In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Emma Griffiths joins Sam and Mark to talk about tall stories, wizarding family traits and chocolate tasting - plus there's an awful lot of giggling!Our VO question this week is all about your top ambitions in the voiceover field - what's still on your VO bucket list?Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1This strange tale was one of the strangest I have ever heard in my life. Normally you’d just listen to it and think that the person had just walked out of the ‘tall story club.’ And if it weren’t for the fact that the Browning family had really existed, that there were photographs and diaries and people who actually knew them - as well as all the newspaper cuttings of course - you’d fast forget it. Script 2My family. I love them, but sometimes I wonder what goes on inside their heads…My daughter. Loves the planet AND loves annoying her big brother. Ah! she’s a Hufflepuff!My everyday hero! He does require a lot of flattery though. Definitely Gryffindor.Ambitious. Misunderstood? Only wears black…he’s in his Slytherin phase! We’ve all been there…**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Born and raised in Shropshire, Emma Griffiths has a degree in Illustration but decided not to pursue this as a career and worked for a number of years in graduate recruitment for Cadburys and others... so when when she decided to move into voiceover it was a huge change.She her teeth in audiobooks but moved into more corporate and commercial work since because it suits her working style better. Emma's worked with some big blue-chip clients including Chanel, Lego, Ferrero, Selfridges, and Audible Studios.In her spare time she loves nature (she's a bit of a bird geek) and loves wood-walks with her Samoyed Toby. She loves great food and live comedy. Emma's Website Emma's Facebook page @EmmaGriffithsVO on Instagram @EmmaGriffithsVO on TwitterResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 67 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Griffiths.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Noni Lewis joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants!Our VO question this week is all about the changes we've seen over a quarter of a century in the voiceover business.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Elizabeth's most treasured corgi was Susan, who was gifted to the Princess on her 18th birthday in 1944. Susan quickly became Elizabeth's constant companion and loyal friend through thick and thin. She was so attached to Susan that she insisted on taking her along on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947, hiding the dog under a pile of blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding. Their bond was unbreakable, transcending even the formalities of royal protocol. Script 2We’re H.O.T. - the Builders Merchants with gorgeous supplies. From sumptuous bricks, made with real sweat and tears, to mouth-watering timber and plumbing supplies to get you all hot and sweaty. We’ve got free local delivery, and charming experts on-hand to seduce you. Hot Property Builders - now open on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff. Minimum spend applies to free delivery.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Noni Lewis is a bilingual Welsh actor, voiceover, writer and director with a 25 year background in theatre and voice. Over the years she has become the go-to voice for all things Welsh as well as continuing to perform a diverse range of accents and characters alongside regular corporate and commercial work. Noni has voiced for the BBC, S4C, Aardman, and many other clients in promos, movies, cartoons, radio plays, live radio performances, poetry readings and everything in-between. Noni's Website @noni_lewis on Instagram @NoniLewis on Twitter Noni's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 66 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Noni Lewis.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scott Chambers joins Sam and Mark from Florida to talk about the US radio imaging market, being super tall, getting to grips with an introspective Mum (or Dad) and what happens when you lose your patience with kids!Our VO question this week is all about whether the US market wants British voices and vice-versa.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Female version - He’s a good father. He’s better with Sarah than I am, much more patient. He’ll read her the same bedtime story over and over. And do all the voices. As if it’s the first time. Never seems to get sick of it. It’s nice to see him like that, happy and comfortable like that. He’s a good dad. He can do no wrong in her eyes. A good husband too, I suppose. Maybe I’m being silly.You wouldn’t think you could hate the sound of running water, would you? Maybe it’s me has the problem. Dr, I’m afraid of the sound of running water. Everyone’s afraid of something aren’t they?Male version - She’s a good mum. She’s better with Sarah than I am, much more patient. She’ll read her the same bedtime story over and over. And do all the voices. As if it’s the first time. Never seems to get sick of it. It’s nice to see her like that, happy and comfortable like that. She’s a good mum. She can do no wrong in her eyes. A good wife too, I suppose. Maybe I’m being silly.You wouldn’t think you could hate the sound of running water, would you? (laughs) Maybe it’s me has the problem. Dr, I’m afraid of the sound of running water. Everyone’s afraid of something aren’t they?Script 2Remember…some of the best times of your life… haven't happened yet. And this is one of ‘em: (winners screaming) Win a thousand dollars, 13 times a day. Claim your share of half a million dollars, next.Grab the family. Get out of town. And head to Disney! Family 4 packs of tickets, every hour, on the hour.