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LEAGUE OF LEGENDS NEWS w VO Artist JS GILBERT – it’s “ULTIMATE”. JS announces exciting news about LOL Udyr, one of several characters he voices… You’ll hear many of them and something new too! Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone.... VO artist LoveThatRebecca is your host and producer of Love That VoiceOver. Rebecca also voiceover improv with LoveThatImprovVO.com Connect on Twitter @LoveThatVO, on FaceBook page Love That Voiceover, plus LoveThatVoiceover.com.

LovethatVoiceover host Rebecca Haugh talks to Tina Dietz, Audiobook Publisher, about what she sees happening in the audiobook business, how she educates her authors about audiobooks, and tips for VO talent who may want to work with her. LTVO Guest Tina Dietz has a long history with the microphone. When she was 2 years old, someone handed Tina Dietz a tape recorder - and that was that! Today, Tina is an internationally acclaimed audiobook publisher, podcast producer, and Creative Business Expert who has been featured on ABC, Inc.com, Huffington Post and Forbes. Her company, StartSomething Business Solutions, helps clients who want more than just a business and more than a routine life - they want a "Business Oasis," and Tina herself splits her time between the US and Costa Rica. Get on Tina’s VO roster here VO Roster: https://goo.gl/forms/zbrIMG0FSGbmPc5Z2 How do people find out about Tina on the web?http://www.launchyouraudiobook.com  and http://www.startsomethingcreativebizsolutions.com First pass Editin

A warm welcome to voice actress Lisa Biggs to LovethatVoiceover! Lisa Biggs is a full-time professional voice over actor, creator of Voxy Ladies and co-creator of Camp Vox. She’s been lending her unique sound to national campaigns & global brands for more than a decade. From animation studios and big brand ad agencies to toy makers, Lisa’s voice is in demand for A-list clients around the world. You can hear Lisa’s voice in TV promos for Ion Television, running from zombies in Dying Light, giggling as Cuddles My Giggly Pet Monkey, as Charlie Brown for the Peanuts Franchise and so much more! In 2014 alone, Lisa voiced over half a million words as “Liam” her signature little boy voice, for various global e-learning & narration projects. While Lisa is not behind the microphone, she enjoys making guacamole, snuggling with Banjo, her 75-pound Goldendoodle, and teaching voice acting to a very special group of Camp Vox students through the Frazee Dream Center. VO artist LoveThatRebecca is your host and prod

Cristina’s Life with Spinal Reconfiguration to Today... Part two of two, Eps 4,5 and 6 on LovethatVoiceover Cristina Milizia - The life obstacles unfold with spinal reconfiguration... and more. This is episodes 4, 5 and 6 edited together for 1 hour and 10 minutes of infotainment! Ep. 4: Cristina’s Life Changes Again Through Spinal Reconfiguration. Cristina's life changes again – this time to heal… but it’s not easy. And at the same time, she continues her VO career, and starts a new VO school. Indomitable! Ep. 5: Cristina has developed her business in the more recent years. Monster High, Mattel are still a foundation of her on-going VO work, and now… mobile games / apps, childrens' toys and audio books, sound-alike work. Having a great home studio is absolutely essential. Targeting companies you want to work with, and building the portfolio to show them, are key. Ep. 6  Cristina and the LoveThatVO quiz. She’s into magenta, Smule and HAPPINESS... Christina Milizia has been a voice actress since the age

Cristina Milizia - League of Legends and more, started rockin' the mic at 8 years old. This is episodes 1, 2 and 3 edited together one one episode. Enjoy! This expanded, in-depth 3-in-1 episode interview with Cristina Milizia runs 1 hour and 20 min.  There is a second compilation of the rest of the interview with episodes 4, 5, and 6. Must.Listen. In part one, we learn about her introduction to VO at age 8, her surprise at the LOL fan base, why how she decided to leave and then return to VO... In part two, Cristina picks up from her University experience and working part-time at Jamba Juice and Starbucks. Finances became an issue for her and her family back at home. It was a huge dilemma and struggle. She made the call to go back to California. It was a pivotal decision. Cristina let everyone know she was back in NorCal! There was a question about her voice changing with age yet as she aged. Creativity Inc. was a creative services company that provided VO, music, sfx and more for toys and games, and Cristi

