Ep 114 Trailer - Janine Cooper-Marshall (out 28th Mar) How Do You Say That?! podcast

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In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies! Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche? Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 In pursuit of the perfect bubble, David Brook strives to consistently raise the bar in terms of quality and distinction. We are one of the few South African wine makers dedicated to the art of Cap Classique. Our bubblies are serious contenders in the international wine arena - unique, sophisticated and elegant. From grape to glass, the entire process relies on meticulous attention to detail, precision timing and plenty of patience. Script 2 Welcome aboard this Borderline Train to Llanfairfechan. We’ll be calling at Llanelli, London, and Llanfairfechan. Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times. If you see anything suspicious, please tell a member of the staff. See it, Say it - Sorted. We are now arriving at Llanelli. Change here for buses to a wide range of destinations. These leave from the front of the station. The next station is… London. This train finishes its journey here. All change please. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Janine Cooper-Marshall trained as an actor back in 1981. She recorded her first voice reel with Bernard Graham Shaw in 2000 and somehow managed to impress him enough to be included in his book “Voice-Overs – A Practical Guide” , which gave her the confidence to launch herself into full time voiceover work. Since then she’s recorded radio & TV commercials, eLearning modules, corporates, explainers, audiobooks… well, anything that requires a voice really. She has also recorded thousands of transport announcements… Janine's Website @janinevo on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 114 Trailer - Janine Cooper-Marshall (out 28th Mar) 0:50

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Short trailer for Episode 114 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Janine Cooper-Marshall. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Stephanie Matard: The one with the Bilingual Superpower! 33:36

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In ep 113 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Stephanie Matard joins Sam and Mark to talk about why audio guides are great, and how to create a real historical character. We discuss when to over-egg the pudding and how music can help with rhythm and pace. Plus we coin a new technical term - Gruffing it! Our VO question this week is all about being a truly international voice actor - from wherever you're based! We would love you to get involved on the show! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and that's also the email address if you'd like to be a guest on a future edition of the show. Script 1 Scutari, Barrack Hospl, Jan 18/56 Madam In reply to your letter of Jan 4, I am very happy to be able to inform you that William Edward Austen 2nd Drag. Gds (Scotch Greys) went home to England Dec 11/55. I therefore return to you his wife’s letters & trust that ‘ere this, her heart is lightened of its troubles. I remain your obedt Servt Florence Nightingale Script 2 It all begins with our hands. With our hands, we imagine we design, With our hands, we shape we test and test again. With our hands. we craft. we refine. and we test over, over and over again Because our priority is protecting your head We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Stephanie Matard is an American voice-over artist based in France since 2010 and is now a bilingual French-American. Winner of the VO Atlanta International Scholarship (2020) and nominated as Best International Voice Over at the One Voice Awards (2022), Stephanie brings warmth and clarity to global brands. She records from her Normandy studio or top studios in Paris. Stephanie is passionate about travel, culture, and French cheese! Steph's Website @stephaniematard on Instagram Steph on YouTube Steph's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing, and the motivation they have. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 113 Trailer - Stephanie Matard (out 21st Mar) 0:48

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Short trailer for Episode 113 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Matard. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Diane Brooks: The one with the Scottish Therapist! 33:27

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In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun! Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict. AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they’re needed most. Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty. Script 2 (sfx car driving with laughter) It’s always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland. But don’t take a break from your medicines. If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh… (gentle laugh) …and your clean undies. Whatever you do, don’t get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself. For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland. Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022. In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film. Diane's Website Diane's Facebook page @dianebrooks4098 on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 112 Trailer - Diane Brooks (out 14th Mar) 0:52

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Short trailer for Episode 112 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Diane Brooks. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Victoria Riley: The one with the Lancashire Accent-ometer! 34:06