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Scott Chambers has lent his voice to some of the most trusted global brands, including AT&T, Burger King, Coca-Cola, and many more. In addition to commercials, he specializes in radio imaging and promos... and can be heard on a number of radio stations in North America, as the imaging and promo voice. Scott is also an accomplished live announcer and host. Event clients include NASCAR, United Airlines, NGPA and others. He's served as a host at voiceover conferences like VO Atlanta and One Voice Conference in Dallas, TX and London, UK. Living far outside of major hubs like LA and NY, Scott prefers to take the small-town, big career approach. He lives on Perdido Key in Florida. Scott enjoys spending time with family, flying airplanes, boating, relaxing on the beach and world travel. Scott's Website

Short trailer for Episode 65 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Chambers.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, writer and voice actor Debs Wardle joins Sam and Mark to talk about turning over your own characters to other voice actors, how to create exertion noises, and embodying the undead!Our VO question this week is all about what writers create first - the characters or the universe they live in.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1(Sounds of a horse and cart being loaded) ‘Hup, the headmaster's chair, ‘hup the bench of the seven aldermen, and here, the bench for the rich gentlemen of the guilds… And isn’t that the magistrate's hat? (mimicking/sarcastic) Luxury cloth. Exclusive and hard-wearing! (laughs) Come on, Frederic, let’s go. We can come back later for the steward’s furniture.Script 2Actually, I am from a noble family, thank you very much. My family held this land for generations, but after the conquest it was confiscated, handed over to those vile Normans, and they knocked down our family home and built this castle in its place. The conquest happened a little before my time, of course, but I’m told my poor grandfather never recovered. We were supposedly lucky because we were allowed to carry on living here – lucky to be allowed to carry on living full stop, actually. **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Debs Wardle is an Oxford based voice artist specialising in character work and narration along with commercial and e-learning. She's recently voiced for The Wandering Kitchen, Oxford Digital Media, and Oxford University Press. Debs particularly enjoys working on audio dramas and has lent her voice to several podcasts including The Cryo Pod Tapes, The Space Buccaneers, Clash of the Reasonably Epic People, and her own podcast Vamps; the fourth and final series of which was released at the end of 2023.Debs has a theatrical background with a Btec in Performing Arts and a BA in Drama. As well as being a voice artist, She's a writer, with recent credits including Death’s Door forEvcol Entertainment and Window of Opportunity for Clockwork Digital Media.Debs's Website Debs on YouTube @debs.writervo on Instagram Debs's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Vamps on Apple Podcasts:

Short trailer for Episode 64 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Debs Wardle.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kasper Michaels joins Sam and Mark to talk about contrasting styles in commercial reads, whether pushing one in an IVR is the only option, and Igor (Dr Frankenstein's assistant) makes an appearance!Our VO question this week is all about the mid-atlantic accent, and whether Kasper's Canadian voice is recognised as such in the UK.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Thank you for calling North Star Nails. We’ll get you through to the right person as quickly as possible.There are just two options to choose from. To book one of our Nail Technicians, please press 1. If you want to talk about a booking you already have, press 1 for that too.And if you’d like to talk to book one of our Tattoo Artists, please press 2.Thanks so much for calling - do stay on the line.Script 2Crystal Cove is the place to visit for a wide variety of crystals, minerals, smudge, and the largest selection of incense in Moose Jaw. They also stock tumbled stones, lamps, sound therapy devices, jewellery, and more—with new stock arriving daily! Whether for yourself or a loved one, Crystal Cove’s products make for great gifts! Or pick up a gift certificate if you can’t decide! Crystal Cove — the center for self evolution — on the corner of 8th and Clarence.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Kasper Michaels was a Canadian professional Ice hockey player, who turned to treading the boards as life threw spanners his way, eventually emigrating to the UK in 2007, just before the credit crunch. A veteran of numerous plays and TV shows, and one cartoon, here in the UK he encountered many talented, well trained… out of work actors. After being dropped from his UK acting agency when they went “boutique”, he took the money from his last acting job and got a voice reel. He was invited to join a new agency, and 14 years later he is still there, and has a successful VO career. He is currently the narrator for one of Discovery’s top rated shows, Mysteries of the Abandoned.Kasper's Website Kasper's Facebook page @Kasper_Michaels on Twitter @kaspermichaels on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 63 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kasper Michaels.