Episode 42

Ramesh Mahtani: The one with the Six Metre Monster!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ramesh Mahtani joins Sam and Mark to talk about how much sell needs to go into telephony messaging, and rising levels of panic when your character comes face to face with a huge monster.

Our VO question this week is all about the easiest ways to slip into character.

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Script 1

Rockshaw Estates opened back in 2008, when the housing market was in poor health… so we knew we’d have to offer an exceptional service if we were going to survive. 15 years on we’ve won over 30 awards for our outstanding customer service. For an estate agent you can really count on, visit rockshaw.com.

Script 2

MR TANWAR (out of breath and terrified)

Aaaaaargh! [a beat] I-I-I’ve just seen a monster. In Blackbury! (calmer but still panicked) I, I was… I was digging my way out of my house…when I spotted this… huge, white creature, sniffing around my dustbins!

He was at least six metres tall! With horrible, scary eyes!

(Mr Tanwar points towards the dustbins:)

That’s where I saw it. But it’s vanished…

It could bite your head off with its teeth… it’s six metres tall!

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About our guest:

Originally from India, Ramesh’s family settled in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the early 1970’s. Although his early schooling was in a Spanish medium, Ramesh continued his studies in England and then furthered his education in the USA. This was where he made his first public broadcasts as a newsreader on live student radio. It wasn’t until much later that he went full time into voice over.

Continued learning and developing a solid work ethic of always doing his very best, have allowed him to build a client network spanning over 25 countries. Being honest in what he does and by going the extra mile have been the foundation of a fulfilling and productive path in life. Working from a pro home studio with all the bells and whistles, Ramesh realizes he has struck professional nirvana, following a voice over career he loves with a passion.

Ramesh's Website @rameshmahtanivo on Instagram

@rameshmahtanivo on Instagram Ramesh on YouTube

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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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.