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Our latest guest on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast is none other than the owner of Duffin Media and host of Your Message Received podcast John Duffin!! Before John was running your voiceovers to the finish line, he was working for Univision. Listen in as John shares some past war stories and even had a brush with the "Real American" himself....Hulk Hogan!! John talks about his time in Hawaii and shares with us his first live directed experience where he was missing a few very important items. We discuss the importance of asking for help, being prepared and touch on the importance of being able to give an honest compliment once in awhile. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv, where John is your gameshow host for another GRUESOME episode of DEAD or NOT DEAD!!!! All this, AND MORE, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with John Duffin!

The Doc Holiday of Voice Over Jeff Williams is in the HOUSE!!! Jeff Williams is a go getter to say the least. A perpetual learner through and through, Jeff grew up in a small town, but he had big dreams. Being a big kid growing up, Jeff was involved in numerous sports. However, Jeff did take some down time to watch Mtv, Saturday Night Main Event and play some Kaboom on Atari!!! Dr. Jeff Williams talks about his love for chiropractic work and touches on his podcast Chiropractic Forward as well. Jeff talks about earning his Fellowship education and how he stumbled into chiropractic work. Jeff's dad played a HUGE part in his life and introduced him to music!! Jeff talks about being on tour with Copperhead and starting Groove Promotions. While Jeff was on the road, he met a ton of people in the radio world. With COVID wreaking havoc on the GLOBE, Jeff desired to take on a new challenge and an old friend lends a helping hand. The show wraps up talking about how to effectively re-invent yourself. We talk about overcoming fears and networking with others that can help you grow in the voice over world. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv, where Jeff scares you like boo!! All this, AND MORE, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Jeff Williams!

Skate or Die!! Telly Award Winning voice over artist Mike Hathcote is ready to get strapped into the Padded Room for another exciting episode! We go back in time with Mike and talk about the impact skateboarding has had on his life. The idea of getting up after each fall has translated well for him in the voice over world and he shares with us some tips to get over some of the many hurdles the industry has to offer. Mike has built a multi media company that also provides coaching and currently features his new apparel line which he touches on in this episode. To improve in vo, you have to learn from the best. Mike talks about connecting and building relationships with the best in the vo industry. He also talks about coaching up his students and the joy that it brings him to see them succeed. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv, where Mike wants you to Feed A Voice Actor!! All this, AND MORE, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Mike Hathcote!!

It’s time, once again, to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with military veteran and voiceover specialist Crystal Lee! We go back in time with Crystal and discover what guided her in the direction she's in today with voiceover. She talks about her families heritage and being on stage at an early age. Crystal discusses her time in the military and how it changed her life in so many different ways. Crystal's never ending passion to travel and meet new people has paid dividends in her voiceover career and just life in general. She explains the importance of networking and why you should be resourceful in your pursuit to the top. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv, where Crystal enters the house of pain as her beloved character Tutu! All this, AND MORE, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Crystal Lee!!

It’s time, once again, to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with the “All American Storyteller”, Mike Carnes!! Mike takes us back to his childhood where he loved entertaining family and friends with his outrageous skits. In fact, he goes into how Monte Python was at the center of it, and how that inspiration would eventually help him with his character development. After twenty-years in the IT industry, Mike talks about the transition from the corporate environment to the world of voice acting. Not only does Mike discuss what it takes to be successful, but how to handle the “burn-out” aspect in the industry.  We also discuss his journey and coaches who have helped mold Mike into one of the most sought-after narrators in the industry. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv, where Mike travels back to the 70’s, to a little greasy spoon café, and tells us all about their breakfast menu!! All this, AND MORE, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Mike Carnes!! Side Note: Mike, however, still does NOT like Spam! *Shoutout to Antagonist Theory for the beats at the end of the show.   Check them out on Instagram: antagonist_theory*

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with tv affiliate voice over specialist Aaron Bradley!! Aaron takes us back to his childhood where he was initially introduced to the news world. He also touches on a period in his life where he became involved in acting. To be or not to be?!! Aaron was the host for the morning news at his high school. He would also develop his own radio show "Aaron in the Afternoon" during his time in college. A move to Mississippi would open his mind to the world of meteorology, which he talks about on the show. His journeys through news would ultimately lead to a full time gig behind the mic in the comforts of his own home. Aaron talks about working in the tv affiliate world and lets us know what it takes to make it in this competitive industry. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Aaron talks about this fantastic new bling he picked up that he can use over and over again??!!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Aaron Bradley!! Check out the TV Affiliate Bootcamp: https://tvaffiliatebootcamp.com/

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with the host of Behind The Audition and Voice Over Specialist Curt Hilton!! Curt Hilton was a youngster when he discovered the world of bartending. He would twirl, spin and fling the bottles around serving the drinks like in Cocktail the movie!!! During this time, Curt was introduced to his soon to be Disc Jockey mentor Brian Graves, who taught him the ins and outs of playing the tunes that the listeners crave! Curt would later move to Colorado to pursue a career behind the mic in radio. Listen to Curt as he shares with us some blooper reel stories from the past. Curt shares with us the importance of networking with others, making time for activities outside of VO and understanding and breaking down copy. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Curt lets everyone know that LOVE STINKS!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Curt Hilton!! Check out Behind The Audition: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QjKiFI85Z71tFw-0_PoEA Shoutout to Antagonist Theory for the beats at the end of the show. Check them out on Instagram: antagonist_theory