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brendan McLatchie joins Sam and Mark as they head to Hollywood on a plate, work out the right level of luxury for a read and create some sinister tones for a mysterious master carpenter.Our VO question this week is all about how a relative newcomers make the choice of which genres to concentrate on.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Where is Korlati?In Hollywood!These were the plates created by Korlati that the stars of the movie world dined from at the world's most spectacular award ceremony.Now, let these plates from the Korlati Red Carpet Collection take centre stage on your tables.Script 2Do you really think that all of you were just randomly chosen to come here? No. You all have one very important thing in common. Look over at Ron’s body. Now that isn’t the first dead body you’ve seen is it? (Everyone reacts)Oh, but that isn’t the thing you have in common. I’m not that immature. The thing you all have in common is that… each death… was caused by you. Isn’t this amazing? Nine murderers together in one room staring at one of their countless victims.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Brendan McLatchie is a relative newcomer to the industry, with the covid lockdowns spring-boarding him into voiceover. It was his love of interactive Dungeons and Dragons that really propelled him to become a voice actor, and since then he's been working with clients on e-learning, corporates, games and audio drama. Based in Kent, outside of the VO world Brendan works for Virgin Atlantic as a Data Product Analyst - but he's invested heavily in coaching and bringing his studio up to professional standard. @brendanmclatchie on Instagram Brendan's Website Brendan on YouTube @B_McLatchieVO on Twitter Brendan's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 62 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brendan McLatchie.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Philip Chryssikos joins Sam and Mark to talk about how context changes a character read completely, how e-learning can be peppy, informative, quirky or even all three and one fun fact is a Sweet Little Mystery.Our VO question this week is all about whether formal acting training is necessary to become a voice actor.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1But five years later, I met my fourth wife, had a slow and steady courtship, the longest I’ve ever had, and I married her a year later. She used to pull out the chair for me and let me go through doors first – she thought she was some sort of Regency ladykiller! And we were very happy. Until six years later, when she suddenly announced that she was utterly disgusted by my signature carbonara and in fact, had always been utterly disgusted by it!It turned out the carbonara wasn’t the only issue.Script 2Italiano is a restaurant chain in transition.Company management has decided to effectively embed process- oriented management.Marcella is Head of Corporate Development at Italiano. She is now going to investigate what is required for process-oriented management and begins by looking at the status quo.She discovers that there is no uniform modelling of processes at Italiano – sometimes using PowerPoint, sometimes a modelling tool.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Philip Chryssikos is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, news reader and voiceover artist with more than 25 years’ experience spanning BBC, commercial and online outlets.Philip’s voice is trusted by blue chip names such as BASF, Daimler, Harley-Davidson, Tesla Motors and Virgin Atlantic.As an in-vision presenter Philip regularly hosts international corporate presentations for leading research and insight company Kantar Group and WPP, a British multi-national advertising and public relations company.Philip is also a music presenter on Smooth Radio across the UK. He's also been a newscaster on Classic FM, Gold, Heart, LBC, LBC News and Radio X. Philip's Website @PChryssikos on Twitter Philip on YouTube @philip_chryssikos on Instagram Philip's Facebook page Listen to Philip on Smooth Radio early mornings at the weekend here Resources:

Short trailer for Episode 61 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Chrysikkos.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, LBC station voice John Mundy joins Sam and Mark to talk about the awful feeling you get when you know an impossible word is coming up, the best way to mark up scripts, and a cracking story about a panto dog!Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging, and the best way to approach it.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a rare, progressive disease that causes the pulmonary arteries to thicken and narrow, reducing blood flow through the lungs and leading to strain on the heart.Current understanding of the complex pathophysiology of PAH, has grown exponentially, revealing various mechanisms for treating this progressive disease.PAH affects the pulmonary arteries and the heart by reducing blood flow through the lungs, in turn increasing strain to the heart, to eventually cause right ventricular dysfunction.Script 2Nestled among the stunning Welsh landscapes, The Skirrid Inn has a history steeped in mystery and phantoms. Known for its eerie legends, ghostly encounters and centuries-old secrets, this venue earned its reputation as one of Wales’ most enigmatic establishments. The exact age of the inn is unknown but it was mentioned in documents from the year eleven hundred. It has seen its fair share of turbulent times, serving as a hostel for weary travellers, a meeting place for rebels and even where condemned prisoners were held en-route to the gallows, as it