The Good Talkers Podcast
A podcast all about voice over! Join Ashton, Deanna and Tessa along with Producer Jordan as they discuss the highs and lows of being a professional voice over artist. An entertaining, thoughtful and honest point of view of working in the voice over industry.
Episodes
July 23, 2025 • 59 mins
Ok, we get it. The talk surrounding AI feels like its never ending. But as voice actors, we don’t have the luxury of ignoring it. When it feels like this advancing technology is coming for your career, how can you stand out? On this weeks episode, we talk the good talk on how voice artists can compete with advances in technology like AI using the thing AI can’t compete with: the human experience.
#thegoodtalkers #aiethics #humantec...
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July 2, 2025 • 57 mins
Struggle with accents? We do too! On this episode of The Good Talkers Podcast, Ashton, Deanna, and Tessa attempt to break down all the parts and pieces of an accent that is difficult for many: Scottish!
Write to us at thegoodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com
#voiceover #podcast #thegoodtalkers #scottishaccent #accentbreakdown #voiceacting #learnaccents #dialects #voicetraining #scottishvoice #accenttips
Write to us at thegoodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com
#voiceover #podcast #thegoodtalkers #scottishaccent #accentbreakdown #voiceacting #learnaccents #dialects #voicetraining #scottishvoice #accenttips
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June 5, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode The Good Talkers attempted to talk about the Scottish accent and ended up deep diving ethical issues around using accents, whats appropriate, and whats worth taking into consideration before say "Yes" to that job
#voiceoverethics #accentrepresentation #culturalrespect #inclusivevoiceovers #ethicalstorytelling #diverseaccents #voiceactingethics #culturalnuance #respectfulrepresentation #ethicalcasting #voiceoverdivers...
#voiceoverethics #accentrepresentation #culturalrespect #inclusivevoiceovers #ethicalstorytelling #diverseaccents #voiceactingethics #culturalnuance #respectfulrepresentation #ethicalcasting #voiceoverdivers...
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May 21, 2025 • 49 mins
Today we are talking the good talk on how to direct a voice actor. So for those of you that are listening that are not voice actors this is going to be really helpful for you when you are in the booth with a talent and you are not 100% sure on what to ask for what you want.
For those of you listening that are voice actors, you all will have had different levels of experience when it comes to being directed so I am sure you will be a...
For those of you listening that are voice actors, you all will have had different levels of experience when it comes to being directed so I am sure you will be a...
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May 7, 2025 • 52 mins
One of the biggest things that makes being an actor difficult is dealing with the copious amounts of rejection one inevitably faces. In this episode, Ashton, Deanna, and Tessa talk the good talk on all things rejection, including how to cope with it.
#actorlife #rejectionisredirection #copingwithrejection #behindthescenes #actingjourney #creativestruggles #podcastepisode #realtalk #mentalhealthinthearts #artistsonrejection #keeppus...
#actorlife #rejectionisredirection #copingwithrejection #behindthescenes #actingjourney #creativestruggles #podcastepisode #realtalk #mentalhealthinthearts #artistsonrejection #keeppus...
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March 26, 2025 • 45 mins
This week the Good Talkers break the trend a little and change up the structure, with a wee round table style discussion on all things to wrap up the season.
Thanks again for being an amazing audience, S6 coming in hooooooottt!
#voiceover #firesidechat #voiceacting #podcastlife #voindustry #voiceoverart #voiceoverpodcast #behindthescenes #voprofessionals #voiceovercommunity
Thanks again for being an amazing audience, S6 coming in hooooooottt!
#voiceover #firesidechat #voiceacting #podcastlife #voindustry #voiceoverart #voiceoverpodcast #behindthescenes #voprofessionals #voiceovercommunity
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March 12, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, The Good Talkers chat about all things Podcasts! They cover starting a podcast, maintaining, a podcast, and the pros and cons of having a podcast.
