The Off Air Voiceover Podcast

Season 2 Episode 8 - Game Face

🚨🚨 SEASON FINALÈ🚨🚨
 
Cant believe we’ve got here already, the final episode of Season 2!
But what a way to end the season by having 2 amazing people well known in the VO world, Hugh Edwards and Gina Thompson, who are highly involved in Video games Casting, aswell as the infamous One Voice Conference and of course Gravy for the Brain!
In this episode we hear of Michael's VOX late night voice-note shenanigans for the podcast, and Hugh tells us about the state of the Voiceover industry (from his perspective) and where it’s headed with new and improved technologies
We talk very candidly and openly about AI, where it’s at, how it could affect and the measure worth looking at so it doesn’t affect you. Very insightful stuff
We learn why Gina loves casting and why she's always listening out for new voices to catch her ear. 
Jen can't stop interrupting Michael with her many questions for their guests, 
And we announce our final voiceover performance of the week for the series Lizzie Jobling! A banger of a finale, not to be missed.
A huge thank you to our esteemed guests Gina Thompson and Hugh Edwards for generously sharing their time and experience with us.
This was lots of fun to record as well as being super insightful on casting and what they look for in an artist
 
Thankyou also to everyone else who was involved in this Season including our amazing guests, those of you who contributed via DM’s and voice notes, and of course those we have met in real life that tell us how much you enjoy the pod, it really means the world to us
 
See you soon…….
 
 
Michael can be found at https://www.manchestervo.co.uk
Jen can be found at https://www.jenlawtonhunt.com
Lizzie can be found at https://elizabethjobling.com/ 
Hugh & Gina can be found at https://www.high-score.co.uk/ 

Season 2 Episode 7 - Being Human

🚨🚨 New Episode🚨🚨
We didn't know what to call this one at first.  
Bauer Power
The Big One
But inspired by our guest Simon, 'Being Human' is perfectly fitting
In an industry first, we have 3 guys join us who make up a team of 8 excellent folks over at Bauer.  So If you want to work in Radio, Paul, Simon and Tom provide candid insights in what they look for and how it works
In true fashion of the pod, its honest and informative and we talk all things radio ads from production, working with voiceovers and the ever popular AI
We hope you find this episode as enjoyable as we did recording it, there are so many useful bits of information to take away from it and we loved having them on board. 
At the end of it all, Being Human, and yourself, is what counts the most
Shout out to Danny Cowan (https://www.instagram.com/dannycowanvo/) who is our voiceover of the week for his excellent continuity work, well done Danny!
Also apologies for Michaels audio in the last 10 mins, turns out his interface needs changing 🙄
See you next week for the finalè
 
Michael can be found at https://www.manchestervo.co.uk
Jen can be found at https://www.jenlawtonhunt.com
Simon at https://www.instagram.com/simongmusic/
Tom at https://www.instagram.com/dj.tomas_/
Paul at https://www.instagram.com/paulday1/ 
 
 

Season 2 Episode 6 - Laugh It Off

🚨🚨New Episode 🚨🚨
Join us for this weeks episode 'Laugh It Off' where we park all the work chatter and just have fun sharing funny stories experienced on our voiceover journeysAfter a summer of quiet periods, scaremongering with AI and other things going on, we wanted to try and bring some smiles and we invited you, our amazing listeners to join inTake a break from the seriousness, and enjoy the funThank you to everyone that contributed (and those that offered but didn’t get round to it, the doors always open😉)
Shout out to our Voiceover of the Week Mr.Scott Tunnix https://www.instagram.com/tunnix_vo/
You did an excellent job on your project for Tavern Keeper!
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.
Thanks to Stephanie Matard, Kelly Condron, Tim Lee, Tina Fuller and everyone else that reached out to contribute!
 
https://www.stephaniematard.com
https://www.timlee.com
https://www.kellycondron.com
 

Season 2 Episode 5 - Modern Day Knights

🚨🚨New episode! Noble steeds at the ready!🚨
Have you seen the post that's going around about the fact the word "freelance" comes from the medieval term for a mercenary warrior? (swipe to see the original Xpost)
 
Well, this week's episode is all about wielding the basics when it comes to being a creative freelancer. We talk about the pitfalls, what we like to do and what we suck at. It can definitely feel like a battle sometimes but united we stand and divided we fall, and all that.
 
We raise our swords(mics) in respect to the voice of this weeks' Voiceover Performance of the week Hannah Gardiner! https://www.instagram.com/hannahgardinervoice
 
She smashed it out of the park with a powerful ad for Oxfam, nice one Hannah 👌
 
Join our freelance army and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Like to see your podcasts happening? We got you, head to our youtube channel and make sure you give us a follow.
 
