Episode 140 – A Tale Of Two Studios with Christi Bowen Christi Bowen is the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios, which is a coaching studio and also a full-time voiceover company. In this episode, she has a conversation with Linda, who is also a full-time voiceover actor. They compare their respective studios and discuss the variety of services offered to students both locally and online. About Christi Bowen: Christi Bowen is an award winning voice actor with over 30 years experience in voiceover and video production.  She has developed a roster of clients all over the world and on many ..read more

Episode 138 – In A World…More Trailer Chat with Brian Lee Brian Lee talks all things trailer! And TV network bookings. The process and odds and ends that you may not have known about, direct from this top talent himself. It doesn’t get any more authentic than this! It’s the Voiceover Gurus Podcast. About Brian Lee: (In his own words) My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station. At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey. At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials. At 20, I became a senior manager ..read more

Episode 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee Brian Lee is back for another two episodes of the podcast! We start this episode with a LIVE opening of the show and some fun variations, then work our way into a discussion about how studios have changed since the early 90s, aka “The Old Days.” More real-world info with another totally unedited show because this is The Voiceover Gurus Podcast. About Brian Lee: (In his own words) My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station. At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air di ..read more

Episode 136 – From Tobago to MIA with Vanessa James On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual voice actor, radio host, TV host, radio DJ, and event planner in Miami. Her events include the Woman of Impact Dinner, VJMedia Mixology, and Food, Wine & Fete. In this episode, she talks about her story, inspirations, and what motivates her to be amazing every day. About Vanessa James Media: Vanessa James Media is a multimedia company that champions authenti ..read more

Episode 135 – Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano joins Linda on this episode to discuss how LIVO, his local coaching company started and how it has blossomed into another option for students to get great coaching from Veteran talent on a specific topic, all online. His knowledge of the voiceover industry is a great resource on staying up to date on the changing landscape.   About our guest: Jon is a professional voice actor and relationship manager that helps bring a voice to your brand. He is known for his witty, wry, next door guy voice over style th ..read more

Episode 134 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 2   We are back again with four perspectives of the VO industry! This is part 2.   About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several video games and is the host of his own voiceover podcasts, The VO Life and Another VO Podcast.   www.troyholdenvoices.com   Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going full-time in October of 2021 (probably a little too early), Jake has worked with brand ..read more

Episode 133 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 1 What’s better than learning the perspective of another talent in the Industry? How about FOUR talent’s perspectives on the Industry?! Yep, we did it. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by four amazing individuals who have been in the business for three or four years. Tune in to Part 1 of this two-part series to hear their experiences and insights.   About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and sev ..read more

Episode 132 – Talent Manager Emily Maguire In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we gain insights from Talent Manager and Career Consultant, Emily Maguire, on the industry from a performer's perspective. Her expertise and experience make her an excellent resource for maintaining mental health for auditions and performances on a day-to-day basis. We delve into the crucial topics of self-confidence and self-worth, which play a significant role in our daily auditioning lives. About Emily: Emily Maguire is a Level 7 Career Development Professional with over two decades of experience in b ..read more

Episode 131 – Performance Tips with Connor Quinn Voice actor Connor Quinn is back on another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast to discuss his performance tricks and tips for auditions and sessions. He shares valuable insights on how to handle illness and everyday challenges that come up during auditions. With years of experience in the field, Connor's ideas are a fantastic resource for any aspiring voice actor. 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, cartoon ..read more

Episode 130 – The Latin Market with Issa Lopez The Latin Voiceover market is vast and on this episode, Issa Lopez chats with Linda about the varied Spanish styles requested and where she specializes as a voiceover actor. She also discusses her secrets to her long term success and her journey to get where she is today. About Issa: Issa is one of the most in demand Bilingual Voices in the freelance world and has been recognized among the TOP BILINGUAL voice over artists today. Issa has a specific flare for RADIO IMAGING and is known for her undeniable sassy hip and edgy Imaging sound (loving the ..read more