In ep 169 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Tammy King joins Sam and Mark to ask when is a safe read too safe? Do we need to be scared of making a script "too voiceovery"? We'll look at what that means! Also in the show... Is it helpful when a client sends a scratch read for direction? Plus how getting the music for a read can change everything about your voice - the softness, the tonality and especially the pacing. We also examine how to pivot from whimsy to confident curiosity? Our wildcards are: an alien made of Smarties, a happy go lucky window cleaner, and a person muttering to themselves.

Our VO question this week is all about how you go about finding voice jobs for yourself!

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

What if creating a professional marketing film for your business was simple?

At AyeMedia, we create high-end marketing films designed to showcase your business at its best.

Whether built from existing content or produced from the ground up, every film is crafted for your website, social media, and advertising.

Simple, efficient, and built to deliver results.

Visit Ayemedia.com and discover a better way to create video.

Script 2

How do we build a better world together?

It starts with a question. Because questions spark curiosity. And curiosity - true, fearless curiosity – is how progress begins.

It’s not just a campus addition. It’s a declaration. A place where people come together, where disciplines intersect, where ideas don’t just co-exist, they collide.

Designed with identity, built for wellbeing, made to bring minds together, to accelerate the next generation, to create a better world.

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About our guest:

Tammy King is an award winning singer songwriter turned voice actor based in the West Midlands. She studied popular music and vocal performance at college and university so she is no stranger to the microphone. Whilst the pandemic put Tammy's live performances on hold, she began investing in a home studio and started volunteering as a local radio host and providing character voices for her husband's online comic book.

Loving the versatility of voice work, Tammy did her research and began training in the field. Now approaching her 2 year voice acting anniversary, Tammy has already worked in multiple areas of the industry including corporate, radio, games and audio dramas with clients such as Vocalzone, Birmingham City Council, Playtonic and Hearthfall.

Tammy's Website

@tammykingofficial on Instagram

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