The VO Life
Welcome to THE VO LIFE PODCAST where I have chronicled my VO journey from stepping in to stepping out full time and learning from the best of the best. Opinions changed and the industry changed...so you can follow the entire journey right here as I navigate the world of Voice Over. Guests appear and co-hosts change but the messages are all still relevant and fun for all... seasoned and new talent. Welcome to THE VO LIFE!
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
EP 189 Get Ready for Q4
September is 1/3 of the way over and I am laying out my REVISED PLANS for the final quarter based on how the year has gone and how I need to finish... especially related to MARKETING my strengths. A…
EP 188 - AJ Delong...VO and Sweetwater and GEAR!
In this engaging conversation, Troy Holden and AJ DeLong delve into the world of podcasting technology, microphone choices, and the voiceover industry. Let's face it... they are GEARHEADS and love th…
EP 187 - George Washington III on "Un-Conferencing" WOVO
In this conversation, Troy Holden and George Washington III discuss the transition from PC to Mac, the revival of the WOVO organization, and the importance of community and mentorship in the voice ac…
EP 186 - Summer Break with RHO MARSH
Touch Dip welcomes Rho Marsh over just to chat about stuff cause we haven't in awhile! Rho and I go way back and we just always had a connection and enjoy talking... so this week its me and RHO for …
EP 185 - TIME TO PIVOT?
Weird week, weird month, weird podcast. Lst minute stuff from July and is it time YOU made a pivot also??
EP 184 - ANOTHER VO PODCAST REUNION
Charles and Jake join the podcast tis week and it's like we never left off but... We sure miss Alden who is doing WELL by all means just busy in his other work! As usual we scatter and jump on sever…
Ep 183 - Tim Powers
In this conversation,Tim will delve into the significance of improvisation in voice acting, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, emotional connection, and the necessity of training and coachin…
EP 182 - Amanda Elgie (with Co-host Charles Coats)
After a MUCH DESERVED week off we are BACK and with my buddy Charles Coats the VO LIFE welcomes the multi-talented AMANDA ELGIE! Amanda is a member of the same club as Charles and I ... 5 years in an…
Ep 181 - Jessica Mathison with Co-Host J Rodney Turner
In this episode of The VO Life, hosts Troy Holden and Rodney Turner, along with guest Jessica Mathison, explore the multifaceted world of voiceover acting. They discuss Jessica's unexpected journey i…
Ep 180 - Jeff Williams
How can one person have so much on their plate and still have time to do the podcast? Jeff has his own Medical Practice focusing on Chiropractic, has B-N-B's, is an accomplished painter and scultpur…
Ep 179 - Chris McCloy (and guest co-host Kasey Hott)
This guy! 20 years deep into the biz and still brings the FRESH...and I have to say my favorite part is the WARNINGS he got doing VO while still working in radio... and how it led him to leave and …
EP 178 Targeted Marketing
My marketing routine has finally shaped up after almost a year of building systems, tryinh CRM's and finally settling into 2 ways to go get those clients attention. One is HANDS OFF with VO Inbox an…
EP 177 - Matt Sheppard
Matt Sheppard took a very long bicycle ride from home one day and stopped pedaling when he reached Northern Greece! Now he is a full time voice actor after being on camera and is "planted" where he …
EP 176 - J RODNEY TURNER & BILL MARSH
With a wealth of experience in audiobooks and using his niche to the MAX J Rodney Turner is both neighbor and superstar in Audiobooks. Bill Marsh started in VO about 2 years ago and has been making …
EP 175 - Kasey Hott and Shar Albert
Kasey Hott is the former TV News Personality who decided after 15 years it was time for change and BOY did she make changes... marraige, move, new house and FULL TIME VO! Shar Albert is taking life o…
EP 174 - with Deanna Johnston and THE GRIND of VO
One Voice Award Niminated in 2025 3 times voice actor Deanna Johnston joins me today and it's all about the grind and keeping the faith although WE KNOW NOT the supposed outcome of all those emails a…
EP 173 - SAY IT AIN'T SO!
You cannot use a USB mic...You must have agents... You cannot make 6 figures with your accent... SAY IT AIN'T SO!! Things I was told and things some assume can add up to bogging you down. Don't bel…
EP 172 - Understanding Broadcast Rates
YOU have to study. YOU have to learn. YOU should know your rates and know YOUR WORTH as a voice actor when quoting broadcast work. It is COMPLICATED and I even use the GVAA daily. It is ALWAYS up on…
EP 171 - HOW TO LOSE A CLIENT
You got the job! Congrats! Now how do you KEEP the client? This episode is all about LOSING a client and the fastest ways to do so plus how to turn those things into the ones you should do to KEEP a …
EP 170 - THE MONSTERS OF VO
The little monsters that are hiding in your BRAIN are always trying to scre you or tempt you. BUY THIS.... DO THAT.... today we talk about a few of those monsters you can "quiet" in your head and fo…