Now that we are in our 5th season of the Good Talkers Podcast, I think we can safely say we have a little podcasting experience under our belts. In this episode we share our podcasting highs and lows as well as what we have learned along the way
#tgt #thegoodtalkers #voic...
Now that we are in our 5th season of the Good Talkers Podcast, I think we can safely say we have a little podcasting experience under our belts. In this episode we share our podcasting highs and lows as well as what we have learned along the way
#tgt #thegoodtalkers #voic...
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February 26, 2025 • 66 mins
Today we have a Special Guest on the Show:
Voice Actor, Opera singer, and Speech and Language Pathologist Megan Urbano! Megan will be helping the Good Talkers Debunk some common myths about voice.
#voiceacting #voicepathology #voiceover #vocalhealth #voicecare #speechtherapy #actortips #vocalwellness #voicetraining #healthyvoice #podcasting #video #viral #meganurbano #tessalivingston #deannacooney #interview #thegoodtalkerspodcast
Voice Actor, Opera singer, and Speech and Language Pathologist Megan Urbano! Megan will be helping the Good Talkers Debunk some common myths about voice.
#voiceacting #voicepathology #voiceover #vocalhealth #voicecare #speechtherapy #actortips #vocalwellness #voicetraining #healthyvoice #podcasting #video #viral #meganurbano #tessalivingston #deannacooney #interview #thegoodtalkerspodcast
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February 12, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode, The Good Talkers talk the good talk about the balancing act of being a voice talent with… well everything else.
The Creative Career, and a life... but how you ask?
How do you balance your VO career with your “survival job”, or other creative projects you have going on?
-Many creative professionals balance multiple “jobs” in order to make ends meet. How do you balance more than one career at at time?
-What are some str...
The Creative Career, and a life... but how you ask?
How do you balance your VO career with your “survival job”, or other creative projects you have going on?
-Many creative professionals balance multiple “jobs” in order to make ends meet. How do you balance more than one career at at time?
-What are some str...
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January 29, 2025 • 65 mins
It's been a minute, but we back and firing on all cylinders!
In this episode, The Good Talkers talk about SMART goal setting as well as what their personal and professional goals are in the new year!
#podcasting #goalsetting2025 #setyourgoals #goalsinaction #goalgetter #dreambig2025 #intentionalliving #mindsetmatters #productivitytips #personalgrowth #successmindset #futurefocused #newyearnewgoals #achievemore #empoweredgoals #growth...
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October 30, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode, the Good Talkers go through some of the scams that are frequently found in the VO space. They talk the good talk on common ways to spot a VO scam and how to protect yourself.
Get in touch on any of our socials and send us your "Sound I Can't Make"
#voiceoverscams #voiceacting #voiceoverindustry #scamalert #voiceactortips #protectyourpassion #voiceovercommunity #industryinsights #scamawareness #freelancesafety #thego...
Get in touch on any of our socials and send us your "Sound I Can't Make"
#voiceoverscams #voiceacting #voiceoverindustry #scamalert #voiceactortips #protectyourpassion #voiceovercommunity #industryinsights #scamawareness #freelancesafety #thego...
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September 18, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Good Talkers Podcast, the team discusses the overall slow down of the industry, possible reasons for this slow down, and how creatives can take advantage of this trying time. The team also tries out a fun singing challenge during "Sounds I Can't Make".
#VoiceoverPodcast #VOCommunity #VoiceActing #VOIndustry #Podcasting #VoiceOverTips #BehindTheMic #VoiceTalent #VoiceOverLife #PodcastHost #VOActors #VoiceOverTr...
#VoiceoverPodcast #VOCommunity #VoiceActing #VOIndustry #Podcasting #VoiceOverTips #BehindTheMic #VoiceTalent #VoiceOverLife #PodcastHost #VOActors #VoiceOverTr...
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September 4, 2024 • 52 mins
Welcome back team!
This week we had ourselves a special guest on the show, where we talked all sorts of ridiculous, and spoke to the one and only about his VO journey and the VO Academy
Cory Rimes is a seasoned voice talent, entrepreneur, and mentor in the realm of audio
production. Since 2017, Cory has been leaving his mark on the industry with his versatile voice,
lending his talent to various mediums including commercials for radio ...