We now have a website for the Podcast!  You can find us at https://www.offairvoiceoverpodcast.co.uk
 
Hannah Can be found at https://hannahgardinervoice.com/
Michael can be found at https://www.manchestervo.co.uk
Jen can be found out https://jenlawtonhunt.com
 
 

Season 2 Episode 4 - Fool Me Once

🚨🚨 New Episode🚨🚨
A touch gullible? Us too. 
 
Things are tough at the moment for a lot of people - in and out of the voiceover industry- and when times get tough the scam artists come out to play.
In this episode we shine a light on some of the common scams going round, and perhaps make you aware of some of the lesser known ones too! Red flags at the ready, an episode not to be missed for those trying to keep their businesses and personal information safe.
 
Who's made it to the Gameshow host league? Let us know! ⬇️
 
One of us has, the other is still waiting to be called up...
 
Shout out to the super talented Kathryn Vinclaire for her excellent performance on the Euro Womens 2025 Promo - That was our Voiceover of the Week 👌
Remember you can now watch our episodes on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirVoiceoverPodcast
 
You can find Michael directly at https://www.manchestervo.co.uk
Jen is at https://www.jenlawtonhunt.com
 
 
 

Season 2 Episode 3 - Rollercoaster

**NOTICE**   DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH SOFTWARE WE HAD TO RESORT TO ZOOM AFTER 10 MINS.  APOLOGIES FOR THE LOWER QUALITY
🚨 NEW EPISODE! ‘Rollercoaster’ is now live! 🚨
To be a Voice Actor it takes:
10% talent 30% business and marketing60% steely mindset
Ok, so we’ve made these figures up to illustrate our point, but this is what it can feel like sometimes.
From the extreme highs of awards and winning coveted jobs, to the lows of just missing out on your dream role or a worryingly quiet couple of months. Then all of the smaller undulations in between; picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, driving yourself forward and trying not to vomit along the way.
For this weeks’ episode we were extremely honoured to be joined by illustrious Voice Actors Annie Warburton and Anthony Hewson as we discuss the rollercoaster that is voice acting. We also go pretty off topic and Ant talks about his bottom for a while. 
Definitely not an episode to be missed.
Check out the episode wherever you like to listen to your podcast OR watch the mayhem on our YouTube channel! 
If you’re enjoying the show please like and subscribe and share with all your VO mates x
#voiceovercommunity #voiceactor #mentalhealth #goodenough #awards #vox2024

Season 2 Episode 2 - Gimme 5

🚨🚨Episode 2 - Gimme 5🚨🚨
 
Why Gimme 5? 
 
Well! Michael started exploring blog ideas via ChatGPT and one thing it brought up was '5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Voiceover'  So naturally as working Voice Actors we thought we'd look into it and give you our hot take!
We discuss the decline in cable TV viewership v. the increase in commercials via streaming platforms, and the potential impact on the voiceover industry.
Michael also thinks Jen’s got her tea flask and picnic blanket packed for the Oasis reunion. 🙄
And as an episode first, we reveal this weeks’ voiceover read of the week!
As always, get involved on the socials and don't forget each episode is now filmed, and you can find it on Youtube by following us at
https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirVoiceoverPodcast 
For voiceover enquiries you can find Michael directly at
https://www.manchestervo.co.uk 
& Jen at https://www.jenlawtonhunt.com 
!!NOTICE!!
The first 17mins and 30 Secs we had to revert to the backup Zoom audio as we had a problem after exporting, so apologies for the quality difference for the first half

Season 2 Episode 1 - Summer Slowdown

Welcome back for Season 2!
 
Coming out of a slow Summer and emerging like a butterfly from a chrysalis as we enter the wonderful, and often chaotic, premier of season 2 of the Off Air Voiceover Podcast!
But whats different? Well, if you like your videos weve gone full video episodes for this season which you can see on our YouTube page
https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirVoiceoverPodcast so make sure you subscribe to stay on top of the action 😉. 
No chapters
No Edits
Expect chats about industry happenings, woeful knowledge of history and laughs about…well most things.
We’re super chuffed to be back and hope you enjoy the episode.
Let us know how your summer has been and anything you’ve got coming up!
Thanks for listening
Mike & Jen
 
As always you can find Michael on his website https://www.manchestervo.co.uk
Jen can be found at https://www.jenlawtonhunt.com