versions of these plugins have been rewritten for realtime use and the setting options have changed. In this epis…

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Episode 69: Overcoming the Challenges of Voice Over 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about the challenges of voice over and how to overcome them. Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more information on Angela, her work, recommended V…

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Episode 68: Audiobook Basics- Where to find audiobook work 56:44

3M ago56:44

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about where to find audiobook work. Is ACX the only place I can find audiobook work? Do all files have to be ACX compliant even if Im not working through ACX? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watc…

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Episode 67: Audiobook Basics: What you need to get started 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about what you need to get started in Audiobook Narration. Can I use a headset? Do I need a booth? How do I know if my voice is suitable? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voi…

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A Look at Version 3.6.0 of Audacity and My Cancer Update 13:05

4M ago13:05

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Send us a text Welcome to episode 30 of The Audacity Channel Podcast. Yes, this podcast is no longer in the seasons format but I've changed it to a serial format. Let's talk about version 3.6.0 of Audacity that came out today. After we do, I'll be giving you a short cancer update. Was diagnosed with cancer in April and I wanted to talk about it in …

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Episode 66: Audiobook Basics: Audiobook Rates & Billing 56:26

4M ago56:26

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook Rates & Billing. How much do I charge for an audiobook production? How do I get paid? Do I need an llc to produce audiobooks? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www…

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Audiobook Auditions 56:53

4M ago56:53

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This episode originally aired on Youtube on 1/16/24. Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook Auditions. How often should you audition? Should the file be ACX Standard Compliant? Should I slate? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Than…

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Audiobook Formatting 1:23:10

4M ago1:23:10

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This episode originally aired on Youtube on 1/9/24. Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook Formatting. What is the structure for files? Do I narrate the Table of Contents? What do I include in the credits? Does each chapter need to be its own file? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts,…

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The Holidays in Voice Over 1:20:57

5M ago1:20:57

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This episode originally aired on Youtube 1/2/24. Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about The Holidays in Voice Over. Can I take time off? Does it typically get slow, or am I doing something wrong? Can I provide a voice over service particular to Holidays? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and…

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Voice Over Casting Site Dos & Donts 1:13:09

5M ago1:13:09

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This episode originally aired 12/19/23. Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Voice Over Casting Site Dos & Donts. Should I give the client my email address? Should I download the script? How do I collect payment? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 2 - 'ACX Meetup Meta' with ACX Meetup Czar Skyler Crossman (Coda), Education in the USSR, William Gibson, Robert Heinlein, Simulation Religions, Culture Novels ... 1:31:06

8M ago1:31:06

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is part 2 of an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks to Skyler for organizi…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 1 - ACX Origin Stories, Drug Stacks, Red/Blue Buttons, Kaifeng Judaism, Vonnegut, and a lot more 1:15:28

10M ago1:15:28

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks Skyler for organizing, and thank…

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#15 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 9 16:03

10M ago16:03

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Happy King's Day, the first day of Mardi Gras and Happy New Year and Merry Christmas! I took a couple weeks off and lost some momentum but I'm back with Chapter 9 and then 10 and 11 over the next couple weeks. Nothing major to report except the aliens in the mall in Miami and Katt Williams do his thing. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CJMKFFQ4/?source…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 2 - Effective Altruism, Post-Rats, Virtue Signaling, Thought Gym 1:20:59

10M ago1:20:59

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. I really appreciate the post-cynical optimism d…

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Episode 61: Don't be afraid to fail 1:06:14

10M ago1:06:14

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about failure. It's going to happen to some degree at some point. Dont see it as a reason to give up, or that you are not good enough... see it as a lesson, to make you stronger going forward. We dont know what we dont know, until we know it. *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, an…

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Episode 60: Voice Over Contracts & NDAs 1:07:40

10M ago1:07:40

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Voice Over Contracts & NDAs. What should be included in your contract? Where do you find one? What is an NDA? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*…

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Audacity Bug for MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Users 3:58

11M ago3:58

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Send us a text This episode of The Audacity Channel podcast is for MAC users of Audacity and it concerns a compatibility issue that's in Audacity when running Mac OS 14.2.1, Sonoma. The record and playback toolbars have a problem, so let's talk about it. Other Places You'll Find Me: The Audacity Bootcamp online school for podcasters and ACX audiobo…

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Episode 59: Audiobook Basics: Training 1:07:24

