Episode 44

Richard Savage: The one with the Bitchy Narrator!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richard Savage joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating the Wildcard Generator, playing a character who's out of vision, and bringing a dry script to life by humanising it.

Our VO question this week is all about how you get a pronunciation right first time.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Airspace change is complex. It’s highly technical and often difficult to understand. The MAT1212 guidance isn’t easy to navigate, along with the expectation to co-ordinate with neighbouring airports.

With the bar set high for stage 3 consultation, political engagement is key.

Local and surrounding authorities have strong opinions - not to mention high profile MPs.

And with the potential change of Government before January 2025, the political picture is complicated.

Script 2

Let me guess. Housemate used all your toothpaste again? We can’t have that.

She thinks she can just get away with anything doesn’t she? She knows you won’t say anything because she knows you know it would only make things awkward. And neither of you want that do you?

Here’s what you do. Edible sugar paste. Fairly cheap online. Mix with a teaspoon of mint flavouring.

The result is something that looks like toothpaste… tastes like toothpaste - but is detrimental for your gums.

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About our guest:

Originally from the UK, but moved to the Czech Republic in 2002 to become an English teacher, Richard became a voice over artist in 2010, reading audio guides for destinations around the Czech Republic. He has gone on to voice countless audio guides and corporate promos, many of which he also translates and proofreads, as well as doing radio imaging, commercials, e-learning, and character voices. Being a working musician meant that Richard already had the studio equipment and audio engineering know-how when the pandemic hit in 2020, and now he records and produces voice overs almost exclusively from home.

Richard's Website Richard on YouTube

@richardsavagevoice on Instagram @RichardSavageVO on Twitter

The full version of the film 'Teething Problems' that Richard narrated:

https://youtu.be/8jq_-ZWn_ro?si=AUZwUJPnrLRemFs4&t=3748

Resources:

Click here for the Wildcard Generator

Here are the pronunciation guides we chatted about:

https://howjsay.com/

https://youglish.com/

https://forvo.com/

https://www.howtopronounce.com/

Get i-annotate here - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iannotate-4-pdfs-more/id1093924230