Episode 32

Guy Slocombe: The one with the Dum Dee Dee Coaching!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, York based voice actor Guy Slocombe joins Sam and Mark to talk about big reads and when to pull them back, the butch energy required in some automotive commercials, and there's an ASMR wildcard that surprises us all.

Our VO question this week is all about the first demo you should make when you're getting into voiceover.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

By the early 70s, the Cyborg amp was being adopted by other music genres.

And just as progressive rock reached its peak, music got a sudden wakeup call.

Gritty guitars and the 3 minute pop song were back – this time, with attitude.

The punk revolution released a torrent of new talent. It was all about making a statement. Their sound had to be loud and for most, the established Cyborg was the amp of choice.

But Punk inspired more than the anarchists.

Script 2

The future of automotive is here.

At Yellow Transportation, we’re leading the way forwards and our tech teams are making it possible.

We’re creating the vehicles of tomorrow here in Leicestershire

We have the ambition.

Now we need talented people with technology skillsets to come and help us build the future.

From Electrical Distribution Systems, to Body-Chassis Engineering, to Powertrain.

If you want to see your work redefine how we move, we want to hear from you.

Go to Yellow Transportation.co.uk to see where you could make a difference.

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About our guest: Guy Slocombe has been locking himself in a box and speaking to the world for the last 9 years. Prior to that he worked in the Corporate world for major drinks companies for nearly 20 years so started in VO totally from scratch.

He's recorded Commercials, Explainers, Promos, eLearning, Video Games, Audio Books and Telephone prompts for clients globally such as Netflix, Apple, Porsche, National Geographic and Amazon.

He's been nominated for 8 VO awards and recently won a Best Actor Award. Guy also trained as an onscreen actor for 2 years and goes into schools to run workshops. He's presented to around thirty thousand pupils so far!

Guy's Website @GuySlocombe1 on Twitter Guy's Facebook page

@guyslocombevoiceover on Instagram

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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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.