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Chapter 2, Episode 17 - Closing This Chapter from 2019-05-27T21:46:54
We have a special announcement! Chapter 2 is in the books. Stay tune for the next chapter!
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Chapter 2, Episode 16 - Learning From Mistakes from 2019-05-18T20:39:34
We've all made mistakes at some point during our journey in voice over. Simon and Jeff shares some of the mistakes that they've made in the past and how they learned from it.
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Chapter 2, Episode 15 - Managing Distractions from 2019-05-10T22:31:43
Do you get distracted when you're trying to focus on your voice over work? Don't worry! You're not alone. We'll share some of our own distractions and tips on how to prevent them from interferin...
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Chapter 2, Episode 14 - What's Going on - Part 2 from 2019-04-26T20:03:14
Simon and Jeff took a week off from the podcast, but they are back with some interesting stories.
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Chapter 2, Episode 13 - Having A Website from 2019-04-11T20:03:39
It's our very first email question from a listener! A special shout out to Josh Gilholm. Josh question is about having a website. We share some insight on the importance of hav...
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Chapter 2, Episode 12 - Special Guest : Will Novy from 2019-04-02T23:33:33
Simon and Jeff interviewed one of founding members of Skyride Studios! Will Novy is here to talk about his new visual novel called "Neon Tide."
Check out their Kickstarter page and ...
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Chapter 2, Episode 11 - What's Been Going On? from 2019-03-27T22:12:10
What's going on with Simon and Jeff? They're trying to keep themselves busy! Tune in and find out what they've been doing.
*Simon is going to voice a character for a v...
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Special Announcement from 2019-03-26T22:37:30
Simon has some great news. Make sure to listen!
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Chapter 2, Episode 10 - Cutting Your Losses from 2019-03-22T20:11:49
When should I cut my losses? That is a great question! We'll discuss when you should cut your losses in order to further your voice over journey.
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Chapter 2, Episode 9 - Opportunities Knocking from 2019-03-15T20:13:57
Breaking news! Simon recently decided to try out a pay-to-play site, and Jeff gives us an update on the auditions he received from his agent.
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Chapter 2, Episode 8 - Upgraded Tools from 2019-03-08T20:05:01
Simon and Jeff shares some of their favorite tools and software that they use for their voice over business.
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Chapter 2, Episode 7 - Being Proactive from 2019-02-27T01:05:35
Keep looking for gigs! Having an agent doesn't mean you should stop looking for gigs on your own. We talk about the importance of being proactive.
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Chapter 2, Episode 6 - Looking For Gigs from 2019-02-20T01:36:04
Always keep an eye out for any potential voice over work from places you've never expected to have voice over work to begin with. Simon and Jeff shares some of their own experience on finding vo...
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Chapter 2, Episode 5 - Chasing Leads from 2019-02-13T04:37:43
It's great that you're auditioning, but don't be afraid to reach out to potential leads the old-fashioned way. We discuss the importance of chasing leads.
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Chapter 2, Episode 4 - Audition Specifications from 2019-02-07T20:02:01
Simon and Jeff discuss the importance of following the specs of an audition. Don't change anything without permission!
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Chapter 2, Episode 3 - Do Your Work/Be A Pro from 2019-01-29T23:49:50
Starting a voice over career is not easy. You need to remain focus and do the work. Don't forget to be a professional as well! Simon and Jeff talks about the importance of being a pro and ...
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Chapter 2, Episode 2 - Know Your Value from 2019-01-25T20:08:37
The title says it all. Know your value as a voice actor!
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Chapter 2, Episode 1 - Goals For 2019 from 2019-01-17T23:23:58
Welcome to chapter 2 of our podcast! Start planning out your goals for this year. We'll share some our own goals for 2019.
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Episode 37 - Spam Readings : A Poetic Interpretation from 2018-12-27T23:06:35
We get a lot of spam. So we decided to have some fun with it by using our voiceover skills. Enjoy!
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Episode 36 - Running Your Voiceover Business from 2018-12-21T20:42:45
Don't forget that your voiceover journey is also a business! What do I do when it comes to taxes? DBA, LLC, or S-corp? Our special guest this week is tax accountant extraordinaire Ro...
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Episode 35 - Pay-To-Play-Sites: Part 3 from 2018-12-07T22:42:54
Our discussion of Pay-To-Play-Sites continues! We'll share own experiences using these sites.
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Episode 34 - Pay-To-Play-Sites: Part 2 from 2018-11-28T23:35:53
Backstage vs Actors Access. Should I pay the subscription fee for these sites? We'll share our own experiences with these two sites.
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Episode 33 - Networking from 2018-11-21T19:36:27
Don't be afraid of networking! It can be difficult task to tackle, but it's important to meet people and establish a business relationship with them. We'll share our own experiences when it comes t...
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Episode 32 - Remembering Stan Lee from 2018-11-14T22:58:31
This week's episode is about Stan Lee and how he made an impact to our lives. RIP Stan Lee. We'll miss you.
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Episode 31 - How to Incorporate Your Day Job Skills Into VO from 2018-11-06T23:37:30
You might not like your day job, but you can incorporate the skills you've learn from your job into your voice over training. We'll share some of the skills that we've incorporated into our own tra...
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Episode 30 - Keeping The Voice Healthy from 2018-10-31T20:45:52
It's important to keep your voice healthy. Don't strain your voice! We'll talk about the things that we do to keep our voice healthy.
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Episode 29 - Prioritizing Jobs (Paid vs. Unpaid Work) from 2018-10-24T21:18:46
You should always prioritize gigs that pay! What about gigs that don't pay you? Is it worth doing for exposure? We'll talk about our own experiences in dealing with unpaid work.