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In ep 111 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Victoria Riley joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents and whether clients really want it full on or a softened version. We work out how to inhabit the character of a wizened old crone, and what to do when you need to be overbearing! Our VO question this week is all about when and how you should make the pivot between the voiceover work you're getting, and the voiceover work you actually want! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 When your baby or child is unwell, it is a really worrying time. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do, but it’s important to trust your instincts and get the right help. Strep A is a common type of bacteria that is found on the skin and in the throat. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated. Scarlet fever is caused by strep A. It is usually a mild illness that is highly infectious. It causes a distinctive pink-red rash and flu-like symptoms and is treated with antibiotics. Script 2 In a different time, when words were lit with lightning and history was carved from magic, there was a far-off land where stood a monument. A divine statue. Golden and strange. At first glance, it seemed to be on the edge of a burial ground - guarding sarcophagi and long forgotten tombs. But beneath it, there were no bodies to discover. No cadavers, no skulls, not a single bone. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Victoria Riley is an Essex-based voice actor with a lovely Lancashire accent. Originally from near Blackburn, she moved to London to go to drama school and hasn't found her way home yet. Having worked in corporate voiceover, audiobooks and radio imaging for years, she's now going back to her actor roots with more focus on character work in animation and gaming. Victoria loves animals, especially her big, beautiful rescue dog Ringo. When she's not in the studio, she and Ringo can usually be found roaming Epping Forest and foraging for berries! Victoria's Website Victoria on YouTube @Voiceover_Vic on X Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 111 Trailer - Victoria Riley (out 7th Mar) 0:47

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Short trailer for Episode 111 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Victoria Riley. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Susie Valerio: The one with the Woo-Woo Gold Mine! 35:01

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In ep 110 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Susie Valerio joins Sam and Mark to talk about what to do when a medical sounding script isn't medical, and how to approach a documentary script so it doesn't sound like all the others out there! We explore chakras, mine some gold, lose our voices and grow a long neck! Our VO question this week is all about authenticity - and why it's so important in reels, in casting and in getting the right performance! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 The nine separate enneatypes are grouped into three clusters called triads. Each triad has one thing in common, a point of view or a feeling that they perceive the world through. Some Enneagram practitioners refer to these as the "three knowledge centres." The triad groups represent three ways that we can process information. People often use words like "gut," "bones," or “heart,” to describe their feelings - such as in "I know it in my…gut”. Which option they choose can be very telling. Script 2 Drawn by the jobs and industry that gold generates, a population of approximately one hundred thousand people has grown around one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world, creating a unique living situation. This episode explores the delicate balance between mine, city and environment. A carefully managed relationship, so that both mine and the city's inhabitants can flourish. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Susie Valerio is an Award-Winning British-Brazilian Actor, Producer and Casting Director with over 20 years across the entertainment industry – from TV and Film to Documentary, Sports, Advertising, all things Audio and Video Games. She is also Brazilian Ambassador for SOVAS and regular speaker at Conferences and Webinars. Being a Bilingual International Actor herself, Susie is deeply committed to genuine diversity , international collaborations and ethical casting. Recent Casting and Production credits include Koreaboo, Far Cry: Rise of Revolution, Brawl Stars, promos for main Games and Animation franchises and a number of upcoming projects under NDA. Behind the mic, Susie records across most genres in native International English and Brazilian Portuguese, consistently booking with some of the world's biggest brands. Susie's Website @susie.valerio on Instagram Susie's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 110 Trailer - Susie Valerio (out 28th Feb) 0:47

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Short trailer for Episode 110 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susie Valerio. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Bruce Duncan: The one with the Pop-Pops in the Booth! 34:00