also served as a courthouse. **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: John Mundy was born and educated in Manchester, and is possibly best known to listeners of LBC as their station imaging voice for the last ten years! He trained as an actor but has worked mostly in TV continuity first with ITV and then the Beeb, where he anchored regional new programme 'Northwest Tonight'.After a five years stint working in real-estate in Florida, John returned to the UK in 2000 where he's been a full time voiceover since, working in TV and radio commercials, corporate, documentaries and most genres in between!John's Website @john_mundy_mvo on Instagram John's Facebook page Resources: Link to the Skirrid Inn documentary John talks about: https://youtu.be/y55MkeRu7Ec?feature=sharedClick here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos &

Short trailer for Episode 60 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and John Mundy.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Louisa Gummer joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different ways of saying hello at the start of a script, how documentary styles have changed and a leisurely stroll around Ealing!Our VO question this week is all about the thing you love and the thing you loathe about voiceover as a job!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Hello, as part of Ealing’s “walking improvements” project, this audio guide will take you around Ealing town centre on foot, highlighting many aspects of the town’s history including a wide variety of architectural styles and historic sites. Take a walk into the past and enjoy the present. Ealing has a number of delightful cafes, boutiques and green spaces to discover. The walk takes about one and a half hours at a leisurely pace. So let’s start here - at Pitzhanger Manor.Script 213:27 Apart from the dark bee drones intended for breeding, no other foreign drones can get into the Krauch Valley. The high mountains shield the valley in all directions. (13:35)13:38 Back in Zurich. Until about twenty years ago, most beekeepers here traditionally kept dark bees, but now they are visibly being displaced by other overbred, non-native honey bees. Urban beekeeping is booming. The number of bee colonies is steadily increasing. And to increase their honey yield, beekeepers are turning to honeybee breeds that produce larger colonies. (14:05) 14:08 Just like Anna has done. She has made beekeeping her profession. (14:14)**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: An award winning professional voiceover for over a decade, Louisa Gummer's voice can be heard on thousands of commercials and corporate videos around the world. Born in Essex, her early childhood was spent moving around England & Wales a lot before finally settling in beautiful leafy Wiltshire. She offers the unusual combination of being a trained actor, with a mathematics degree and a background in business.Her voice also pops up in unusual places like MRI scanners, the cockpits of private planes and even on London's Northern Line. Louisa's Website @louisagummer on Twitter @louisagummer on Instagram Louisa's Facebook page Resources: More details on the Scottish Falsetto Socks here

Short trailer for Episode 59 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Louisa Gummer.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Romanian voiceover artist Ioana Botezan joins Sam and Mark to talk about the bi-lingual voice market, why Eastern European telephony is so different to the UK, and how the archetypal vampire is a voice we all know and love.Our VO question this week is all about how scary leaving your career and going freelance as a voice artist can be!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In the breathtaking landscape of the Snow Mountain, we discovered a truly remarkable contrast.A blend of hand-picked green and black teas, united in a striking balance.The green tea's revitalising freshness, contrasts perfectly with the black tea's enigmatic depth.This is a sensory journey like no other - a perfect harmony between invigorating and profound notes.Script 2Hello, You called Bunny Internet Bank, Customer Administration Department. We tried to contact you by phone regarding the request you sent us. Unfortunately, we couldn't reach you, so we sent you the information to the email address you provided. If you want to get in touch with us, please write to us at Administration.Bunnybank.com.You can also find our contact information in the email we sent you. Thank you!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Ioana Botezan is a specialized Romanian Voice Artist, focusing on medical narrations and presentations. Her journey in the voice industry gained momentum in 2020 when her husband set up a dedicated voice booth at home. With a rich background in radio spanning 15 years, she decided to leave her radio show last October to channel more time into voice-over work.During her 6-year stint in television as a news anchor and morning show co-host, she realised that TV wasn't for her... but despite that her recent involvement in interviewing business professionals for a financial education platform has provided valuable insights into achieving success.Ioana is also a social butterfly and an active member of the influencer community in Cluj-Napoca, called BBM Cluj. She's invited to all kinds of events and attends a lot of parties. She has 2 dogs and loves to travel.Ioana's Website @ioana_botezan_voice on Instagram Ioana's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 58 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ioana Botezan.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin