VO Buzz Weekly

EP 13 Scott Brick: Audio Book Narrator

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Get an in-depth account about the process of voicing audio books.

Hosts Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad share emails from viewers that are inspired and informed by the weekly episodes and discuss the iPhone 4S.

Scott Brick, audio book narrator, author and teacher, recounts his charmed journey into his decade long career in audio book narration. He shares the essential skills, tools and tips you need to become a great narrator.

Scott does an amusing, yet helpful demonstration of his rituals to keep his voice healthy using water and products like Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Tea, Binaca mouth drops and Blistek lip balm.

Viewers get an in-depth account about the process of creating an audio book from research to recording and how he juggles multiple titles at the same time. He reveals the challenges and joys of this genre of voice over work including becoming fluent in made-up languages.

EP 12 Rob Paulsen: Voice of Yakko

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What kind of person you have to be to get in the VO business.

In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Rob reflects on what he wishes he had known when he started his voice over career. Describing himself as happy, blessed and positive, he shares what kind of person you have to be to get in the VO business and credits his loving parents for their influence in his life.

An abundance of new projects working with fellow voice actors he loves and respects, like Frank Welker and Jess Harnell, are discussed as well as his private coaching endeavor and #1 podcast, Talkin’ Toons.

Rob recounts a story involving Chuck and Jess and his son and one about the impact his characters have on people’s lives. Being someone who gives back, we learn more about the charities that Rob works with like Operation Smile and Wounded Warriors.

After a glowing endorsement of Chuck’s demo producing, Rob performs the song Yakko’s World from Animaniacs with a never been done before twist, making it a VO Buzz Weekly exclusive.

EP 11 Rob Paulsen: Voice of Yakko

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Stellar advice for those in or considering taking the leap into VO.

Hosts Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad answer viewer questions that make Chuck show off his fluency in Spanish and educate about who owns the rights to character voices and the Annoying Orange series on You Tube makes news.

Enter Rob Paulsen, award-winning voice actor, Yakko on Animaniacs and Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, who congratulates Chuck and Stacey on the success of VO Buzz Weekly, teases Chuck about rock and roll stereotypes and raves about Stacey’s hotness. Rob started as a singer and on-camera actor and talks about the crossroads that led to his choice to pursue a full-time voice over career.

He shares a fascinating perspective about how your age and looks influence career longevity in show business. Viewers are treated to a spontaneous example of how he creates different character voices that are similar to each other, yet unique. We learn how he keeps his creativity, talents and passion alive after decades of working everyday as a voice actor, creating more than 250 characters and counting.

Rob gives stellar advice to anyone who is already in the voice over business and especially to those who are considering taking that leap.

EP 10 Joe Cipriano: Promo Voice of FOX and CBS

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The absolute “must haves” for breaking into network TV promos.

In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Joe Cipriano tells us how he was discovered on the radio, which landed him the gig as the promo voice for FOX-TV comedies that he’s had since 1988. He believes that when luck, opportunity and ability meet great things start to happen.

He shares the “must haves” for breaking in to network TV promos and how he keeps himself motivated and at the top of his game after decades in the voice over business. Hear what he does to help his agents get him work and how he takes charge of his career.

Viewers get a guided tour of his state-of-the-art Clubhouse home studio designed by George Whittam and see what equipment he uses to create his magical sound, along with a peek at special memorabilia and personal photos with friend, Don LaFontaine. His treasured radio and microphone collection caught Chuck’s eye but he did not steal anything from his buddy, Joe.

The episode closes with Joe sharing his guiding life and career principles and why he co-founded the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab to help new voice actors succeed.

EP 9 Joe Cipriano : Promo Voice of FOX and CBS

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A proactive approach to becoming a successful voice actor.

Hosts Stacey J. Aswad and Chuck Duran read emails from loyal viewers who love getting their weekly BUZZ. Chuck talks about the SAG Foundation Voice Over Summit 2012 that benefits the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab.

Special guest, Joe Cipriano, the CBS and FOX comedies promo voice and co-founder of the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab, graces the set of VO Buzz Weekly. His resourceful and proactive approach to how he became a voice actor and sticking to the dream of having a career in the voice over business is inspiring and valuable for everyone to hear.

He shares stories about his friend, the late Don LaFontaine, and the inspiration and mission behind creating the Don LaFontaine Voice Over Lab which helps people learn how to be a professional voice actor.

EP 8 Nancy Cartwright: Voice of Bart Simpson

Find a mentor and realize your high-speed dream quicker.

In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Nancy Cartwright voice of Bart Simpson, Kearney and Nelson on The Simpsons, shares how she helps kids and their families have better lives with her organization, Happy House.

We find out why she was the most popular Mom at her kid’s school and what her inspiration was for writing her book, My Life As A 10-Year Boy. She tells about a high-speed dream being realized and how her mentor, Daws Butler helped shape her career from the very beginning, to this day.

Nancy closes the episode with a hysterical story about what she had to do to get her internet identity back.

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EP 7 Nancy Cartwright: Voice of Bart Simpson

Voice of Bart Simpson shares her secrets for career and life success.

VO Buzz Weekly continues to put a face to the voice and gives the set a makeover thanks to generous viewer support. Host Stacey J. Aswad reports on FOX renewing The Simpsons, while Host Chuck Duran shares a great voice over tip about green apples.

Award-winning voice actor and voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright lets us in on how she got started in the voice over business. She discusses fame, paparazzi and the anonymity that voice actors have even when playing famous characters.

Learn her secrets for career and life success and how she overcame tough times and found her purpose and personal happiness. She candidly talks about her new TV and theatre projects and how taking a leadership role in her community and giving back is her passion.

So many fun moments in this episode including Stacey impressing Nancy with her research and Chuck actually doing his version of Bart Simpson. Seriously!

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EP 6 Jim Cummings: Voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tazmanian Devil

Views about misconceptions and current trends in voice acting.

In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Jim Cummings entertains with more character voices. He shares his views about misconceptions and current trends in the voice over business.

We find out the hardest obstacle he has overcome and get advice to help others overcome it too. He tells a priceless story of an encounter with mentor and original voice of Winnie the Pooh, Sterling Holloway, and how icons Mel Blanc and Paul Winchell influenced his career.

The episode closes with invaluable advice for anyone who wants to be a voice actor.

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EP 5 Jim Cummings: Voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tazmanian Devil

The voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tazmanian Devil and other classics.

Host Stacey J. Aswad tells a story about working with guest, Jim Cummings and breaks news about South Park on Comedy Central before Host Chuck Duran responds to a viewer question about his hair.

Guest Jim Cummings, animated film and TV voice actor, tells how he got started in the voice over business by way of a video store job.

As the voice of Winnie the Pooh since the 1980’s, Jim knew he had a talent for creating and imitating voices since he was a child. He explains how he created character voices like Darkwing Duck, Tazmanian Devil and other classics.

Having been a professional drummer and singer, Jim recounts other unusual jobs he did to support himself outside the voice over business. His latest film and TV projects are also discussed.

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EP 4 Scott Rummell: Voice of ABC, CBS, NBC and many more

Be competitive as a promo and trailer voice actor in today’s market.

In this episode of VO Buzz Weekly, Scott Rummell talks about how he handles tough sessions and what is takes to be competitive as a TV promo and movie trailer voice actor in today’s market.

He reflects on what advice he would give to himself in the early years as a voice actor. Viewers get a guided tour of Scott’s high tech home studio and see all the equipment he uses to create his signature sound.

As a bonus, he shares personal photos of mentors, Don LaFontaine and Daws Butler, and his extensive collection of pop culture and Disney memorabilia.

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