In ep 167 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kate De Quidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about why classic explainer scripts need to have real human emotion... A script that makes Sam anxious and gets her heart pounding... and How to approach a medical tongue-twister without tripping over.
We discuss one area of voice work where the clients aren't rushing towards AI, and another area that's awash with our artificial enemy. In the wildcards, a tetchy student teacher, a cameraman on set, and a wizard making a spell with intricate ingredients!
Our VO question this week is all about what you bring to the mic from previous jobs you may have had... and how an understanding of what brands go through to get a script ready for the voice actor ,can make you a lot more chilled out in the booth during a live directed session.
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
[email protected]Script 1
Alex believes multitasking helps get more done.
Right now Alex is:
• Replying to emails
• Updating a report
• Answering chat messages
• Listening in a meeting
Alex thinks:
“I’m doing four things at once — I’m getting more stuff done!”
But constant task switching can actually slow us down and increase mistakes.
Mini Decision
Alex has a report due in 30 minutes but keeps getting chat notifications.
What should Alex do?
Script 2
Targeted therapies are currently used for relapse and refractory multiple myeloma. These may work intracellularly by protein regulation and/or by targeting cell surface components.
Surface-targeting immunotherapies include anti-CD38 mono-clonal antibodies, agents targeting C-cell maturation antigen (or BCMA), and agents targeting the [G protein-coupled receptor, class C, group 5, member D] - or GPRC-5D.
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About our guest:
Kate is an award winning seasoned London-based voiceover artist with a versatile and captivating voice. Described as nurturing, relatable, and intelligent, she effortlessly adapts to a range of roles—from the warm and trustworthy mum next door to the authoritative leader, the engaging friend, the refined voice of luxury, and even the chilling villainess.
Specialising in gaming, commercial, corporate, and medical voiceover, Kate is passionate about bringing scripts to life and helping brands forge meaningful connections with their audiences.
Kate's Website
@kate.dequidt on Instagram
Kate 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
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