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Join Voiceover Pro, Linda Bruno as she talks about ”Talking”, sometimes with various Industry VO friends in a completely laid-back environment. No interviews here! Just knowledgable Voice Industry friends speaking honestly about the Industry, including pitfalls, successes, and personal experiences. Learn from talent that has made it work and continue to do so in this new VO era.
About My Podcast
Join me for a laid-back discussion focusing on the often overlooked aspects of the industry. My guests and friends, who are currently working in the field, share their own unique perspectives.
Some of my friends go back to my beginnings in 1994, so you know you'll be hearing about the real stuff.
No big name guests here, it's all about the real world view from voice actors in the trenches at all levels of success.
Episodes
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Episode 125 – Deepdub CRO – Oz Krakowski
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Oz Krakowski, the esteemed Chief Revenue Officer of Deepdub, on the subject of how AI technology is gradually becoming a part of our daily lives. They also delve into the crucial role that voice actors play in production, despite the rising use of AI.
About Deepdub:
Deepdub is an Israeli startup company, headquartered in Tel Aviv. Deepdub aims to bridge the language barrier and cultural gap of entertainment experiences to international audiences, by providing high-quality seamless localization of entertainment content using deep learning and AI algorithms. Deepdub plugs into the post production process of content owners and takes complete ownership of all of their localization needs.
About Oz:
In 2020, Oz Krakowski joined Deepdub as the Chief Revenue Officer, leading marketing, sales, and business growth. With over 25 years of technical and business leadership, Oz's background includes co-founding Kytera, a smart solution for seniors living at home, and managing major accounts at Texas Instruments. A global thinker, Oz's skills span management, technology, and strategy. He holds an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University.
Visit the website: Deepdub.ai
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
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Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Episode 124 – My VO Journey with Gary Lyons
In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda chats with another up in coming voice talent to chat about his life and what brought him into this VO World.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gary Lyons has been close to a microphone almost all his life. He received vocal training from Louisiana natives Nancy Armstrong and Kenneth Mitchell in his early years. This training combined with a strong base in musical theater he gained later in life drew Gary to the world of voice acting and advertising.
Now based in Nashville TN, Gary runs his own voice over studio and has worked with such clients as Microsoft, Body Armor, Rémy Martin, and the New England Air Museum. He has an unwavering work ethic and loves every opportunity to be behind the microphone.
https://www.lyonsroarvoicetalent.com/
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Episode 123 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn
Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part two of this episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under his belt, his stories are truly captivating and inspiring for anyone learning about the business.
About Connor:
Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard
introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV commercials, cartoons and video games.
His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little House on the Prairie, Sesame Street.
He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs. Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas.
2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead, Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and The History Channel, among many others.
Please visit Connors website: www.voxguy.com
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Episode 122 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn
Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part one of this two part episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under his belt, his stories are truly captivating and inspiring for anyone learning about the business.
About Connor:
Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard
introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV commercials, cartoons and video games.
His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little House on the Prairie, Sesame Street.
He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs. Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas.
2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead, Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and The History Channel, among many others.
Please visit Connors website: www.voxguy.com
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:
https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Episode 121 – My VO Journey with Carrie Farris
In our new series focused on up-and-coming voice actors, Linda chats with new talent to the industry about their challenges, path and dreams for the future.
On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Carrie Farris talks about her life and how she came to be a voiceover actor. She is an up-and-coming voiceover actress with experience in many media outlets and her voice shines with a unique quality showcasing her untamed luxurious approach to her reads. She's a mom of 5, a Texas gal with a loving husband, and an avid yoga and meditation enthusiast with her own podcast focused on mental health, The ChatterBox Radio Podcast.
Check out her website: https://carriefarris.com/
And her podcast: https://thechatterboxradio.com/
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:
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Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Welcome to Part Two! Have you ever been curious about the person behind the captivating live announcements at airshows featuring the Blue Angels? On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by Emmy Award-winning Air Show Announcer Rob Reider to discuss his career in Air Show Announcing. With over 60 years of experience, Rob is also a reputable Narrator with an extensive list of clients. The conversation is so rich that it spans two episodes! It's the Voiceover Gurus Podcast!
About Rob Reider:
Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows “Sword of Excellence.” A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions.
Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then he’s announced over 300 shows from Maine to California to Japan.
He’s known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning Sporty’s Pilot Shops “Learn to Fly” videos, helping thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.
Rob is the narrator consultant/coach for the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams.
One of the highlights of his career was in 2020 when he was selected to announce the “Salute to Democracy Flyover on July 4th at the White House.
His show business acumen, his encyclopedic aviation knowledge, his experience, and his excitement have put Rob Reider at the top of the list as the voice of many of the largest and most important air shows on the continent.
Check out Robs’ Website: www.robreidervoice.com
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:
https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Have you ever been curious about the person behind the captivating live announcements at airshows featuring the Blue Angels? On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by Emmy Award-winning Air Show Announcer Rob Reider to discuss his career in Air Show Announcing. With over 60 years of experience, Rob is also a reputable Narrator with an extensive list of clients. The conversation is so rich that it spans two episodes! It's the Voiceover Gurus Podcast!
About Rob Reider:
Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows “Sword of Excellence.” A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions.
Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then he’s announced over 300 shows from Maine to California to Japan.
He’s known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning Sporty’s Pilot Shops “Learn to Fly” videos, helping thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.
Rob is the narrator consultant/coach for the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams.
One of the highlights of his career was in 2020 when he was selected to announce the “Salute to Democracy Flyover on July 4th at the White House.
His show business acumen, his encyclopedic aviation knowledge, his experience, and his excitement have put Rob Reider at the top of the list as the voice of many of the largest and most important air shows on the continent.
Check out Robs’ Website: www.robreidervoice.com
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:
https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
We all deal with rejection in life, but it's a daily occurrence for Voice Actors. In part two of this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda and Alyssa get serious and chat with Certified Gestalt therapist Anna Hindell about our mental challenges and how to work through them. Anna offers advice on how to view the ever-present social media and what to focus on for a better perspective on self-promotion for our voiceover careers. How to avoid the feelings of being "less than." Linda and Alyssa also share how they have handled their experiences of rejection over the years.
Let’s get honest about mental health with The Gurus on this episode!
About Anna Hindell:
Anna Hindell, LCSW-R is a Certified Gestalt therapist with a thriving private practice in New York City working with teenagers, adults, and couples. She helps people with issues of depression, anxiety, life changes, eating disorders and addiction. She is also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She is a graduate from the Gestalt Associates as well as the Center for Somatic Studies. With 18 years of experience working in the field of mental health, Anna continues to love helping people connect what is going on in their body with what is going on in their mind.
Visit her website: https://www.annahindell.com
FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:
https://learnwiththegurus.com/
Linda Bruno Voice Actress https://www.lindabruno.com
Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/