My friend Connie Terwilliger has launched a voiceover blog so I’ve updated the link on my blogroll with that site. Very nice stuff, Connie. I look forward to reading more of what you have to say.
People
Tom for CSU
My friend Tom Ackerman is the voice talent featured in this television ad for Cleveland State University.
Nice work, Tom.
What drives voice casting people crazy?
It’s not about you
Tracy Pattin always has something interesting on her blog. Her current podcasts are with commercial copywriter Colleen Wainwright. You’ll find a summary and links on the Voicebank Blog.
Voices that rocked
Learning patience
My friend Caryn Clark writes about her lessons in patience, in a blog post called Patience is a Virtue.
Speaking of behind the scenes
Check out this voiceover session from earlier today by my friend John Taylor.
And you’ll find the finished cartoon on Mark Fiore‘s site.
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Aqua Teen Force voices in action
Here’s a video that puts you behind the scenes of the Adult Swim show.
My thanks to Smith Harrison for tweeting this link.
Rest in Peace, Dallas McKennon
I just learned through a posting on the VO-BB by my friend Justin Barrett that Dallas McKennon has died.
Joe Cipriano, Zurek and George Whittam webcast
Last night Joe Cipriano, Zurek and George Whittam did a live webcast last night. The video is now posted at Voiceover Universe, in case you can’t see the video here.
My thanks to Justin Kaiser for providing me with the link.
Free Voice Acting Academy tele-seminar
James Alburger and Penny Abshire email with news about a free tele-seminar they’re holding on this Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM Eastern/ 12 Noon Pacific. My friend Dave Courvoisier is the featured guest. Details are on the VoiceActing Academy website.
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Steve Stone featured in Ryan Drean’s podcast
Steve Stone, one of the rising stars in the voiceover world, is the featured guest on Ryan Drean’s The Producers podcast.
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Straight shootin’ from Ed Victor
Audiobook insights from a publisher
Tracy Pattin has just posted part one of an interview with Ali Muirden and Lorelei King of Creative Content, an audiobook publishing company based in the UK.
Anthony shines
My friend Anthony Mendez is doing some really great work these days. Click through to his site to see the trailer for IFC Film’s The Disappeared.
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An example of courage
My friend Kat Keesling tweeted early this morning about her very first video post to YouTube.
Bravo for you, Kat!
They are nice in Chicago and Indianapolis, too
During our recent travels as a family we had a chance to get together with Pam Tierney and Justin Kaiser and then as I noted previously, Pam, Eric and I walked over to Wrigley Field for the Cubs game.
Eric Souer, Pam Tierney and me in the stands at Wrigley.
After the game, we walked out under the famous sign where Pam took at shot of Eric and me.
The following day the whole family stopped to visit with Amanda Fellows, a voice talent in Indianapolis.
Here is the family with Amanda. We had a very nice visit with her and then got back on the road toward home.
How’s Your Attitude of Gladitude?
Raleigh R. Pinskey is going to interview Pat Fraley on her blog talk radio show. The title is How’s Your Attitude of Gladitude? Should be a great deal of fun because Pat always has something funny to say and something very much worth hearing. Usually at the same time.
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A spotlight on my pal Joey
In a recent podcast, my friend Justin Kaiser gets together with another of my friends, Joey Pepin. I think you’ll enjoy listening to the whole thing.
Study with Marice Tobias in San Diego
Marice Tobias will be leading a Commercial and Narration Master Intensive voiceover workshop the weekend of July 18 and 19, 2009 at Studio West in San Diego, CA.
To reserve your spot, please call or e-mail Stacey Stahl at Creative Entertainment Management, as soon as possible. Phone – 503.246.2239 • Email – Stacey at creativeentertainmentmanagement.com
Payment in full guarantees attendance. • Preferred hotel rates available via Studio West. Fee: $775. for new clients and $650. for returning attendees.