Episode 79

Gregory Dwyer: The one with the Surprising Tigger!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Gregory Dwyer joins Sam and Mark to talk about re-imagining really well known characters, voicing works that are out-of-copyright, a booth within a booth, and we herd some chickens with a Fox!

Our VO question this week is all about Project Gutenberg - and how it could help your career no end!

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.uk

Script 1

You don’t need a watch winder - you need a Fox.

Handmade

Precise

And, just like your automatic watch, unique.

Because only a Fox can be set just right to give your watch the perfect wind, in whichever direction it desires.... one precision instrument for another.

Isn’t that just fantastic?

So.. if you have an automatic watch and you really, truly care for it.

Don’t get a watch winder. Get a Fox.

Script 2

“Hallo!” said Pooh.

“Hallo!” said Tigger. “I’ve found somebody just like me. I thought I was the only one of them.”

Pooh got out of bed, and began to explain what a looking glass was, but just as he was getting to the interesting part,Tigger said: “Excuse me a moment, but there’s something climbing up your table,” and with one loud Worraworraworraworraworra, he jumped at the end of the tablecloth, pulled it to the ground, wrapped himself up in it three times, rolled to the other end of the room, and, after a terrible struggle, got his head into the daylight again, and said cheerfully: “Have I won?”


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About our guest:

Gregory is a New Zealand Born, Australian Based, Voice Artist, Audiobook Narrator & Voice Actor. He has a quarter of a century's international experience in Voice, Theatre, Film, Radio and Television.

Before that he was a Full-Time Forensic Crime Scene examiner for 18 years. Delivering a high standard of expertise that has only added to his general knowledge in many subjects. He has now returned to performing full time focussing on audiobooks where he gets to create many character voices gathered from his extensive international travel having lived, worked or visited many countries and all seven continents.

Gregory's Website

@voice_from_the_booth on Instagram

Gregory on YouTube


Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

A reminder that you can look for works that are out of copyright at Project Gutenberg


Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

About the Podcast

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How Do You Say That?!
A fun podcast showing there are unlimited ways to read a script - sponsored by https://www.voxbox.studio/

About your hosts

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Mark Ryes

With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. Beyond the big names, it’s his reputation with clients that truly speaks to his professionalism and work ethic. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it a British voice…
Mark's also seen weekly on television across the UK, both on ITV1 and Ideal World.
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Samantha Boffin

Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience.

BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.