Episode 345 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad continue their part 2 interview with mega-talented voice actor, Anna Vocino. You may not know Anna's name but you hear her voice on TV commercials and promos every single day. Anna is one of the busiest in-demand voice over actors in the voice-over industry. Some of her current and past clie…

Episode 344 Part 1 of 2 - Before the COVID-19 pandemic happened, Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad got to have an inspiring and entertaining chat with voice actor, Anna Vocino. You may not know her name but you hear her voice on TV constantly. Anna is one of the busiest voice over actors in the industry and she is literally crushing it in Network TV …

Episode 343 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are back to continue their interview with the amazing and very talented, Chris Call. Chris is a Prop Design and Property Master for Film/Television Production. He's the secret weapon behind the visuals in some of the biggest TV shows and blockbuster movies on the planet. Some of his most rec…

Episode 342 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are super psyched to chat with one of their family, the amazing and super talented, Chris Call. Chris is a Prop Design and Property Master for Film/Television Production. He's the secret weapon behind the visuals in some of the biggest TV shows and blockbuster movies on the planet. Some of h…

Episode 341 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are back in their part 2 interview with versatile actor, voiceover talent, master improviser, and dialect expert/guru, Kiff VandenHeuvel. Kiff is an alumnus of The Second City comedy theatre, where he frequently performs and teaches sketch comedy and voiceover. He has worked on hit TV series…

Episode 340 Part 1 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad are super stoked to welcome versatile actor, voiceover talent, master improviser, and dialect expert, Kiff VandenHeuvel. Kiff is an alumnus of The Second City comedy theatre, where he frequently performs and teaches sketch comedy and voiceover. He has worked on hit TV series such as THE ROOK…

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Episode 337 Part 2 of 2 - Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad continue their highly informative conversation with L.A agent, James Murray of the bi-coastal voiceover agency, Abrams Artists. We're talking about "EVERYTHING VO AGENTS" including the task of obtaining major market representation as well as answering all of your "agent" related questions. D…

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By Chuck Duran & Stacey J. Aswad

By Chuck Duran & Stacey J. Aswad

By Chuck Duran & Stacey J. Aswad

Episode 332 Part 1 of 2. Chuck & Stacey welcome the CEO and founder of VOX Talent Agency in Los Angeles, Wes Stevens. Wes has been working in the entertainment and media industry for over 24 years as an entrepreneur and professional advocate for performers and brands. Wes is a powerhouse agent in the areas of voice-over, advertising, celebrity endo…

Episode 331 Part 2of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome back legally blind voice actor, Pete Gustin. From Commercials to Network TV Promos to Radio Imaging campaigns to being the signature voice of the Fox News Channel. Pete Gustin may not be able to see but that doesn't stop him from recording 40- to 50 voiceover jobs per day. This guy is Unstoppable! P…

Episode 330 Part 1of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome legally blind voice actor, Pete Gustin. From Super Bowl ads to Network TV Promos to some of the most recognizable radio imaging campaigns in the country. Pete Gustin is also the signature voice of the Fox News Channel. The BIG questions are... How can a legally blind man be so successful in voice-ov…

Episode 329 Part 2 of 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome back their good friend and talented artist responsible for their one-of-a-kind jewelry, Gina Coconato-Hering. In addition to being an amazing singer and voice actor, Gina is the creator of Earthly Love & Light. Five years ago, Gina, set out to make a functional line of jewelry that was cool, hip, s…

Episode 328 Part 1 of 2 – Chuck and Stacey are super excited to share the artist responsible for their one-of-a-kind jewelry, Gina Coconato-Hering. In addition to being a talented singer and actor, Gina is the creator of Earthly Love & Light and is obsessed with crystals, essential oils, and all things magic. Five years ago, Gina, set out to make a…

Episode 327 Part 3 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are back and bring you Part 3 interview with the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. The show is officially coming back for a reboot and we have the full story! The amazing actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the VO Buzz Weekly studio so please help us welcome back Rob Paulsen, Jess H…

