Speechless: Real Life in VO.
Speechless Real Life in VO: The Voiceover Industry Video Podcast
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SPEECHLESS is a podcast about real life in the voice-over industry, sharing personal stories, resources, and unsolicited opinions. The hosts discuss VO business how-to's, competition, financial struggles, and the awkward or embarrassing moments that come with the job, often with a bit of profanity. With 28 years of combined experience and six-figure incomes, they aim to give others a leg up in the voice-over world. Each episode includes some strong language, adding a candid and unfiltered tone.
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The Next Chapter: Keaver Brenai - Stop Waiting for Permission 25.06.2026 46min(VIDEO PODCAST) Award-winning voice actor, singer, author, mentor, nonprofit founder, and former Michael Jackson session vocalist Keaver Brenai joins us for our Season 6 finale!From leadership and longevity to grief, growth, organization, and finding your authentic voice, Keaver shares the lessons she's learned from a remarkable career both behind the mic and beyond it.Her message is simple, powerful, and exactly what many of us need to hear: Keep moving forward.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Keaver BrenaiThe 30-Day Voice Athlete StrategyGrief Relief: Confession Leads to RecoveryThe Brenai FoundationBlessed Assurance - CeCe WinansCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson -
The Next Chapter: Nikki Lu Lowe Part Two - Trust Yourself & Let Go of Outcomes 04.06.2026 25min(VIDEO PODCAST) In Part 2 of our conversation with voice actor Nikki Lu Lowe, we go deeper into what it really takes to build a sustainable voiceover career. Nikki shares how she approaches client relationships with authenticity and humor, why long-term success often comes from nurturing existing clients, and how “planting seeds” in your work can lead to opportunities years later. She also opens up about her political voiceover work and what it means to bring personal conviction into the booth. Nikki blends practical advice with a grounded mindset on trust, consistency, and letting go of outcomes.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Nikki Lu LoweLotus ProductionsAmy Geronimi Insight TimerThom PintoCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter: Nikki Lu Lowe Part One - Self-Sabotage and Breaking Through! 21.05.2026 32min(VIDEO PODCAST) The Next Chapter Series: Nikki’s a voice actor, mentor, coach, and brainstormer. After careers in teaching, environmental education, and software, she built her voiceover career from the ground up. She hit a lot of walls, got knocked down, rebuilt herself, and came out the other side with a really grounded take on authenticity and going after what matters. This is only part one. We’re definitely bringing her back!Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Nikki Lu LoweInsight Timer - the Meditation AppBrené BrownCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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It's Never Too Late: Lois Allen Lilley's Extraordinary Journey Through Media, Voiceover, and Art 07.05.2026 33min(VIDEO PODCAST) The Next Chapter Series: Lois Allen Lilly started calling radio stations at age six to enter contests. She became a disc jockey in South Florida at 21. Then a PBS TV correspondent. Then a rights and clearances specialist at NBC News for over a decade, where she quietly became the go-to scratch track narrator for the documentary unit. Then a voiceover professional. Then a co-author of two books on mid-century fashion photography. Currently working on a third. She did all of this while being, as Kim put it, very New York — direct, authoritative, straight to the point — and then learning to soften that just enough to book the furniture commercials alongside the documentaries.This is one of those episodes you listen to twice.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:William Helburn photographyTina MorascoThom PintoDavid GoldbergCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter with Aimee Gironimi: When Your Career Isn’t Linear 23.04.2026 43min(VIDEO PODCAST)We talk a lot about momentum in voiceover, but what happens when life interrupts that momentum?In this episode of Speechless VO, Aimee Gironimi shares her journey navigating a voiceover career while facing ongoing health challenges, multiple surgeries, and a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.This conversation explores what it means to stay relevant, productive, and connected when your path isn’t linear, and why redefining success may be the most important shift you can make.If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind, this episode offers a different perspective. You may not be behind at all! You may just be building your career in a different way.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Disabled Voice Actors DatabaseNAVA – National Association of Voice ActorsAimee’s Demo Services (“VO Demos à la Carte”)Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awarenessCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter: How to Build a Career That Holds, with Wendy Lands 22.04.2026 47min(VIDEO PODCAST) In this episode, we talk about what feels solid after years in the industry, what still feels uncertain, and what actually makes a career sustainable over time. We get into relevance, curiosity, marketing, self-trust, impostor syndrome, risk-taking, and the importance of doing an honest audit when something no longer feels right.Part of our series, "The Next Chapter," this one is for the working voice actor wondering how to keep growing without forcing what’s next.