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In ep 109 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Bruce Duncan joins Sam and Mark to talk about alternative ways to create a power 30 second commercial, bringing out the pride in a script without going over the top and what to be wary of when your kid decides they want to be in front of the mic! Our VO question this week is all about keeping voiceover in the family! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Well, it just so happens that digital City have been doing all of this and more in 2024. The City served as a testbed for uncrewed aerial technology, thanks to a unique drone trial – an example of how innovators are using our sandbox environment in exciting ways. We made real progress with our LifeCycle data trust pilot project – a groundbreaking initiative that draws on the City’s world-leading trust structure and applies it to data stewardship - an area that offers huge commercial potential for the city. Not only introducing innovation but by mapping route data, we can help make cycling across the city safer and more rider-friendly. Script 2 Direction: Classy, 30s, relaxed, smart, measured Harrington Smith has the perfect excuse to ‘take a look’ at the stunning new BMW X5 50e xDrive It’s a ‘Personal Contract Hire Offer’, hmm 24-month agreement with an initial rental of £3,882 … hmm!? Monthly rental of £999 … nice! Plus the hybrid model is the perfect balance of petrol and electric … … thought that might do it The new BMW X5 50e xDrive Search Harrington Smith.co.uk Ts & Cs apply. Harrington Smith is a credit broker We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Bruce Duncan has been behind the mic since 2009 and has voiced thousands of Commercials, Corporate narrations, Explainers, and E-learning, Museum Audio Guides, Animations, Video Games, In-store and Telephone systems. You'll hear him greet you on the phone at Aviva (and a stack of other Insurance Companies), he'll advise you about special offers in B&Q, and try to sell you BMWs on the radio. In fact, the only place you're unlikely to hear him is narrating an Audiobook (if you exclude 'Penny the Penguin' sleep story on the Calm app). Bruce grew up in Surrey, and lives with his wife Rachel, two daughters (both Child VOs) and a newly adopted Saluki Sighthound. They enjoy holidays in their motorhome and given the chance, Bruce would spend his life mountain biking and snowboarding. Bruce's Website Bruce's Facebook page @BruceDuncanVO on X @bruceduncanvo on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 109 Trailer - Bruce Duncan (out 21st Feb) 0:47

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Short trailer for Episode 109 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Duncan. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Melissa Sinden: The one with the Cheeky Intern! 34:47

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In ep 108 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Melissa Sinden joins Sam and Mark to talk about the irony of being asked to play an AI voice, how sessions with lots of people involved can get quite unruly, and how to sound natural when you're playing the part of a voice actor! Our VO question this week is all about how you create a rounded, three-dimensional character for animation. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Right... I’m just getting my characterisation sorted... do you want to hear my thoughts? So, with the main course... our seven nut ‘nut’ roast... I’m thinking I’m a nut connoisseur, but I not only embrace the taste of the nuts, but I also travel to where they’re produced and soak in the local culture, which gives me an insight into the source of their taste... and as for the vegetables... they’ll be picked by students on summer vacation, working on organic farms in Norfolk... they’ll be first and maybe second year students, from all around the world... How does that sound? Script 2 MVO: (vintage style) In my day motor vehicles had keys not buttons and they didn’t need plugging in! When you get a ding, dent, chip or scratch in your techo Tesla, who can repair it now ask! Robots? Pah. FVO: (modern voice of a smart AI) Prestige cars can be repaired at A and B Vehicle repairs. They are manufacturer approved for Audi, Mercedes, BMW and now also Tesla. Does that answer your question? MVO: Who said that? what witchery is this?! FVO: Go direct to A and B Vehicle Repairs; where accidents unhappen. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube , or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Melissa is the child of a pair of opera singers and has been a voice actor for many years - despite being only 39!! She trained as an actor but went straight into voicing. As well as corporate and commercial, she was also an animation voice - Jess the Cat's meow in Postman Pat as well as Strange Hill High, Little Monsters AND a background clucker in the first Chicken Run film! Melissa has also done tons of radio drama over the years as well as BBC Radio 4 short stories, book extracts and poems. Melissa finally went back into in vision acting about 15 years ago - programmes like Shameless, Brassic, Vera, Corrie and Emmerdale, as well as theatre and she writes and does public speaking gigs! Melissa's VocalPoint Website Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin…

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Ep 108 Trailer - Melissa Sinden (out 14th Feb) 0:45

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Short trailer for Episode 108 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Melissa Sinden. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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Ruth Urquhart: The one with the Big Farmer Company! 37:17

7 weeks ago37:17