"Live with Squacky"

In this episode of "Live with Squacky" I chat about a recent show I had the opportunity to see on Broadway called, "Bad Cinderella"! It was SO fantastic and inspiring, I just had to tell you guys about it! I also chat about the seasons of life and how it's never too late to pursue your dreams! I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration in this episode!

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You have to be SO careful these days to not get taken advantage of by all the con-artists and scammers out there. Whether it's in VO or any industry really, it's so essential to be extra careful with what you post online and what info you share with people. In this episode, I talk about a few things to look out for and how to stay safe! I hope you enjoy this short episode!

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"Conference Season" - if you can call it that - (since it's pretty much year-round now) - is upon us!!! The already established ones are taking place and there are new ones popping up - seemingly every day! So, which ones should you go to? How do you make those decisions? Why should you attend MAVO2023?!! I mean obviously I'm going to talk about that one the most since it's my event!! I give some great tips...

Iliana Spirakis is a Greek-Canadian actor born and raised in the beautiful city of
Thessaloniki, Greece. Based in Toronto, Iliana is a passionate storyteller whose
acting journey started from a very young age. Inspired by the ancient Greek plays
she watched as a child and the importance theatre played in her culture, she
knew from a very young that this was her life's dream and purpose.
I had the opportunit...

Happy New Year!! Welcome to Season 4 of "Live with Squacky"! In this episode, I am premiering my animation demo that I finally had produced after years and years of coaching and training for it!! Produced by "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions" and Directed by Elley Ray Hennessy, I'm really happy with the way this demo turned out!! I hope you enjoy this fun start to the new year! For seas...

In this episode, I give a full recap of the MAVO2022 Conference weekend! It was a fantastic event. Thanks again to all who attended!!
Here are the links to our Sponsors from this year's event in case you'd like to check them out:
Bodalgo - Platinum Sponsor
The Voiceover Network - Gold Sponsor
World Voices Organization - Silver Sponsor
Belair Creative - Siliver Sponsor
Everett Oliver - Bronze Spons...

As I type this, we are just 17 days from the 7th annual MAVO "Get Inspired" VO conference! This episode of "Live with Squacky" is a breakdown of the MAVO2022  weekend schedule! I give advice on how to plan your weekend, talk about the guest speakers and what to expect as well. You won't want to miss this one! I hope you enjoy it! 

For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceO...

Join me for Part 2 of my fun interview with voice actor and home studio pro Dan Lenard!! We chat about VO trends, coffee, travel, MAVO2022, WoVO and more!! I hope you enjoy!

For more info about Dan Lenard, visit his websites at:
Dan Lenard - The Knowledgeable Voice - Male Voice Over Talent
Home Voice Over Studio | The Home Studio Master
(13) Dan (President- CEO) Lenard | LinkedIn

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Join me in Part 1 of this fun chat I had with Voice Actor, Home studio expert and "World Voices Organization" President, Dan Lenard! Dan and I chat about how he got started in the VO industry, common mistakes actors make with home studio setup, tips and tricks for getting the best sound quality and more! Dan is such a knowledgeable guy and I really enjoyed chatting with him. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of this...

A few years ago… before COVID, my friend and VO coach Everett Oliver was in
Maryland visiting family. Since there’s a pretty big network of VO people in the
Virginia, Maryland, DC area, we organized a brunch meetup! It was a great
event and we took over a good portion of the restaurant! While I was chatting
with everyone in rotation around the table, I had the opportunity to meet
Sidney Allen! We had the best ch...

Casting, MAVO2022, VO School, Travel, Coffee, and more!! Part 2 of this interview with Casting Director, Kim Hurdon is a fast-paced chat! We dive into so many different topics and Kim is just so easy to talk to and down to earth! I really hope you enjoy this one!
Check out an awesome opportunity to get some great voiceover training at:
https://onthemictraining.com/

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As a voice actor, I always wonder what the thought process is for casting directors when they are listening to hundreds and hundreds of auditions per day! How do they know exactly what their clients are searching for? How do I make sure that I'm performing in a way that will catch their attention?! 
In Part 1 of my interview with Casting Director, Kim Hurdon, we start a great conversation about all things voice acting! Kim...

Singer, Voice Actor, Podcast Host, SOVAS Award Winner, and self-taught
computer nerd, Jodi Krangle is one talented lady!! Jodi’s first voiceover work
started in 1995 when she spent a year in a volunteer position with the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind creating books on tape…. Yes tape – reel to reel!!
Several years later, she ventured out on her own and well, here we are!! In this episode we chat about ev...

It’s relatively common for me to interview people I know in the VO industry. But I like to switch it up sometimes! This episode is a special one because I’ll be interviewing a very talented musician and actor, who also happens to be a good friend of mine. When I first had the idea to start my own podcast, it was a video version for YouTube. I think this was back in about 2014. To be honest, my filming skills were not great, and I w...

 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky”! I’m so excited for my special guest today – Joana Garcia!
Joana is a retired Naval Officer with 20 years of active-duty service. True to form of a typical sailor, she loved to spin tall tales and glorious sea-stories when they pulled into port. During her travels around the world, Joana has met many fascinating people and has seen some pretty incredible places. S...

In this fun, short episode of "Live with Squacky" - I chat about our upcoming MAVO2022 Conference! I highlight our Sponsors: Platinum - bodalgo, Silver: WoVO and Belair Creative, Bronze: Everett Oliver. Our in-kind Sponsors include Hindenburg, Voiceover Xtra, The Voiceover Collective, JMC Demos. Sennheiser and Neumann are our Technology sponsors!!! The Voice Acting Institute is also a supporting sponsor this year!
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On this episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat with the very talented Rosie O'Toole! Rosie and I chat about her work as a voice actor, her move to NC, her hobbies, who she's coached with and more!

For more information or to connect with Rosie, visit her website at http://www.roseotoole.com/ or connect with her on FB or LinkedIn under Rosie O'Toole.

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Have you ever heard the expression "Kill 'em with Kindness" before? I take a little detour from interviews in this episode to talk about some people and things that have inspired me over the past few weeks. I really felt passionate about this message and wanted to share it with my listeners! I hope you find some value in this short episode!

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 On today’s episode, I chat with an awesomely talented voice actor - Jason Thomsen. 

Athlete, JMU graduate, Voice actor and Dad, Jason is a busy guy! A true gamer at heart who also loves running and cycling and competes in triathlons. I hope you enjoy it!

For more information about Jason Thomsen, visit his website at: https://www.jasonthomsenvo.com/ or connect with him on FB, Insta or Twitter @jasonthomsenvo.

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