How Do You Say That?!

We're on our summer hols! So here's a repeat of one of our favourite episodes of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, when Noni Lewis joined Sam and Mark in April 2024 to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants!

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
Elizabeth's most treasured corgi was Susan, who was gifted to the Princess on her 18th birthday in 1944.
Susan quickly became Elizabeth's constant companion and loyal friend through thick and thin.
She was so attached to Susan that she insisted on taking her along on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947, hiding the dog under a pile of blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding.
Their bond was unbreakable, transcending even the formalities of royal protocol.

Script 2
We’re H.O.T. - the Builders Merchants with gorgeous supplies.
From sumptuous bricks, made with real sweat and tears, to mouth-watering timber and plumbing supplies to get you all hot and sweaty.
We’ve got free local delivery, and charming experts on-hand to seduce you.
Hot Property Builders - now open on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff. Minimum spend applies to free delivery.

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About our guest:
Noni Lewis is a bilingual Welsh actor, voiceover, writer and director with a 25 year background in theatre and voice. Over the years she has become the go-to voice for all things Welsh as well as continuing to perform a diverse range of accents and characters alongside regular corporate and commercial work. Noni has voiced for the BBC, S4C, Aardman, and many other clients in promos, movies, cartoons, radio plays, live radio performances, poetry readings and everything in-between.
Noni's Website

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

In ep 190 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lozza Gilbert joins Sam and Mark to talk about a dystopian future that smooshes Mad Max and Grange Hill together in a challenging dramatic script! We learn what you need to ask a director before you record a dramatic scene - and we discover the knack of delivering the problem and the solution at a different pace!
There's a technical little script, we're left wondering if some corporate clients "polish" their scripts through AI, and writers take note! We discuss how to change a formal sounding script to a chatty sounding script just by adding a single word!
Our VO question this week is all about how the industry can work with disabled performers to understand their needs better.

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
Their existing single-camera-to-single-PC setup meant that whilst participants seated at the far end of the table could be seen by remote users, the faces of those to the left and right were obscured when engaging with others in the room.
So how did we solve this?
By introducing a separate PC for each of the three cameras, each group within the meeting room are presented in their own window. This allows remote users to clearly see all participants and their reactions.
A piece of creative thinking that has delivered real visual meeting equity.

Script 2
Reflex: What is it, Jo-C?
It says 'Rez High’ (whatever that is) and then 'Welcome Back to the Best Days'. And then something else has worn off. I'll have to open it to find out. I’m not doing that until I dry it off properly.
I do want a good look. The real problem will be getting it past my mum.
Dogwood: If it's so 'very heavy’ then I vote Jo-C carries it.
Reflex: She’s got the muscles. She's absolutely the right woman for
the job. Two out of three votes carry it. And I'll deal with my mum.

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:
Lozza Gilbert is a northern & non-binary actor, voice actor and award-winning disability advocate. They started voiceover in 2024 after graduating with a degree in Astrophysics from Newcastle University in 2023, and are now a member of the National Youth Theatre with experience across video games, audio drama and theatre. They were nominated for Best Non-Binary Voiceover Performance at this years One Voice Awards.
Lozza's background is in disability advocacy - including delivering talks and panels, hosting events, working with charities and volunteering. They carry this through into their work as an actor advocating for a more accessible and inclusive industry, wanting to train in performance capture as someone who uses mobility aids, and working as a consultant to advise game developers on the movement, story and design of disabled characters. Outside of VO and acting, you can probably find them playing video games with their dog Barney!
Lozza's Website
@LozzaGilbert on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!
Listen to all the Rez High episodes here: https://rustyquill.com/show/rez-high/

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 190 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lozza Gilbert.
Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark
Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 189 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, James Showers joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing science fiction to life as a very posh butler on a spaceship - but it's no Kryton from Red Dwarf! We delight in rich grand-fatherly tones, and have talk of theme parks, ducklings and lemons! Plus how you can make a story set in the 1920s feel real for a contemporary audience.

Our VO question this week is all about how and why you choose voice acting as a career in later life.

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
Charles Burdett was lazily reclining in his favourite armchair, absorbed in a rare book on alchemy and black magic, when his sister answered a summons at the door.
In addition to managing the household affairs of the flat in which she and Burdett lived alone, her duties also consisted in scrutinising the many visitors. Most of them could be persuaded to call at the book shop in Cecil Court. Others, whose cases were urgent, were admitted to the modest London flat, thus infringing on Burdett's only recreation, reading and study.

Script 2
The Time Scoop is fundamentally incapable of abducting an entire individual. The paperwork would be insurmountable. Imagine a candle. The flame dances upon the wall whilst the candle itself never moves. Our guests are rather like that: their lives remain rooted safely in their own place and time, whilst only their illumination is permitted to travel. Eventually, as all light must, it returns to its source. The principle was first articulated by Doctor Euphemia Bracket-Weft during the regrettable Incident of the Recursive Picnic...

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:
James Showers is an Old Etonian, Ad man, Yoga Teacher, Headhunter in advertising, Recluse and off-grid forest dweller, Carpenter, Funeral Director, Tree Surgeon, Funeral Celebrant and now Voice Artist, He currently plays Hobbs - Sophie Aldred's robot butler on board the Nosferatu 2.5 in "Ace Odyssey". He's single with a daughter in Montreal... and he's a Biker.
James's Website

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 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