"Live with Squacky"
A unique, lively, interview style podcast that dives into the world of voice acting and entertainment. Val Kelly is a professional voice actress and chats with fellow voice actors, as well as other pros from the industry (i.e. on-screen actors, musicians, casting directors, producers, film-makers, audio engineers etc.). Settle in and get ready for some upbeat conversations that will allow you the opportunity to gain knowledge from these industry pros and will hopefully help you to get inspired!
Episodes
Hi!! I know - it's been like 2 months since the last episode!! Sorry about that! The end of the school year is always insanely busy!!! In this episode, I talk about my summer plans and favorite show recommendations. Plus I give a detailed MAVO2026 update that you won't want to miss!! Thanks for tuning in! Stay Scrappy and Squacky!!
For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website ...
In this fun episode of "Live with Squacky" I discuss the mysteries of figuring out when to schedule classes, why it's harder to book auditions sometimes and I chat about my trip to France I hosted with students!! Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoy it!!!
For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com
Hi! In this episode of "Live with Squacky", I talk all about our upcoming MAVO2026 conference, why you should buy your tickets early and what you have to look forward to!!! Thanks for tuning in!!
For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com
Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquack...
We’re gearing up for a “snowpocalypse” here in Virginia – so what better
time than now to start Season 6 of my podcast! Hi!! Thanks for tuning in to
another episode of “Live with Squacky”! I’m your host, Val Kelly – otherwise
known as “Squackyvoice”!! Today on our show I’ll be chatting with the
super talented Kelsey Painter – otherwi...
Ooh - I can't believe it's time for a WRAP UP episode for the year!! It's SO crazy how fast time flies!! Anyway, in this fun episode, I chat about the highlights of MAVO2025, what MAVO2026 will look like and I also threw in a segment on my favorite tv shows and movies I watched this year!! LOL!!
If you're interested in becoming a MAVO Member for 2026, you have until MIDNIGHT on December 31st, 2025 to get in on ...
Join me in the fun recap of MAVO2025 episode!! I reenact my opening remarks from #MAVO2025 and talk about how the conference was as a whole!! Thanks for listening!! :)
For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com
Or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky
To become a MAVO Me...
In this crazy episode, I talk all about the Louvre Heist - y'know because it needs to be talked about!! BUT, I also talk about MAVO2025 and our awesome line-up of guest speakers and why you should register!!! Enjoy!! This is a fun one!!!
For more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice" visit her website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com
Or follow her on I...
We have a new intro song for the podcast…. well, I’m at least trying it out for this episode! 🤣Let me know what you think!
In this episode, I chat all about details of our upcoming MAVO2025 10 year anniversary « Get Inspired » VO conference! I released the schedule recently and I hope you guys will take a look at all the great sessions we’re offering this year! Breakout and mastery sign ups ...
Happy 4th!! I hope you all have a wonderful and fun day with friends and family!! In this episode, I talk about the importance of monologues and how they fit into the VO world. I recently talk a class about this called, "Exploring Character Depth" and it was a really great one!! Don't let the idea of monologues intimidate you. With enough practice, they will help you to improve your acting skills and auditioning ski...
I don't know about where you all live - but it's Hot AF in Virginia right now!!! So, it's finally summer and we're all just trying to stay cool!!! LOL! In this episode, I talk weather, MAVO2025 news and updates and webinar news!
We have a webinar on Thursday, June 26 from 7-8:30pm ET hosted by "Uncle" Roy Yokelson! The session is called, "VO Audio Terminology: Simplified & Demonstrated!" In this crazy world of ho...
I know I’m a little late to the game here – but Happy New Year!!! 2025 is off
to a weird start! There’s not really any other way to put it! It’s been busy
and crazy as usual, but I just feel like the world is in a strange place right
now. I don’t know about you guys, but I have weeks where I get like 50
auditions and then the next week only 4!! It seems to be tougher to get ...
Who else is obsessed with the movie "Wicked" right now?! I'm positive I'm not the only one!! LOL! In this episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat about the movie "Wicked", how much I love it, how I'm obsessed with the soundtrack and how you absolutely MUST go see it!! BUT, I ALSO chat about how this relates to the VO world and how the song "Defying Gravity" changed my whole way of thinking about the MAVO conference a...
MAVO2024 was a wonderful event!! If you missed it, this is a great way to find out what you missed! If you were there, I think you'll enjoy reliving the memories!
One very important thing I forgot to mention in my recap is that Tim Friedlander's Keynote was absolutely EPIC!!! He is such an inspiring guy! He talked about how many failures he's had to go through to get to where he is today. It was motivat...
Hey friends!!! It has been a CRAAAAZY few weeks!! Honestly, from one year to the next I somehow always forget how busy it is when it’s this close to our next MAVO event!! This year is our 9th Conference and I’m SO freaking excited about it!!! Hi! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky”! I’m your host, Val Kelly – otherwise known as “Squackyvoice”...
As you guys probably know, the MAVO2024 “Get Inspired” Voiceover
Conference is coming up in just a few weeks on November 8-10 at the Westin
Dulles Hotel in Herndon, Virginia. If you’ve attended the event before, then
you know that things would not run as seamlessly as they do if it weren’t for
our Special guest today!
For over 40 years Emmy Award winning sound designer, recordi...
You already know I’m a voice actor, but some of you probably
don’t know that I’m up at 4:30am Monday-Friday from early
August until mid-June! I’m also a French teacher at a high school
in Northern Virginia – and the commute is a bit of a trek! Luckily, I
have a great morning show to listen to in the car everyday!! So,
I’ve been listening to B101.5 - a local Frederic...
Last year at MAVO2023, NAVA – the National association of Voice Actors was our
Platinum Sponsor. It was my first in-person interaction with NAVA Co-
founders Tim Friedlander and Carin Gilfry! They also brought along another
super talented guy, who happens to be my special guest today!!
Matthew Parham is a versatile African American voice actor with a universal
urban vocal print. With an age rang...
With less than 4 months to go until MAVO2024, it’s an understatement to say that I’m in the depths of planning!! The schedule is a work in progress!! I promise, it will be worth the wait!! Hi! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky”. I’m your host, Val Kelly – otherwise known as “Squackyvoice”! Speaking of “Squacky” characters, my spe...
With NEW VO conferences popping up – seemingly on the daily, I thought it was important to get the specific content info for MAVO2024 out to my listeners sooner rather than later!! So, I’m pushing my fun interview with Tom Dheere to episode 3 and episode 4 will now be the one that describes in greater detail the event as a whole!
HI! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky&rdqu...
In this short, but sweet episode, I chat about how our lives can be impacted by events that take place in our lives when we are younger. It will make you think and give you some things to consider about your own lives and who you are today!! I hope you enjoy!
Tune in next time for a very special episode all about our upcoming MAVO2024 "Get Inspired" conference and what you can expect!!!
"Live with Squack...
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