The Squadcast: The Voice Squad Podcast

Our podcast begins with an interview with Voice Squad founder and former actor, Neil Conrich. In this episode he discusses the inner workings of the agency, the future of the industry, and why a podcast was the next logical step.

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

In this episode we interview Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey actor James Faulkner to learn about his early career, his vocal training, and the voiceover jobs he's enjoyed most. 

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

In the third episode of our podcast, we interview Louis Elman on the subject of ADR, or Automated Dialogue Replacement. Listen now to find out about the history of the technology and the skills required for this vital voiceover role.

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

In the fourth episode of our podcast, Alison Dowling, Voice Squad artist and star of The Archers, joins us to discuss radio and audiodrama.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

In this episode our Adjoa Andoh takes a break from her packed recording schedule to talk to us about acting, storytelling, and how she looks after her voice. 

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

In this episode our David Rintoul, known for his role in the recent series of The Crown (among many other things) joins us to tell us about his audiobook prep process and his advice for budding video game voiceovers. 

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

Movie star, West End star, and champion audiobook-reader Kobna Holdbrook-Smith joins us for the last in this series of the Squadcast. Listen now to hear him talk Nicolas Nickleby, power-naps, and audiobook-reading in the dark... 

Presenter: David John
Producer and editor: Emma Samuel
Created by: Neil Conrich

What makes a good voice reel? Who better to ask than Martin, whose company has spent years creating and recording voice reels for up-and-coming voice artists?

Big Finish are a household name in the audiodrama world, producing official tie-in dramas for Doctor Who and many other cult franchises. In this episode we speak to Ken Bentley from Big Finish about the process of making them, and what he looks for in a voice artist. 

In this episode, Orla interviews Phoebe Scholfield, a legend within the word of ADR – background dubbing for film and television. Phoebe has worked on hundreds of TV shows and movies, working with artists to provide convincing background chatter and dialogue for crowd scenes. 

A familiar voice returns to the Squadcast! David John – our voice artist and series 1 interviewer – is back and on the other side of the mic, discussing his work as a dubbing director for international shows being aimed at UK and US Netflix audiences.

In this episode we conduct two interviews on the subject of ELT, or English Language Teaching. First we speak to Robbie Stevens at SayIt and then to James Richardson, as they discuss ELT and the unique voice skills required for it. 

The final episode of the series! Mark Estdale runs Outsource Media UK, which casts and arranges voice sessions for the gaming industry. Find out the answer to the eternal question of ‘how do I get in to games?’