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Episode 28 - Relocating from 2018-10-17T20:53:04
Should you move to a city like La La Land in order to pursue a career in voice acting? Well put your suitcases aside!! We'll share some of our own stories about pursuing voice acting in big cities.
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Episode 27 - Sickness and Remedies from 2018-10-10T21:37:57
Have you ever woke up with a sore throat? It's terrible! Especially for voice actors. We'll share our own experiences in dealing with sickness.
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Episode 26 - Planning / Having Realistic Goals from 2018-10-02T23:51:14
Coming up with a list of goals is important for your voice over journey! We'll share our own experiences when it comes to achieving our goals.
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Episode 25 - Being Professional from 2018-09-25T22:47:26
Be a professional when you're on the job. First impressions are important! We'll share our own experiences on being a professional in the world of both acting and voice acting.
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Episode 24 - Dealing With Rejection and Envy Of Others from 2018-09-18T23:11:38
Voice acting is a tough gig and there will be times where you'll experience the moments where you don't book the gig. You might even feel jealous of someone else's success. Simon and Jeff share the...
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Episode 23 - Rates from 2018-09-12T16:43:15
"How much should I charge for my services?" That's the million dollar question new and experienced voice actors are trying to answer. We'll share our own opinions about rates.
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Episode 22 - Fraudulent Auditions from 2018-09-04T23:26:01
Beware of scammers! We'll share our own experiences on how we spot fake and fraudulent voice over auditions and gigs.
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Episode 21 - Special Guest Eddie Mcgee from 2018-08-28T22:25:41
We have a special guest on this week's episode! Actor/Voice Actor Eddie Mcgee shares his experience in the world of voice acting. You guys don't want to miss this episode!
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Episode 20 - Union vs. Non-Union from 2018-08-22T00:49:15
Are you ready to join the union? Or should you stay non-union? We'll share our own opinions on why we are staying non-union, especially if you're new to voice acting.
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Episode 19 - Voice and Physical Acting from 2018-08-15T01:11:12
Is there a difference between voice and physical acting? How are they related? Simon and Jeff will share their own experiences in both the voice and physical acting.
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Episode 18 - Conventions from 2018-08-07T23:42:42
Sometimes you need to break out of your shell and meet other voice actors, but where do I meet my fellow voice actors? Try going to a convention! We'll share our own experiences of attending differ...
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Episode 17 - San Diego Comic-Con from 2018-07-24T21:20:45
Simon survived San Diego Comic-Con!! He'll share some of the voice-over related panels that he attended and the starstruck moment he experienced​ on his train ride back home.
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Episode 16 - Home Studio / Environment from 2018-07-17T00:24:47
I don't have a professional recording studio! Don't worry! We'll share our own experiences on building a recording environment that won't make your wallet cry.
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Episode 15 - Pay-To-Play Sites from 2018-07-10T21:09:53
So you finished recording your demo and now you're thinking about subscribing to a pay-to-play site. We'll share our experiences dealing with pay-to-play sites.
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Episode 14 - Voiceover Resources from 2018-07-03T22:39:37
Class is in session! Part of your voice over journey will consist of studying. We share some of our favorite resources that will help further enhance your knowledge of the voice over world.
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Episode 13 - Equipment from 2018-06-26T17:17:51
What you should use? What you shouldn't use? Especially Jeff's gaming headset. We'll talk about the importance of having the right equipment for your voice over journey.
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Episode 12 - Podcasts from 2018-06-19T23:03:30
Should you start a podcast? We think you should! We'll talk about how having a podcast can benefit your voice over journey.
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Episode 11 : Work-Life Balance from 2018-06-12T22:14:08
Simon and Jeff discuss the value of striking a balance between working and pursuing a career as a voice actor and maintaining a happy home and family life.
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Episode 10 - Demo Reels from 2018-06-05T22:46:39
A demo reel is a resume for voice actors! We'll share our journey on how to get a demo reel.
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Episode 9 - Impressions & Weird Voices from 2018-05-31T05:54:09
Are you great at doing impressions or creating weird voices? Or Maybe you're just terrible at it! Don't worry! We'll share our own experiences on when it comes to impressions & weird voices.
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Episode 8 - Animation & Video Games from 2018-05-23T01:54:10
So you want to voice a character in that brand new Cartoon Network series or that awesome character in a new video game? Well, so do we! We'll share our own experiences on achieving that goal.
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Episode 7 - Audiobooks and Narration from 2018-05-16T00:49:28
Explainers? Corporate Narration? ACX? What does it all mean? Jeff talks about his experience with audiobooks and narration.
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Episode 6 - The Audition Process from 2018-05-09T02:47:19
Welcome to the world of auditioning! As a voice actor, you're going to be auditioning a lot in order to book your first gig. We talk about the ups and downs of the audition process.
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Episode 5 - Acting and VO classes from 2018-05-01T18:45:28
Do you know how to make choices for your characters or break down a script? If not, you'll need to start taking acting and VO classes. Sit back and relax because class is in session!!
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Episode 4 - Special Guest Jessica Richmond! from 2018-04-26T19:08:48
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at a talent management company? Our special guest, Jessica Richmond, shares her experience working for a talent management company and how it can benef...
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Episode 3 - Social Media & Websites from 2018-04-18T04:59:11
Do you have a website or any social media accounts? If you don't, you'll need it! On this week's episode, we're going to talk about how to use your social media and website as a tool to find voice ...
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Episode 2 - Agents from 2018-04-11T00:15:43
Looking for an agent? We talk about on how to find an agent.
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Episode 1 - Pilot from 2018-04-05T00:21:21
It's the very first episode! Simon and Jeff invite you to follow their journey into the world of voice acting.
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