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:InstagramAndy LipschultzMark ScottVA for VOChris LittleWendy Lands Coaching and Demo ProductionCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter with Nancy German: The Long Game of Voiceover (and What It Asks of You) 19.03.2026 40min(VIDEO PODCAST) Every career has chapters you plan - and chapters that show up like, “Surprise, we’re doing this now.”In this episode of Speechless VO, we welcome Nancy German for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it means to stay in voiceover long term.This is a conversation about continuing to evolve, take risks, ask bigger questions, and build a career with self-respect, creativity, and resilience.Nancy shares what’s changed for her after 25+ years in the business, including:valuing her work and raising her ratesdealing with rejection and shortlistsshifting her self-talk and mindsetcontinuing to train and growmaking room for rest, reset, and creativityThis one is candid, funny, wise, and full of hard-won perspective for voice actors navigating their own next chapter.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:GVAA Rate GuideCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter: Stop Making Every Audition About Your Self-Worth 05.03.2026 46min(VIDEO PODCAST) New episode with Erika Ward in our new series "The Next Chapter" — and wow, this one hit.We talk about:rebuilding after early successtreating VO like the business it isgetting out of your head (hello somatics)why you’re not “behind” if your path isn’t a straight lineIf you’ve been feeling untethered or burnt out, this convo will feel like a deep breath.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Kath Crumrine - SomaticsJaq O’KeefeThe Power of Now Kay BessCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Next Chapter - Featuring Jennifer Antkowiak! 12.02.2026 36min(VIDEO PODCAST) We’re kicking off a new Speechless series "The Next Chapter," for voice actors who are already working, and still overthinking everything.Our first guest is Jennifer Antkowiak, and we talk about:sounding truly conversationalstopping the over-polish spiralburnout signs your body already knowsmarketing when you hate marketingand why giving 30% less f*cks might be the moveIf you’re booking but feeling close-ish to the next level, this one’s for youSign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Tina Morasco's "The Library"CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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From Sequins to Soundbooths: Michelle Bush’s LA VO Survival Kit 25.09.2025 31min(VIDEO PODCAST) From Costumes to Casting Calls: Michelle Bush Spills AllMichelle Bush didn’t follow the traditional VO path—unless your version of “traditional” includes designing for Dancing with the Stars before hopping into the booth. In this episode, she shares how she found her voice (literally), the power of consistent workouts, and why community matters more than ever.She also dishes on how All the VO Ladies became a lifeline for women in voiceover—and how showing up (with curiosity and kindness) can open doors faster than a perfect slate.Whether you’re new to LA or just looking to deepen your VO roots, Michelle brings humor, heart, and a whole lot of helpful know-how.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Kalmenson & KalmensonVoices VoicecastingVoice Actors NetworkThe VoicecasterSoundBOX Studio Grouphttps://www.soundbox.la/All the VO Ladies InstagramCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Secrets of Staying Relevant and Profitable in VO for 35 Years 11.09.2025 52min(VIDEO PODCAST) The VO Whisperer Tells All In this week's Speechless, we chat with Edge Studio’s head honcho, David Goldberg, who’s produced over 16,000 VO projects and still has the patience to tell us what most voice actors get wrong (spoiler: you're probably reading too fast).He spills the tea on:-Why thinking like the client books work (and why you probably didn’t).-The magic of pacing, spacing, and editing like you give a damn.-And yes, the weirdest VO direction ever: “Can you sound taller?”Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, this one’s full of aha moments and mic drops.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Edge Studio"6 seconds to Say it Better" by David GoldbergCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Voiceover for the Planet: Purpose-Driven Voiceovers Making a Difference 28.08.2025 27min(VIDEO PODCAST) Professional voiceovers with a purpose—supporting nonprofits, uplifting change-makers, and proving every voice can make a difference. Join us as we chat with Anne Cloud and Kari Swann, the brilliant minds behind VO4TP (Voiceover for the Planet)!Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Voiceover for the Planet 1% for the PlanetVoquent.comCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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From Crickets to Clients: A Sanity-Saving System for VO Lead Gen - Nadia Marshall’s Human Approach 14.08.2025 28min“Lead generation” usually makes voice actors break into a sweat, pour a drink, or run screaming into a pillow. Nadia Marshall gets it, and created a course that shows you how to find clients your way. Nadia’s system is platform-agnostic, teaching you how to create a repeatable, customized lead gen workflow that suits your energy, your brand, and your brain. She’ll show you how to organize, track, and follow up with leads without becoming a full-time CRM zombie!Nadia gives you the strategy behind the outreach, so you understand who to reach out to, when, and why...on your terms.Whether you're new to marketing or just burnt out on “spray and pray” outreach, here’s another great course that gives you the tools, confidence, and sanity-saving systems to make lead gen a natural part of your business and not a soul-crushing chore.