The VOHeroes Podcast
Voice over is a heroes' journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 241
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
13129: Help Casting Make A Choice By YOU Making A Choice
Hey there, hero!
We often are fearful that if we don't give our casting partners an awesome option (or a number of awesome options) in our auditions, we won't give them what they really want.
As if we …
13128: A Huge Lesson From Rick Rubin's The Creative Act
Hey there, hero!
If there was ever a guy who didn't look the part, it's Rick Rubin.
He's the first to admit he's no performer. And when someone who knows he's no performer narrates his own book, be ver…
13127: How To Confidently Raise Your Rates
Hey there, hero!
It can a moment of pause and tense self-reflection, and often, one of uncertainty: raising your rates.
Let's take a look at how to have that conversation with your existing clients, an…
13126: Do You Avoid Non-Fiction (Or Fiction) Audiobook Narration?
Hey there, hero!
If you find yourself looking at audiobook auditions of a particular genre, like fiction, or non-fiction, and saying, "Nah...that's not for me."
I wonder if you're being fair with yours…
13125: A $59 VO Insurance Policy
Hey there, hero!
They've done it again.
I don't know how long it will last, but AudioTechnica has lowered the price on the AT-2020 USB Plus (the microphone I use and recommend and teach people with)..…
13124: Accents. Dialects. You: Questions. Jim: Answers.
Hey there, hero!
Here's a quick turnaround replay of an in-depth Q&A session held a few hours ago, live on FB, YT and LI, with Jim Johnson and Dan O'Day of The Accents Class.
Questions included getting…
13123: Don't Be Too Proud To Ask For Help
Hey there, hero!
(For those who will listen to the audio podcast: at the very beginning of the episode, I'm holding an object in my hand, up close and in focus on my camera - just in case you're sayin…
13122: Are You (Sometimes) Out Of Order? Let's Fix That
Hey there, hero!
I've observed people quickly search for an answer to a problem, find some information, and because time is (almost always) of the essence...
...jump right in to "fixing" the problem. B…
13121: Do You Really Need The Latest And Greatest Version?
Hey there, hero!
Are you addicted to making changes to your tried and true processes? Are you constantly tinkering, adjusting and toying with stuff?
Or do you only change when you need to?
If the newest…
13120: I Wanted To Know The "Time Machine" Of Windows Is, So Of Course, I Had To Ask Leo
Hey there, hero!
As a Macintosh user, I know exactly what software to use to back up my data and keep myself safe: Time Machine. It's built in to MacOS, and is awesome. Reliable, automatic, elegant.
Bu…
13119: AudioTechnica Lowered A Price, And Now I'm Stuck
Hey there, hero!
The word "ridiculous" comes to mind here.
The mic I use and recommend is, currently, unbelievably discounted. With no changes in quality, materials or performance.
So now, I'm stuck.
I c…
13118: Art? Or Money?
Hey there, hero!
Are you an artist that has decided that money should never enter into your decision making process?
Are you worried that you'll become a "shill" for "the man?"
Have you convinced yourse…
13117: What To Do The Moment You Hit Record (Hint: Nothing)
Hey there, hero!
I'd like to help you break a habit I see some voice talent doing when recording auditions (and even work): immediately beginning their voice work, as if waiting was a sad waste of tap…
13116: You Asked Me (Anything) About Audiobook and ACX - And Boy, Have I Got Answers
Hey there, hero!
We've just opened registration for the new 2023 ACX Master Class, and because so much has changed for voice talent in the audiobook narration world and with ACX, I invited you all las…
13115: AMA! Ask Me Anything About Audiobooks, ACX And More
Hey there, hero!
Next week, Dan O'Day and I will be opening registration for the brand-spankin'-new edition of the ACX Master Class.
In fact, we're running (as this podcast episode is being released li…
13114: Applying The Jiu Jitsu Of Quality Over Quantity
Hey there, hero!
How many times have you approached decisions around the choices you make when doing auditions as "Sure, I can do that!" …when you clearly are not the type the character demands?
Like, …
13113: Celebrating The Math: My Podcast Episode Count
Hey there, hero!
I had a few questions as to what was up with the episode count, and it all boils down to me taking my own advice.
I spent decades in broadcasting, and was one of the first podcasters e…
13112: Don't Ignore Your Successes
Hey there, hero!
Although I've tried very hard to take away the fear of starting something new, I've paid little attention to celebrating when we actually accomplish whatever that thing is.
I want to c…
0099: Use Union Rates To Help Maintain Your Dignity
Hey there, hero!
In a recent episode of the podcast, I talked about keeping price and value straight, and supporting your price points by pointing out the value of what you do as a performer.
All well …
0098: On "Following Up." Yeah. Don't.
Hey there, hero!
What runs through your mind when you hit that SEND button for the audition you just created? High hopes, excitement, anticipation, maybe a sense of satisfaction?
Great.
Fast forward to …