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Real stories from a real voiceover career. Linda Bruno pulls back the curtain on life inside the booth, sharing the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that shape a long career behind the mic.
Stories and lessons from inside the booth.
This is voiceover without the highlight reel.
In this candid, funny, and sometimes painfully honest podcast, veteran voice actor and coach Linda Bruno shares real stories from more than 30 years behind the mic. The great sessions, the train wreck sessions, the clients you never forget, and the moments that quietly change how you work forever. Nothing is polished for appearances. This is the stuff that actually happens in a career built inside a padded room with a microphone.
Each episode mixes storytelling, humor, and hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in the booth. You’ll hear about mistakes that turned into breakthroughs, awkward moments that became funny later, and the mindset shifts that keep a creative career alive. It’s part memoir, part survival guide, and part reminder that even seasoned pros are figuring it out as they go.
Whether you’re a working voice actor, a student, or just someone curious about what life behind the mic really looks like, this show pulls back the curtain and lets you sit in the booth for a while.
No filters. No industry fluff. Just real experiences, real laughs, and the truth about building a life in voiceover.
Episodes
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Time for another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast where Linda and JJ shoot the breeze with auditioning submission tips and their experiences in the biz.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ
Podbean: https://voiceovergurus.podbean.com/
Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This is part 2 of Linda and JJ's visit with voice actor, coach, and writer, Paul Strikwerda, of Nethervoice.com. In this episode, Paul talks about health issues and coping as a voice actor.
Check out his blog and website at Nethervoice.com
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ
Podbean: https://voiceovergurus.podbean.com/
Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Linda and JJ spend some time with voice actor, coach, and writer, Paul Strikwerda, of Nethervoice.com. In this episode, Paul talks about his method of coaching that goes beyond basic training techniques and his very popular blog. Check out his blog and website at Nethervoice.com
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Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Linda and JJ answer a student's question regarding which VO Genre to pursue, the importance of constantly working on your craft to keep up with the booking trends, as well as some real-world chat about the business.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ
Podbean: https://voiceovergurus.podbean.com/
Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Today, JJ and Linda discuss the latest trend of video demos and the importance for us as VO Actors. They also touch on the hot topic of AI, and introduce their new Online VO Course for folks starting out.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno get another great question from a student, this time about the Unions. Should you join? Can you do both Union and Non-Union? What IS the deal? Listen in as they discuss the pros and cons of both!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
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Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Linda and JJ discuss various frustrations, one of which is Linda's website. The gurus discuss what to do with your VO website. They also talk about auditioning and experiences. And by the way, Lindas' website is finally done!
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Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
JJ and Linda chat about where they send students once they are ready to start auditioning. And they get sidetracked as always and talk about other relevant stuff too. Don't worry, you'll get a tidbit or two!
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ
Podbean: https://voiceovergurus.podbean.com/
Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ
THANKS FOR LISTENING!