Episode 326 Part 2 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are back and excited to bring you the Part 2 interview with the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. YES, the show is officially back and we have the whole scoop! The actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the studio with us for an incredibly FUN and entertaining interview. Please help us…

Episode 325 Part 1 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are crazy excited to bring you the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. YES, the show is officially back and so is the stellar original cast. The actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the studio with us for an incredibly entertaining interview. Please help us welcome the wonderful, Rob P…

Episode 324 Part 2 – After years of interviewing voice over industry pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and our very own, Stacey J. interviews the industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row seat to a candid conversation with Chuck Duran about every aspect of demo producti…

Episode 323 Part 1 – After years of interviewing top voice over pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and Stacey J. interviews the mastermind whos satisfied clients and respected voice over colleagues call, "The industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer. The one and only, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row se…

Episode 322 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with Dean Panaro, the amazing Los Angeles talent agent and force behind Dean Panaro Talent. Dean answers what he feels actors should know and do if they want to be taken seriously in the voice over industry and gives a great tip for creating animation characters. He shares his approach…

Episode 321 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the wonderful Los Angeles talent agent, Dean Panaro of Dean Panaro Talent. Dean talks about the voice over genres that new, talented voice actors should pursue and offers advice to seasoned actors for getting help with their reads and self-direction. He shares his experiences with demo content, what he …

Chuck & Stacey are in the recording studio producing a tv promo voiceover demo reel for iconic super talented voice actor, Steve Blum. In this episode of "Voice Over Demo Spotlight" we are taking you behind the scenes and showing you how we record a professional voice over demo that rocks! This 30 minute video is jam packed with loads of recording …

Episode 320 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with their longtime bestie, Mason Bendewald CEO of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions. As the fitness industry’s top director/producer, Mason is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time, launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library and so much…

Episode 319 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the fitness industry’s go-to director/producer of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions, Mason Bendewald. He is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time and launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library. Mason candidly talks about taking being an entrepreneur highl…

Episode 318 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome two of the amazing agents from SBV Talent in Los Angeles, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. The two discuss the current demographics and trends they are seeing in commercials, animation, video games and tv promos. They offer great advice to voice actors who need to work on their more natural, convers…

Episode 317 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome rockstar Los Angeles talent agents from SBV Talent, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. Jessica explains what an SBV represented talent should expect from them while Cynthia answers what talent should expect in general from an agent. They discuss how to prepare for meeting with a prospective agent as w…

Episode 316 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the fun with acting icon, Mona Marshall of South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away and so much more. Mona talks about the times when she has felt discouraged in her career and when she realized that performing was her destiny. She shares more about her personal relationships and recalls when she…

Episode 315 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome versatile voice actor, writer and artist, Mona Marshall, known for her versatile work in South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away, Publix commercials and more. Mona shares the process of voicing dozens of characters on the iconic South Park cartoon and tells the story of how she got the job paying…

Episode 314 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with award-winning Penguin Random House producers and creators of www.Ahab.us, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson, who share how they each found their way to work for one of the most prestigious audiobook publishers in the world. They contemplate where they see the future of audiobooks going…

Episode 313 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome award-winning Penguin Random House producers, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson. They share the in-depth collaborative process of what goes into making a professional audiobook. They discuss the incredible growth of the audiobook industry and the changes they’ve seen which prompted the creation of the online…

Episode 312 Part 2– The SEASON 8 Premiere continues with Chuck and Stacey talking all things voice over with bi-coastal talent management team, ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin share how their professional and personal dynamic works so effectively, They weigh in on voice over demos, what works, what doesn’t, and w…

Episode 311 Part 1– SEASON 8 begins with Chuck and Stacey welcoming the powerhouse bi-coastal talent management team of ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin discuss the ways technology and accessibility has impacted how they do business in the current voiceover industry. They speak to the importance of building and ma…

Episode 310 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue their conversation with the amazing Amanda Wyatt, video game casting and voice director, working on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and so many more. Amanda shares an experience with a high school mentor that impacted her greatly and how she strives to maintain balance in her busy life. She offer…