11M ago1:07:24

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 58: Working with Voice Over Clients Globally 1:01:35

11M ago1:01:35

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about your working with Voice Over clients globally. Do I have to be available 24/7? How do I get paid in different currencies? Do I need to speak a different language? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thank…

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#14 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 7 17:23

11M ago17:23

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Welcome back y'all or at least the one person who downloaded the last episode, Thank You! This chapter is the most adult, kinda dirty, maybe the second most. I still keep in touch with this woman and that might be why I waited so long to pick this one. 9 days until Christmas, hope everyone is safe, Merry Christmas. Support the show…

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Episode 57: Audiobook Basics: Equipment 1:01:34

11M ago1:01:34

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 56: Part-Time Voice Over? 1:05:18

11M ago1:05:18

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about your voiceover business and how often you should record voiceover or audiobooks. Do I have to be Full-Time? Do I only have to rely of Voiceover income, or can I do this as a hobby? Let's talk about it! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check …

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#13 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 4 21:35

11M ago21:35

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Lucky 13th episode, still just me no guests yet and this chapter isn't my favorite and I don't know why I made it number 4. Nothing major to report, still sad about Kamela passing but I listened to that recording a few times and it feels better. I'll compile more recordings of her and add them to future episodes. Thank you! Support the show…

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Episode 55: Audiobook Basics- Terms & Getting Paid 1:22:30

11M ago1:22:30

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 54: Your Voice Over To Do List 1:12:13

11M ago1:12:13

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about your Voice Over To-Do List. What do you need before you start your website? How do I know what to do each day? How do I keep on track? Let's talk about it.*If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.…

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My Audacity Wishlist for 2024 16:10

11M ago16:10

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Send us a text In this episode of The Audacity Channel podcast, I share with you my Audacity wishlist for 2024. To simplify my wishlist, I've divided it into 2 major sections: Tracks and Plugins. We look first at tracks and then we turn our attention to plugins. If your podcast app has this feature, see the timestamps for specific topics. In the ev…

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Episode 53: Taking Action is Key to PROGRESS 1:39:18

11M ago1:39:18

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 52: Audiobook File Standards (ACX Standards) 55:49

11M ago55:49

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Audiobook File Standards, or (ACX Standards). What does RMS mean? What is a Noise floor? How much pause should there be between sentences? Let's talk about it! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https:/…

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#11 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 14 25:02

11M ago25:02

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Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving! This story makes me miss Mexico and feel bad for screwing up an opportunity to move there when I had the money and time. Still not many downloads to date but Thank You to whomever has been listening! Support the showBy F. L. Hauss

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Episode 51: Audition, Audition, Audition 1:38:51

12M ago1:38:51

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 50: The Elements of Voice Over Success 1:17:19

12M ago1:17:19

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about the Elements of Voice Over Success. What equipment do you need? Can anyone be a Voice Artist? How much time and money do I need to invest? Let's talk about it! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https:/…

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#10 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 1 27:44

12M ago27:44

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Audacity started working again after downloading some updates so it wasn't just me thank goodness! I'm surprised I've made 10 podcasts already and picked Chapter 1 this time. Also, below is the link to my new Audiobook book, Irreverent Poems for Adults and I added a few more samples here too. Have a great weekend and Thank you for listening! https:…

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Episode 49: Your first Audiobook Production 59:39

12M ago59:39

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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Episode 48: Casting Sites & Pay to Play 1:40:09

12M ago1:40:09

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Hey Guys! Today, we're talking about Castings Sites & P2P sites. What are they? How do they work? Can you actually find work on these? Let's talk about it. *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee mugs, T-shirts, and more, support my channel & check out my store! Thanks for watching! https://www.voiceoverangela.com/shop*For more in…

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#9 Podcast - One is Too Many - Chapter 6 19:07

12M ago19:07

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Welcome back, I had trouble with Audacity and couldn't record myself after the Intro so I'll work on that for next time. I picked one of my favorite chapters about the actress with the cool dog who moved in for a couple months and added a couple more poems from my next audiobook. Support the showBy F. L. Hauss

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Episode 47: Producers vs Narrators 1:27:00

12M ago1:27:00

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Hey Guys! This live Q&A is for all of you that have asked for it, I try to address your questions about Voice Over and Audiobook Narration during my Premieres but the videos don't seem to be long enough for all your questions to be answered so, now you have my undivided attention! Ask Away! *If you enjoy my videos and would like your own VO coffee …

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