This week we had ourselves a special guest on the show, where we talked all sorts of ridiculous, and spoke to the one and only about his VO journey and the VO Academy
Cory Rimes is a seasoned voice talent, entrepreneur, and mentor in the realm of audio
production. Since 2017, Cory has been leaving his mark on the industry with his versatile voice,
lending his talent to various mediums including commercials for radio ...
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August 21, 2024 • 44 mins
Today we are talking the Good Talk about all things travel!
One of the amazing perks of being a voice actor in the year 2024 is the
ability to take your work with us as we travel the globe.
Because of advancements in technology and shifting attitudes in the
industry, the voice actor is now able to work while traveling (which
hasn’t always been the case in the past!)
Lets talk about some of the specific things we do to allow us to work an...
One of the amazing perks of being a voice actor in the year 2024 is the
ability to take your work with us as we travel the globe.
Because of advancements in technology and shifting attitudes in the
industry, the voice actor is now able to work while traveling (which
hasn’t always been the case in the past!)
Lets talk about some of the specific things we do to allow us to work an...
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August 14, 2024 • 47 mins
A bunch of chaos as you would expect, but this time we fire the questions at our famous Producer Jordan to chat about his business, NZ Audio Editors, and what it looks like behind the scenes dealing with all things audio
Here's a few things we asked
Here's a few things we asked
- Jordan, remind us of how you got into audio engineering.
- Do you work much with voice over artists specifically or is it a mixed bag?
- What do you wish VOs or podcasters...
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July 31, 2024 • 50 mins
Here we have it, Season Grand Finale!
Wrapping up the "WTF" series, and the season all in one
How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration
What do those words mean:
Wrapping up the "WTF" series, and the season all in one
How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration
- Direction is useful, as is asking questions
- Experience builds this up
- Interrogate the script
What do those words mean:
- Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)
- Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic techni...
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July 17, 2024 • 63 mins
How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration
What do those words mean:
It’s a starting ...
- Direction is useful, as is asking questions
- Experience builds this up
- Interrogate the script
What do those words mean:
- Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)
- Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)
- Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)
- Genre specific
It’s a starting ...
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July 3, 2024 • 59 mins
How do we know what people actually want? We kind of don’t, we have to bring our own interpretation then allow iteration
What do those words mean:
It’s a starting ...
- Direction is useful, as is asking questions
- Experience builds this up
- Interrogate the script
What do those words mean:
- Vocal choices (pitch, placement, modulation, control)
- Delivery choices (pace, volume, mic technique)
- Acting choices (feelings, imagery, thoughts, subtext)
- Genre specific
It’s a starting ...
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May 22, 2024 • 61 mins
Today we are talking the good talk on acting! If you have listened to us in the past you will know that to be a voice over artist, you have to be an actor. Simply having a good voice and the ability to read is not enough.
So we are going to continue or chat on acting! It is such a massive conversation and we thought best to do a second episode.
Now if you are just joining us now, last episode we talked about…
So we are going to continue or chat on acting! It is such a massive conversation and we thought best to do a second episode.
Now if you are just joining us now, last episode we talked about…
- Its much more than j...
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May 8, 2024 • 42 mins
Today we are talking the Good Talk on acting! Part 2!
To be a voice over artist, you have to be an actor. Simply having a good voice and the ability to read is not enough.
Today we are going to be talking about how acting works for us and what you can do if you are not an actor.
How do you get started in voice over if you’re not an actor?
#podcast #tgt #thegoodtalkers #voiceover #recording #us #nz #oz #content
To be a voice over artist, you have to be an actor. Simply having a good voice and the ability to read is not enough.
Today we are going to be talking about how acting works for us and what you can do if you are not an actor.
How do you get started in voice over if you’re not an actor?
#podcast #tgt #thegoodtalkers #voiceover #recording #us #nz #oz #content
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