I'm so happy to be back with a bonus episode after a bit of a break due to my hectic work schedule!I have some fun interviews scheduled in the very near future, but before I got started with those, I wanted to do a quick episode about The Voice Over Junction itself.  Since starting my podcast, I've heard two common questions:Why did you start a podcast?Why did you call it The Voice Over Junction?I popped into my booth to answer those very questions!  It's not a long episode, but I hope you'll enjoy hearing how I got to where I am today with this podcast venture.  More episodes to come in the weeks ahead, and I'm so excited about the future (I hope you are, too).   ---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming.Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Corey Dissin is The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Content and my guest today on The Voice Over Junction!  His business specializes in helping voice actors with all-things business and marketing.  Social media, E-Mail, cold calls, lead lists, and more:  Corey is in your corner, ready to help you punch failure in the face!Today, Corey is here to give us a wide-ranging look at social media marketing for voice actors and how we can utilize it to its fullest potential.  Folks, I'm telling you:  the amount of information he gives away for free is mind-boggling!  This is an episode that you don't want to sleep on!We talk about:*What is marketing?*The different social media platforms and their strengths*Corey's favorite social media platform and why it's his favorite*Foundational social media marketing principles*Different strategies for voice actors based on where they're at in their careers*Mistakes and pitfalls to avoid*Underutilized tools in your social media toolbelt...and more!Corey Dissin's website:https://coreydissin.com/Corey's suggestions of voice actors to follow who are knocking it out of the park in their social media: Hamilton Newton's InstagramSteve Tardio's InstagramJim Cooper's Instagram and podcast "The Hydrant." ---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming.Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop monthly.The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Cheryl Holling is a voice actor, podcast producer, and host living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Growing up in a household of music and acting, she was immersed in the arts from a very young age, and that has been a common thread throughout her entire life. In today's episode of The Voice Over Junction, we take a look at Cheryl's life in the arts and her journey through voice over in our new (occasional) series entitled, "Profiles." We had such a fun chat, and I know you're going to enjoy it, too! Podcast:  19 Stories from Fear to Hopehttps://19stories.libsyn.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cherylhollingvoLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/chollingvoE-Mail19stories@soundsatchelstudios.com---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming.Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week.The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Anne Ganguzza is our guest today on The Voice Over Junction.  Anne is known for her expert work in eLearning both as a voice actor and a demo producer.Her work in eLearning has garnered recognition at the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards, and we're thrilled to have her stop by to share her years of wisdom in this field.  If you're serious about eLearning (or maybe just want to learn a little more about it), this is the podcast for you!We talk about:*What is eLearning?*Who uses eLearning services*Misconceptions about eLearning narration*Effective delivery of eLearning content*Tackling difficult subject material*Marketing for the eLearning narrator*eLearning demos*A.I. and eLearning...and more!Anne Ganguzza's website:anneganguzza.comVO Boss Podcast:voboss.comVO Peeps:vopeeps.com---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming.Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week.The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

It's been a great start to The Voice Over Junction, and the future is promising!  Take a couple minutes to listen to the podcast for a quick update on future programming.  But don't worry, we're not going anywhere!Big things are in store for 2022, and I'm glad you've chosen to be a part of the fun. Happy Holidays to you, and I'll see you in 2022 over at The Voice Over Junction! ---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week (except during breaks).The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Liz de Nesnera is our guest today on The Voice Over Junction.  Her nickname as "The Queen of IVR" is well-deserved, and she gives us a true masterclass on all-things-telephony.  If you're a voice actor who hasn't looked into the potential of this often overlooked genre of voice over, this podcast is for you!  Highlights:*What is telephony?*IVR and MOH*Why telephony is a great base source of income *Is telephony a good entry point for new voice actors?   *Why telephony is important*How much voice acting you really do in telephony*What makes telephony so different from other voice over genres (besides the whole "phone" thing)*Music beds (a.k.a. background music):  how to choose them, when not to use them*The technical side of telephony:  bit rate, EQ, file types, and more!*Marketing for telephony*Telephony demos...and more!Liz de Nesnera's voice over website:https://hireliz.com/Convert My Files, Now!  (IVR file conversion service)http://convertmyfilesnow.com/Michael's recommended music bed subscription services: TunePocket (royalty-free music and SFX only)https://www.tunepocket.com/Envato Elements (stock video, photos, royalty-free music, and more)https://elements.envato.com/---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week. The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Jodi Krangle joins The Voice Over Junction to talk about audio branding and why it's important for voice actors to understand what it's about.Highlights:*What is audio branding?*What audio branding does for a business*What voice actors need to know about how they contribute to a company's audio branding*What the market can tell you about your own voice print with respect to audio branding...and much more!Jodi Krangle's websitehttp://www.voiceoversandvocals.com/Jodi's podcastAudio Branding:  The Hidden Gem of Marketing https://voiceoversandvocals.com/podcast/Jodi's albumhttp://www.jodikranglemusic.com/---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week. The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