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Hunter.ioApollo.ioLead Generation Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide (by Nadia)-use promo code SPEECHLESSLGB for 15% offThe Voiceover Marketing Intensive (Tom Dheere & Nadia Marshall)-use promo code SPEECHLESSVMI for $10 offCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Inside iHeartMedia Casting: Macha Kane on Booking, Demos, and Authenticity 31.07.2025 33min(VIDEO PODCAST) In this episode, we get into it with Macha Kane, commercial producer at iHeart and resident casting czar. From her voiceover origin story (teen pipe dream to anatomy trivia champ ) to her current high-speed casting life, Macha spills all the behind-the-scenes tea.How casting works at iHeart (hint: it’s fast, furious, and 80% booked off demos).What makes her click “YES” on a VO talent—and what makes her click delete.Her biggest turn-offs in auditions (spoiler: announcer-y reads, slates when she asked for no slates, and files named like female/male).Why “sound” outperforms “age,” and how Gen Z speaks in a whole different melody How she keeps her creative ears fresh Plus, we chat about AI (ugh), VO trends, and why you should always name your file like your future in VO depends on it…because it kind of does.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:iHeart RadioCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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VO Inbox: Marketing for Voice Actors Who Hate Marketing 17.07.2025 47min(VIDEO PODCAST) You know what’s better than learning how to cold email?Not having to.In this episode, Jonathan breaks down VO Inbox, the done-for-you outreach service for VOs who want their time and their sanity back.No spreadsheets. No bots. No BS. Just real leads and results you can track.Listen in and learn how to get in front of real buyers, without lifting a finger.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:VO InboxCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Apollo.io for Freelancers: How to Stop Ghosting Your Leads (and Start Booking Work) 03.07.2025 48min(VIDEO PODCAST) The VO Marketing Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed!Apollo.io isn’t just for sales bros...it’s for voice talent who are tired of yelling into the void. Dani States shows us how to stalk smarter, follow up like a pro, and actually enjoy email outreach (gasp).Don't miss Dani's webinar on July 9 at 1:00 p.m:Confused about what Apollo.io is, or how it actually works? This live demo gives you a clear, no-fluff walkthrough of how to use Apollo.io to simplify outreach, stay organized, and send follow-ups that get replies. Perfect for creatives who hate cold emailing but still want to book work.Register here Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Use Apollo Like a ProApolloDani States VOICEOVERVIEW CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Make Terrible Choices and Run With Them: The Voiceover Class That Breaks the Rules (in a Good Way) 12.06.2025 42min(VIDEO PODCAST) Pop-Up VO: The Voiceover Workout your soul didn’t know It needed! Discover how failing faster makes you a better voice actor, according to DC Newman from Pop-Up VO. “Just be yourself."Cool. But what if you don’t know what that even sounds like in the booth?On this week’s Speechless, we meet DC, creator of Pop-Up VO: a $10 voiceover experience that’s part cold-read, part game-night, part confidence-breakthrough.We talk authenticity, failure, creative freedom…and why making terrible choices (on mic) might be the best VO training out there! Tune in and bring your weird.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:PopUp VOCONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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The Art of the Cool Read: What SiriusXM’s Producer Wants in Voice Talent 29.05.2025 32min(VIDEO PODCAST) Want to book more podcast-style voiceover gigs? SiriusXM + Pandora producer Steve Pogatch shares what makes talent stand out—casual reads, real pacing, host energy, and zero sales voice. If you're in voiceover, you need to hear this. Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Shazam VO AtlantaConan O’Brien Needs a Friend Conan O’Brien bidet ad CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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What’s the Point of YOU?” Voiceover Casting Secrets from Lance Kistler 15.05.2025 25min(VIDEO PODCAST) Ever wonder what casting directors actually do all day? Spoiler: it's 10% casting, 90% herding cats via email. From last-minute gender swaps to budgetless chaos ("you want what for how much?"), Lance Kistler spills the tea on the real VO casting hustle. Wanna know what gets talent shortlisted (and what makes them the human equivalent of hold music)? Tune in for truth bombs, voiceover wisdom, and a healthy dose of "WTF just happened?" Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:Lance Kistler NAVA CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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Mic Drop for Good: Give Back Without Leaving Your Booth 01.05.2025 32min(VIDEO PODCAST) Mic Drop for Good is what happens when 100 voice actors say, “What if saving the world came with a pop filter?" Join our guests from 100 Voices Who Care, and learn about turning good voices into good deeds—one donation, one decibel at a time. Join us, laugh a little, give a lot.Sign up for our show takeaways, resources, and drink recipes before episodes air here: https://www.speechlessvo.com/RESOURCES mentioned in this episode:100 Voices Who Care100 Voices Instagram Jennifer Clark Danielle Famble Jennifer’s Podcast CONTACT INFO:Podcast HomeWebsiteYouTubeInstagramEmail: SpeechlessVO@gmail.comPRODUCTION CREDITS:Music: Rick WilsonEditing: Hamza LatifWritten and Produced by Kim Wilson and Natasha MarchewkaProduction Assistant: Carolyn Robson
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