How Do You Say That?!

Short trailer for Episode 189 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and James Showers.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 188 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Dan Pye joins Sam and Mark to talk about a multi-character script that's full of balls - bingo balls! We look at making a museum audio guide for kids, and how you can lighten a script for the target audience. We consider what happens when you're asked to read both characters in a script because the other person hasn't been cast yet, and what pauses to leave so an editor has clear line of sight!
Our obsessions are vitamins and motorways, and Dan seems like trouble right from the off!!

Our VO question this week is all about how much chit-chat you should engage in down the line with clients and producers.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
Look carefully at the portrait of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson. Take your time – look at it for at least a whole minute. What can you see?
What is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson wearing?
• She is wearing a plain black academic gown (showing that she has graduated from university).
• She has chosen to pose in her gown rather than in fashionable clothing.
• She is also wearing a simple pearl necklace which had cost sixpence. She added this because the artist asked her to wear some jewellery to brighten up her outfit.

Script 2
B11: Alright Number 9, ready for tonight?
B9: You know me, Legs Eleven. Always up for a bit of Buzz Bingo!
B11. It's what bingo balls like us are made for!
B9: So before we roll out there… reminder time?
B11: Go on then.
B9: Bingo's exciting, but we all need--
Both: To keep it fun!
B11: Set a budget before you start-
B9: And stick to it!-
B11: No chasing. No "one more coz I feel lucky."
B9: Coz we've seen enough games to know - fun's only fun when
Both: you're in control.
Narrator: Keep it fun. Set a limit. Take a break anytime.
Bingo caller: On its own, NUMBER 9!
Narrator: For tools and support see buzz bingo.com forward slash safe.
Narrator: 18+. Gambleaware.org.

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About our guest:
Dan Pye is a British voice actor, continuity announcer and science communicator whose work spans broadcast TV, video games, commercials and immersive attractions. He's perhaps best known as the voice of Lost Voice Guy and as a former continuity announcer on Channel 4. His voice credits include projects with SEGA, Electronic Arts and Digital Extremes, alongside campaigns for Volkswagen, Hard Rock Cafe, Zopa Bank and more. Alongside voice work, Dan is Director of Astronomy and Science Communication at Kielder Observatory, where he combines storytelling, performance and science to create unforgettable audience experiences under some of Europe’s darkest skies.
Dan's Website
@dan.pye on Instagram
Dan's Facebook page
Dan on YouTube

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 188 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Dan Pye.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 187 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Louis Critchley joins Sam and Mark to talk about how energetic you have to go with a football commentator style commercial script. Is high energy through the whole read just too much? Is subtlety needed or wanted, and when you find a niche - you should exploit it.
We explore how to play a baddie without it being over the top... Mark brings some bruiser energy, and we explore how to lean in on dialogue to get intimate with the listener.
Our obsessions are sculptures and weeds, and there's a story the Royal Mail might like to hear. Our wildcards are a matriarch dragon, a little boy and an adorable kitten!

Our VO question specifically for Louis this week is - how did you get an agent so fast?
Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk
Script 1
SFX: Anticipatory football crowd, stadium atmosphere
They scratch left…
They scratch right…
One more scratch will do it…
(Slight excitement) Is it?
SFX: Crowd cheer uproariously
(Jubilant)
IT IS! IT’S A FREE FRESHLY BAKED DONUT AT TOM HOPKINS!
Music: in – upbeat, energetic, feel-good theme
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Including drinks, freshly baked donuts, and gift vouchers!
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Script 2
You see, the boy in the barrel turned out to be horribly incompetent, so we must get our own information now. Between you and me, I can’t understand what Hyram wants with this shit hole town or its shit hole people. But then I think about who Hyram is and it all falls into place. Let me put it this way, if you say your floorboards are brown and Hyram says they’re red, he’ll cut your family’s throat over them before he lets you be right. If you say the sky is blue and Hyram says it’s orange, he’s likely to set your inn on fire rather than admit he was wrong.

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!
**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"
About our guest:
Louis Critchley has been working in the VO industry for 15 months with Voicefox Agency! 15 MONTHS people! He loves creature and extreme vocals (his party trick is animal impressions). He primarily works in games, however he has also got a few audiobooks under his belt. Louis is always searching for ways to improve his craft, particularly finding truthful characters in fun and creative ways! This year he was nominated for newcomer of the year at the One Voice Awards!
Louis's Website
@louiscritchleyofficial on Instagram
Louis's Facebook page
Louis on YouTube

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Louis was reading an extract from:
Dreams of Dust and Steel Series: The Price of Power by Michael Michel
Available here: https://www.kokoroaudio.com/books/series/Dreams%20of%20Dust%20and%20Steel

About your hosts:
With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.
Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 187 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Louis Critchley.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin