1. Memorial Day

    Posted May 31, 2010 by Bob

    My friend Russell Friendman of the Grief Recovery Institute has posted an updated Memorial Day column originally written in, I think, May 2002.

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  2. An interview with me

    Posted May 30, 2010 by Bob

    Andy Boyns asked me if I would do a podcast interview with him. I agreed and he has now posted that interview on his site.

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  3. Education and creativity

    Posted May 29, 2010 by Bob

    Sir Ken Robinson at TED. Brilliant thinking about creativity and education.

    That was from 2006. This is his follow-up, from 2010.

    What does this have to do with voiceover? If you’ve watched, I think you all ready know the answer.

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  4. SEO and voice actors

    Posted May 28, 2010 by Bob

    Jodi Krangle has written an excellent article on search engine optimization for voice actors that Mahmoud Taji has published at his Voice Emporium site.

    Category: General, Tools | Comments (2)

  5. Congratulations to the Audie® winners

    Posted May 26, 2010 by Bob

    You’ll find a complete list of the winners at the The Audie® Awards on VoiceOverXtra.

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  6. Social Media Revolution 2

    Posted by Bob

    Some stats to think about.

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  7. A simple five step plan

    Posted by Bob

    Yesterday, Seth Godin published a Simple five step plan for just about everyone and everything. If you haven’t read it yet, do it now.

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  8. Voice acting in games

    Posted May 25, 2010 by Bob

    With thanks to my friend David Houston for re-tweeting the link, there’s an excellent article here on voice direction and acting in video games.

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  9. Free eBook for voiceoverists

    Posted by Bob

    The term “voiceoverist” may or may not be familiar to you. It’s an invention of my friend Philip Banks. However, the real point I’m making here is that my friend Mahmoud Taji has written an excellent eBook for anyone wishing to learn more about working in voiceover in today’s connected world. I think it’s well worth your time to download and read.

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  10. Summit registration price goes up a week from today

    Posted by Bob

    If you’re thinking seriously about attending the 15th Annual International Radio Creative and Production Summit, get your registration in before Midnight on May 31st. The price goes up as of the 1st of June. The Summit has been one of the best things I’ve done for myself and my progress as a voiceover talent. This year will be my 14th straight. I look forward to seeing you there.

    Oh, and if you’re going this year for the first time, and you happen to mention in the comment box at the end of the registration form that you’re going because I encouraged you to, Dan O’Day will pay me a commission. Your price is the same no matter what, so if you don’t want me to get a commission, don’t mention me in the comment box. It’s up to you entirely.

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  11. Spotlight on Rodney

    Posted May 24, 2010 by Bob

    Rodney Saulsberry is interviewed by 8 News Now.

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  12. Rest in Peace, Cynthia Songe

    Posted May 23, 2010 by Bob

    The Hollywood Reporter notes the passing of voiceover talent and coach Cynthia Songe. My thanks to my friend Amy Snively for posting the link to this article on the VO-BB.

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  13. Quote for the day

    Posted May 22, 2010 by Bob

    From my friend and voiceover colleague Ralph Hass:

    “Shaken, not stirred. Spoken, not slurred.”

    - Ralph Hass

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  14. Spotlight on Dan

    Posted May 21, 2010 by Bob

    My friend Dan Nachtrab is the featured voiceover for this video. You have to wait a little over 2 minutes to hear the voiceover. The good news is that while you’re waiting those 2 minutes, you get a wonderful preview of Toy Story 3.

    Great job, Dan!

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  15. Are you going to VOICE 2010?

    Posted May 20, 2010 by Bob

    If you have a voiceover blog and you’re planning to attend VOICE 2010, VoiceOverXtra would like to link to your blog. Let John Florian know (info@voiceoverxtra.com) that you are going. More information is here.

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  16. Something old, something new

    Posted May 19, 2010 by Bob

    No, this isn’t a blog post about a wedding. Yesterday was a very interesting day for me, kind of a 90s day. It started with a session at a recording facility in Pittsburgh. While I do most of my work in my own studio, I do get called to go for sessions at someone else’s studio now and then. What was especially interesting was that I also had an audition to do at another studio. Now, my friends who do on-camera work (like Pam and Amy) do auditions in a casting office or a studio all the time; but I haven’t been to a studio or casting office for an audition since sometime in maybe 2001?

    The really interesting part happened as I was walking up to the studio. I was about 20 minutes early because the other session hadn’t taken very long. This is the scene I encountered when I got to about a half a block from the studio:

    Yes, if you look closely at the back of that truck, it does say “Bomb Squad” on there. The nice police officer I met when I got to the police tape explained that I was probably going to be late for my appointment. I called my agent to let them know what was going on. They were as surprised as I was.

    Thankfully it turned out to be a kid’s backpack left behind on a city bus and not a bomb. Everything was cleared with a few minutes to spare so I did do my audition. I’m not sure that I did all that great. It was kind of out of my range, but I wanted to do it because it has been so long since I did an audition like that. Not to mention, it was a lot of fun working on the audition with another talent in the room with me.

    Then it was back home to a more “normal” rest of the day with a phone patch (some PBS promos) and an ISDN session (a medical narration), and some editing on an audiobook I’m recording. Oh, and an eLearning narration recording and …

    What can I say? I love my job.

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  17. Quote for the day

    Posted by Bob

    From my manager and friend Stacey Stahl:

    Share your cherished ideas with those who will also cherish them.

    — Alan Cohen

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  18. Rest in Peace, Fritz Sennheiser

    Posted by Bob

    Mix Magazine takes note of the passing of Dr. Fritz Sennheiser, just a few days after his 98th birthday. My thanks to my friend Mary McKitrick for posting the link of the VO-BB.

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  19. Spotlight on Chadd

    Posted May 18, 2010 by Bob

    My friend Chadd Pierce wrote, produced and voiced this … uh … parody PSA.

    Brilliantly done, Chadd.

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  20. Spine

    Posted by Bob

    My friend Jeffrey Kafer hits one out of the park with his latest web comic at Voice-overload.

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  21. Spotlight on Amy

    Posted May 17, 2010 by Bob

    My friend Amy Snively is the female voiceover for this commercial.

    Very nice work, Amy!

    Category: General, People | Comments (1)

  22. Are you headed to Promax?

    Posted May 16, 2010 by Bob

    If you’ll be at Promax BDA 2010 in LA, don’t miss the Marice Tobias workshop “Directing Voice Talent” while you’re there. Marice will present twice, at the main conference on Wednesday, June 23 at 3:30 PM and again at Bootcamp on Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 PM. By the way, Marice is holding her annual post-Promax workshop in LA the Saturday and Sunday following (June 26 and 27, 2010). I think it may be sold out all ready, but if you’re going I look forward to seeing you there.

    Category: Career Advice, General | Comments (0)

  23. Beau’s story

    Posted May 15, 2010 by Bob

    Beau Weaver tells the story of how he got started in animation voiceover work.

    Category: General | Comments (6)

  24. Speaking Spanish and giving back

    Posted by Bob

    My friend Pablo Hernandez has an article at VoiceOverXtra about his efforts with AIRS-LATINO. If you speak Spanish, here’s your opportunity to give back.

    Category: General | Comments (2)

  25. Quote for the day

    Posted May 14, 2010 by Bob

    From my manager and friend, Stacey Stahl:

    What this world needs is a new kind of army — the army of the kind.

    — Cleveland Amory

    Category: General | Comments (0)

  26. Spotlight on Bruce

    Posted by Bob

    My friend Bruce Miles does a superb job with the voiceover for St. Louis Zoo.

    And …

    Wonderful work, Bruce.

    Category: General, People | Comments (2)

  27. Telling and listening

    Posted by Bob

    Two vitally important qualities. As my friend Mary McKitrick illustrates so beautifully on her blog, qualities that are highly valuable for voice actors.

    Category: General | Comments (2)

  28. Spotlight on Karen

    Posted May 13, 2010 by Bob

    My friend Karen Hutton is featured as the narrator of a beautiful new documentary called Echoes of Creation, releasing the 8th of June.

    Fabulous work, Karen.

    Category: General, People | Comments (1)

  29. Quote for the day

    Posted by Bob

    From yesterday’s The Simple Dollar:

    Winners compare their achievements with their goals, while losers compare their achievements with those of other people.
    - Nido Qubein

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  30. Websites for Voice Actors

    Posted by Bob

    Over the last 14 years I’ve learned a ton from Dan O’Day that has been helpful to me and my voiceover business. What I appreciate most about Dan is that he teaches practical and highly usable information, not a bunch of stuff that’s so theoretical or esoteric to be of any real use.

    Which is why I hope you’ll give serious thought to Dan’s new “Websites For Voice Actors Audio Seminar + Study Guide.” What can you expect from Dan’s audio seminar? Solid, usable information that will help you make the most of your voiceover website.

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