What Carol Rathe, founder of GoVoices, Wishes Talent Really Knew! Show 3 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover In part three, 30 mins, Carol talks about the VO business future, handling rates, letting talent connect with clients and determining success. We also learn about the other side of Carol, outside of work. And Carol answers her own question “what I really wish my talent knew”… Finishing, of course, with the LoveThatVoiceover quiz! Carol Rathe is a talent agent based in Denver, Colorado and founded the agency Go Voices in 2009. Carol began her career in the talent industry in 1980 as a full-time on camera and voice over artist, then worked in production and casting, and eventually an agent. Taking all of her experience and industry knowledge from the last 30 years and establishing her own agency, Carol now owns Go Voices. Carol hand selects each voiceover talent and knows their capabilities and personalities. She is dedicated to upholding high standards for talent and agency professionalism. Go Voices has a nat

WHAT’S IT LIKE, RUNNING A VO AGENCY? CAROL RATHE OF GOVOICES SHOW 2 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover Carol Rathe is founder and head talent agent at Go Voices in Denver, Colorado.  Learn all about Carol in this in-depth interview series in 3 parts.  In part two, 25 mins, Carol shares a lot more about being an agent: what a day is like as an agent, how and why she really got started with her own company, and the VO genres of work at her agency.  And hear about the joys of her work too! Carol Rathe is a talent agent based in Denver, Colorado and founded the agency Go Voices in 2009. Carol began her career in the talent industry in 1980 as a full-time on camera and voice over artist, then worked in production and casting, and eventually an agent.  Taking all of her experience and industry knowledge from the last 30 years and establishing her own agency, Carol now owns Go Voices. Carol hand selects each voiceover talent and knows their capabilities and personalities. She is dedicated to upholding high standards for

Actor to Producer to Agent! VO Agent CAROL RATHE of GO VOICES Show 1 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover Meet Carol Rathe, founder and head talent agent at Go Voices in Denver, Colorado.  Learn all about Carol in this in-depth interview series in 3 parts.  In part one, Carol explains how she went from actress to producer to agent.  She explains the thankless parts of being an agent, the better parts, and how she runs the agency. Carol Rathe is a talent agent based in Denver, Colorado and founded the agency Go Voices in 2009. Carol began her career in the talent industry in 1980 as a full-time on camera and voice over artist, then worked in production and casting, and eventually an agent.  Taking all of her experience and industry knowledge from the last 30 years and establishing her own agency, Carol now owns Go Voices. Carol hand selects each voiceover talent and knows their capabilities and personalities. She is dedicated to upholding high standards for talent and agency professionalism.  Go Voices has a national

IN A WORLD... that's changed VOICEOVER DOCTOR – show 3 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover In this episode, Bill Holmes the Voiceover Doc reflects on the new world of VO and how the “numbers game” has changed.  The biz that was is being killed and the new market is not as lucrative. The Union? Can six figures be made?  Who is making millions? Why do voiceover? Should you sound like your demo? And then, what about Hawaiian shirts, Paul Anka’s daughter, and Bill’s own daughter? Listen to the final part of show 3 to get all the mulchy details! Bill Holmes aka the Voiceover Doctor is an actor, director, producer, teacher and demo producer and soon to be Reverend! And he is proud of the incredible percentage of his clients and students that have gone on to have successful careers in the voiceover community. He’s a working voice actor, one of the top demo producers in the voiceover world, and an acting coach of very high regard. And Bill is also in the feature film business. www.voiceoverdoctor.com  @voiceoverdoc Thanks t

Choices: no right or wrong, but weak & strong VOICEOVER DOCTOR show 2 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover In this 27 minute episode, the Doc advises us how voiceover talent can view the process of auditioning and making choices while remaining comfortable doing auditions.  He expounds on the fact you can only be who you are, and in a variety of ways so you’ll be sure to ‘get it’. Then of course, ya gotta do it! And for trivia, you can learn the Doc’s favorite tequila! Bill Holmes aka the Voiceover Doctor is an actor, director, producer, teacher and demo producer and soon to be Reverend! And he is proud of the incredible percentage of his clients and students that have gone on to have successful careers in the voiceover community. He’s a working voice actor, one of the top demo producers in the voiceover world, and an acting coach of very high regard. And Bill is also in the feature film business. www.voiceoverdoctor.com  @voiceoverdoc VO artist Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly help in audio