I'm particularly excited about today's guest, Shelley Avellino.  Not only is she a medical narration expert, but she's my voice over coach as well as the voice for my audio logo at the very end of every podcast!  We spend some time talking about one of the scariest genres in voice over (but it's not really that scary, I promise!).Highlights:*What is medical narration?*Niche genres within medical narration*Different audiences in medical narration*What makes medical narration different than other eLearning genres (and it's not just the terminology!)*How acting is a very big part of medical narration*The medical fields that tend to be the most difficult to narrate*Skills that a voice actor needs to be successful in medical narration*Misconceptions*How someone new to medical narration can get started*Medical narration resources* AI and the future of medical narration...and more!Shelley's websitehttp://www.shelleyavellino.com/PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Merriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/Youglishhttp://www.youglish.com/Bridging the VO Gaphttps://www.bridgingthevogap.com/---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week. The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

On this week's episode, I interview Mike Tobin about the unique opportunities and challenges that come with being a bilingual voice actor.  Mike is fluent in both English and Canadian French. Highlights include:*Considerations when voicing for a North American English audience vs. other languages*Bilingual demo production*Localization:  what it is and why it is important*Training as a bilingual voice actor*What to do if you encounter an "odd" translation for a voice over job*English words in French / French words in English:  how to determine the appropriate pronunciation*Rates for bilingual voice over...and more!Mike Tobin's website:https://bilingualvoiceover.ca/---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!Episodes drop every other week. The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

In this week's episode, I continue my chat with Melissa Moats about all-things commercial VO.We talk about: *Auditioning*To edit or not to edit an audition:  that is the question!*Mindset before, during, and after an audition*How deal with the "lows"*One of Melissa's most memorable VO jobs...and more!The Voice Actors Studiohttps://www.thevoiceactorstudio.com/Melissa Moats VO pagehttps://www.ladyluckvoiceovers.com/---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Episodes drop every other week. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Welcome to the very first episode of The Voice Over Junction!  I'm so happy you've taken a minute to check out the podcast. My first guest is the inimitable Melissa Moats, and we'll be talking about all things commercial VO!  Melissa is the founder of The Voice Actors Studio and will be sharing her insights about commercial VO based on her 20+ years of experience in the industry. In Part 1 of our interview, we talk about:*What is commercial VO?*Commercial VO sub-genres*The ubiquitous "conversational" read and how to find your voice*Commercial demos and demo producers...and more!The Voice Actors Studiohttps://www.thevoiceactorstudio.com/Melissa Moats VO pagehttps://www.ladyluckvoiceovers.com/Join us for Part 2 next week!---Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to The Voice Over Junction anywhere you listen to fine podcast programming. Episodes drop every other week. Have a minute?  Be sure to leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts!The Voice Over Junction is produced by Evergreen Voice Over:http://www.evergreenvoiceover.com/Host:  Michael Sanchez

Welcome to The Voice Over Junction!  Please feel free to take a few moments to listen to the podcast trailer to find out what's in store.The Voice Over JunctionMichael Sanchez, HostProduced by:  Evergreen Voice Over