Episode 309 Part 1 - Chuck and Stacey welcome video game voice director and casting director, Amanda Wyatt who helped bring to life epic video game titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Halo 5, Batman: Arkham Origins, Mafia III and many, many more. Amanda explains some of the biggest obstacles voice over actors need to overcome when creating chara…

Episode 308 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue their informative and eyeopening conversation with Amy Chapman of Voice Lab LA. As a licensed and board-certified Speech & Language Pathologist, vocal therapist and singing voice specialist, Amy talks about the possible effects that specific liquids, cannabis and CBD oil can have on the vocal track. Sh…

Episode 307 Part 1 - Chuck and Stacey are extremely excited to sit down with Amy Chapman, a licensed and board-certified Speech & Language Pathologist, vocal therapist and singing voice specialist dedicated to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy works with all kinds of people from emerging talents, Grammy winning artists and…

Episode 306 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with George Whittam and Dan Lenard, the voice over industry’s home voice-over studio gurus and hosts of the popular live web show, Voice over Body Shop (VOBS). Learn more about microphones and the 3 Key Elements to doing good voice over that include good acoustics, microphone placement…

Episode 305 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome George Whittam and Dan Lenard, the voiceover industry’s home voiceover studio gurus and hosts of the popular live web show, Voiceover Body Shop (VOBS), formerly East West Audio Body Shop (EWABS). Get to know George and Dan as they share personal stories and their impressive technology knowledge. Hear ho…

Episode 304 - Part 2 Interview: Chuck and Stacey keep talking with Voice Over Artist, Roger Craig Smith. Roger is the announcer/narrator for NBC's smash hit "World of Dance" and has narrated more than 1,000 episodes of other TV shows, including TLC's longest-running prime time series "Say Yes to the Dress" and DIY Network's "Crashers" series. Roger…

Episode 303 - Part 1 Interview: Chuck and Stacey are super excited to sit down with Voice Over Artist, Roger Craig Smith. Roger is the announcer/narrator for NBC's smash hit "World of Dance" and has narrated more than 1,000 episodes of other TV shows, including TLC's longest-running prime time series "Say Yes to the Dress" and DIY Network's "Crashe…

EPISODE 302 - Chuck and Stacey continue Part 2 conversation with talent manager, Jason Helzner and voice actor, Scott Rummell who explains what’s so impressive and admirable about his manager and friend. The two share some fun and interesting stories about working together as well as the demands of working in the fast-paced movie trailer business. …

Episode 301 - Chuck & Stacey are here for Part 1 interview with highly sought after movie trailer manager, Jason Helzner and one of the voice over industry's top movie trailer voice actors, Scott Rummell. Some of Scott's recent movie trailer work includes: Mile 22, Avengers: Infinity War, The Shape Of Water, Darkest Hour and many others. Jason Helz…

Episode 300 - Chuck & Stacey are excited to share Part 2 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th Episode live show at Flappers Comedy Club, as part of the 2018 Burbank Comedy Festival in Burbank, California. Part 2 starts with a live STELLAR performance by mashup band sensation, Rock Sugar - featuring Chuck Duran, Jess Harnell and Mickey Caputo. The crowd goes…

Episode 299 - Chuck & Stacey are excited to share Part 1 of the VO Buzz Weekly 300th episode live show at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California. Part 1 features loads of fun and laughs with mega successful voice over actors: Carlos Alazraqui (Rokko's Modern Life, Elena of Avalor), Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars: Rebels, Guardians of the Galaxy) …

EPISODE 298 - After 4 months of moving out of their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, and moving into their new location, Chuck & Stacey are finally done with their studio relocation and renovation. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters was a huge undertaking and NOW, we are ready to show you - The Final R…

EPISODE 297 - After 27 plus years in their Sherman Oaks, California recording studio, Chuck & Stacey are in the middle of a massive studio relocation and renovation to a beautiful, new location in Burbank, California. The "making of" the new Demos That Rock and VO Buzz Weekly headquarters is a huge undertaking, but our fearless hosts are always rea…