“Actors, it’s your job to react…” VOICEOVER DOCTOR Bill Holmes show 1 of 3 on LovethatVoiceover Bill Holmes aka the Voiceover Doctor is an actor, director, producer, teacher and demo producer. And he is proud of the incredible percentage of his clients and students that have gone on to have successful careers in the voiceover community. He’s a working voice actor, one of the top demo producers in the voiceover world, and an acting coach of very high regard. And Bill is also in the feature film business. In this episode, Bill tells us how he got started as a DOC, how improvisation is critical as a VO actor, and poignantly how we have to evolve when our age range changes as a performer.  www.voiceoverdoctor.com  @voiceoverdoc Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly help in audio editing of today's interview! Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic.  Every interview is a fresh perspective on the art and artistry beh

Staying supple -Epiphanies about failure - Gaming IS Shakespeare! Kay Bess on LovethatVoiceover, part 4 of 4 All about staying supple with her skills, Kay gives us the inside perspective of her experience with VO training - when she does it and whom she's done it with. Names you've probably heard about, but her perspective on working with folks like Nancy Wolfson, Pat Fraley, Rob Paulson and Ceila Seigel. Then Kay tells us a VERY personal story about a specific pivotal and dramatic moment in her career - which led her to summarize on epiphanies about failures. Kay explains how some of our best understanding comes from our worst emotional moments. In this case - losing a gig to a good friend and figuring out how to pick herself up from it. What are Kay's future plans? Gaming for sure - chasing that Shakespearian drama! And wrapping up her first VO book - but it's not a 'how to get into VO' book, it's about having a VO career and keeping your human soul intact!! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with

Using Improv in Your VO Career? YES and… some surprises with Kay Bess Part 3 of 4 on LovethatVoiceover In this 3rd part of my interview with Kay Bess, we have a nice discussion about improvisation and what it means to each of us as it relates to a voiceover career. It’s a really cool conversation because we both have a small revelation about what we mean by the word ‘improvisation’.  So we discuss the concept of ‘acting improvisation’ versus pure improvisation.  We also find hear her story of age 7 and being asked to be ‘funny’ on stage – poor thing!  We also touch on that aspect of community in VO again -  how we are all somewhat isolated and looking to connect… Some specific improv examples with a script and Kay’s quotable line, “It’s really about keeping your mind sharp, open and willing.”  Kay also gives a shout out to Rob Paulson and his live podcast because … well listen to my show and hear about it!! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience and is the female voice of The T

Agents get You Work? & other Paradigm Shifts: VO Artist Kay Bess Episode 2 of 4 on LovethatVoiceover In the first half of this episode Kay shares how she went through VO business changes since the beginning and her “Santa Barbara Moment”. At a certain point Kay reflected that she wasn’t the director in her life, she was just an actor. But by asking herself tough questions, she started making transitions and became the "captain of her own ship". In the second half, “Big reflections over Agents”, Kay shares her talent agent pivotal moment – changing agencies – and revelations from which we can all learn on many levels. Thanks to JASON RACKOW for his fabulous and friendly audio editing of todays interview! Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience. Kay is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013.  Sh

20 years a VO pro & Still Evolving: VO Talent Kay Bess – Episode 1 of 4 An industry veteran of 20+ yrs, a pro, experienced, disciplined and wonderful working VO actress: Meet KAY BESS!  Her tagline is “Exceptional Voice-Over” and being that she's sustained a career and has credits to match, that's true. In this episode, we learn how Kay has been in the biz for 20 years, but still is evolving and expanding.  Promo and commercial VO has been her staple, but how does it change with gaming VO? What about singing? We also talk about competition today, what she has seen change in her own business VO slice of pie, “survival” skill sets for VO, and how we VO actors are tribal people… We create community!!  Kay Bess is an American voice actress with over 20 years experience. Kay is the female voice of The Tennis Channel, the female imaging voice for Q107 Toronto, and narrated the insanely popular TV series The Property Brothers on HGTV, seasons 1-4. She was the female voice of DIRECTV from 2009-2013.  She's voic

AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: Improv is the Gold Standard! Part 3 of 3 Back to my mega Q&A session with VO Agent Jeffrey Umberger!  Today’s show – part 3 – we cover a LOT of ground!  Starting with ‘what are you really worth’ as a voiceover talent, discussing VO rates and negotiation. Also, a good discussion about agents, advertising agencies and production co’s seeking talent on p2p! After the break - Per Jeffrey, IMPROV IS A GOLD STANDARD and all VO actors should do it!  IMPROV OPENS DOORS…  There’s more about having multiple agents, commissions and contracts…  And all of it is a great conversation for you to hear! THANKS to these VO friends who submitted questions:  Bob Souer, Eric Fox, Ed Victor, Laura Bednarski, Dan Wachs, Jon Bailey, Scott Reyns, Fran McClellan, Moe Rock, LarryHudson, Rick Riley, Mike McGonegal, Dave Courvoisier, Tazia Valenza, Tom Pinto, Elley Ray, Anthony Piselli. Jeffrey is owner of UMBERGER AGENCY, a premiere voiceover talent agency in the United States. His select VO talent roster

AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: The Secrets Behind the Agency Curtain? Part 2 of 3 We continue a mega Q&A session with VO Agent Jeffrey Umberger.  Today’s show – part 2 – we peek “behind the curtain” into the life of a VO Talent Agent.  Jeffrey’s an actor’s advocate, previously being an actor and in casting himself, and knows that many actors are lacking information about an agent’s time & priorities. His approach is as an actor’s advocate, running the biz with a HEART toward the actor while keeping the clients needs also in mind.  Get tips about keeping in touch with any agent.  And hear how Jeffrey pitches talent to clients. After the break, the new digital age of casting and how it impacts him with both opportunity for national jobs & incredible competition. Plus, Jeffrey’s call to action to be responsible with voiceover rates. THANKS VO friends who gave questions:  Bob Souer, Eric Fox, Ed Victor, Laura Bednarski, Dan Wachs, Jon Bailey, Scott Reyns, Fran McClellan, Moe Rock, LarryHudson, Rick Riley,

VO AGENT Jeffrey Umberger: Does your audition survive the CLICK point? Part 1 of 3 Get to know VO Talent Agent Jeffrey Umberger… In this multi-episode interview it’s a mega Q&A session.  From 80s piano bar actor to current talent advocate and agent, Jeffrey offers his experience and expertise as a former actor and current agent.  Hear how he is doing his utmost to advocate for his clients, from auditions to rates to NOT slating to live past the ‘click point’. Clean and quick – get noticed in 5 seconds.  This is part 1 of the interview with Jeffrey. Jeffrey is owner of UMBERGER AGENCY, one of the premiere voiceover talent agencies in the United States. His select VO talent roster includes the announcer for Queen Latifa’s VH1 series “Single Ladies”, Grammy winner and multi-platinum entertainer Lee Greenwood, Emmy-winning CNN Anchor Martin Savidge, and the actors known for the voices of “Crackle” for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, “Fast Eddie” of the Keebler Elves, and Pam on the FX series “Archer”, to name a f

Rick Riley, VO artist & storyteller on Love That Voiceover for part 2 of 2 Rick is a former radio personality with almost 30 yrs behind the mic and 16 yrs doing a drive time show in Miami. Swept out of Clear Channel, he searched for his roots and found VO. He is the VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings and a feature voice for NFL FILMS. And More... Today Rick shares the story of how he met and got representation from his agent Mike Shallbetter of DPN, and how it is working at the level he’s at…After some side steps, but persevering, Rick stepped successfully – with professional coaching - into voiceover but...  With all that experience, we dig a little deeper into some of the experience so share his story about humility, self-evaluation, being an artist, persistence… and the sweet stuff! He’s a natural storyteller. Now with the Minnesota Vikings production company, they’ve won 3 Emmy’s and both he and the producers acknowledge what the other does. Help your clients feel like each of them is No. 1! Treat your c

Rick Riley - The VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings - Joins Love That Voiceover! part 1 of 2 Rick Riley, VO artist & storyteller, is a former radio personality with almost 30 yrs behind the mic, with 16 yrs doing a drive time show in Miami. Swept out of Clear Channel, he searched for his roots and found VO. He is the VOICE of the Minnesota Vikings and a feature voice for NFL films. And More... Audio was his LIFE, but Rick Riley didn’t want to do voiceover after a very successful Miami 30 yr drive-time radio show. However, Clear Channel shut that down, so he had to move on. Rick tried to do a syndicated show, but it didn’t take off as he wanted. He decided, with outside encouragement, to step into voiceover, trying “pay to play” as a first step. Guess what? He didn’t like how he sounded doing commercials! He felt really green compared to national talent, but didn’t know why.  He got coaching from Nancy Wolfson, learned a TON about script interpretation… pretty soon he got an agent, started booking jobs… Onc