A Vo's Padded Room Podcast will be shutting down operation after this episode.......APRIL FOOLS!!!!! We're BACK....BACK in the New York Groove with the amazing voice over talents of Brianna Wanlass! Brianna takes us back to when she was born. That's right!! With a bottle in her hand, she had no clue what adventures awaited her in her glorious life, but we soon find out throughout this episode. We discover how Brianna was first introduced to the world of music and how she joined forces with other talented musicians to form multiple bands. One band in particular really stands out....stay tuned!! Brianna loves the good ol' days of pro wrestling and we discuss the many characters of the 80's that had us all glued to the television. We discuss the importance of fine tuning your instrument, which is your voice....duh!! Brianna gives tips on how to maintain your voice through vocal exercises and some home remedies she uses to keep her voice on point each and every day. Let's not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Brianna blows us away with some Holderness Family metal.....It's Vaccination DAY...Day...Day!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Brianna Wanlass! Check out Brianna on her website at bwvoice.com and Punch Every Day In The FACE!!! Shout out to Antagonist Theory for the tunes at the end of the show!!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN....It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with Professional Ring Announcer Extraordinaire Joe Martinez!!! First things first, I want to give a HUGE shoutout to Joe for sitting down with us and having some fun. This interview covers so many different aspects of being a ring announcer, while also touching on social anxieties and keeping the faith. Joe is a hard working guy whose paid his dues. From calling baseball in the 90's to getting the call up to the big leagues of the UFC, Joe has always stayed true to himself. Joe shares advice on how to become the best at your craft introducing the many combatants to the cage/ring. He talks about believing in yourself and having your mind right when it's your time to shine! Giving back is what it's all about in the Martinez household and Joe touches on Anchors Of Hope Ministries where he tries to make a difference in the world we live in today. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Joe breaks out the tequila and sings about his hernia??!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Joe Martinez!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys look back at all the hilarity that transpired throughout the last 14 episodes. We kick things off with Scott Walton doing a biker/cowboy SpongeBob! David Moxley reads a Dodge Ram commercial script as a valley girl! Roland Wiley breaks out his best voice discussing erectile dysfunction? Chloe Dolandis delivers on her proper British voice pushing it real good! Robb Moreira is a Russian Mobster in the padded room and you don't want to cross him! Ken Marsiglia is a grumpy old man needing to wake up before you go...go! J.D. Kaye pulls out all the stops as he portrays a redneck romancing his wife Big Jim?? You better not mess with Janet Peters lunch, because if you do, she will break out in her evil villain voice! James Lott Jr tells it LIKE A BOSS! Anthony Pica discovers his inner psycho nut job as another one rides the bus!! Charlie Toro shows off his marvelous pipes reading a micro machines script! Monique Tanguay eats her greens and lets em rip as a squeaky, fun, happy spirit! Susan Fouche delivers on her character Halitosis as she explains that it takes 2 to make a thing go right! Lastly, Dee Alvis explains why it's all about that bass no treble as a high and might British elitist! Well, there you have it. We want to thank everyone for tuning into the show and remember when life gets you down and life gets real, you have to punch every day in the FACE!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with video game voice over specialist "The Tattoo VO" Dee Alvis! It's been a minute since the guys were back in the padded room, but they don't miss a beat as they go back in time with Dee to talk about his days watching The George Michael Sports Machine and making carboard cutouts of guitars and pretending to rock out in his living room. Dee talks about his days in radio and how things changed over time. Throughout all the changes that were happening around him, he discovered radio imaging and never looked back. Dee talks about some of the interesting guests he has interviewed in the past and also touches on how to properly transition from a radio voice to the conversational voice we hear today. Dee also gives us some advice in regards to the video game world and the realities that being a voice over artist in this genre may bring. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Dee would like you to pass the Grey Poupon as it's all about that bass! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Dee Alvis!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with The Queen of eLearning Susan Fouche! Time to go back to the past as Susan talks about growing up with a mic in her hand. She truly loved entertaining, but her life's trajectory would steer her in another direction. Susan talks about taking the leap from an occupation that was rewarding, but with no possibility of real growth. Susan would later meet an individual that would open her eyes to the world of voice over. Susan discusses her journey through audiobooks, which ultimately led her into the world of eLearning where she has been crowned The Queen of eLearning! Susan shares some of her auditioning experiences as well as explaining the importance of samples and being organized. We also learn about how to fine tune your conversational voice and what are some key factors to keep in mind. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Susan breaks out one of her favorite characters Halitosis as she reprises It Takes Two! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Susan Fouche!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with the CEO of Sunergy Studios Monique Tanguay! We travel way back in time to Monique's early years as we discuss her time as a munchkin, Santa Claus and so much more! Monique talks about the hustle of living in Toronto trying to find acting roles in a very competitive environment. Monique was definitely paying her dues, however, something just wasn't right at the time. Like many, Monique had a family and really enjoyed reading children stories and voicing the many characters in the books to her children. Once again she found that urge to pursue her dreams, but would she be able to find her way? In life, there are many tests that make you who you are and Monique talks about tragedy and how it shaped her into the voice over artist she is today. The Drama Class and the VO Academy have been a blessing for her and she goes into the importance of letting go of her inhibitions and truly discovering what makes you happy. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Monique talks like a munchkin but lets em rip like a giant!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Monique Tanguay!!

Say it isn't so!!!!!! Big Jim and Brad Storm broke away from the padded room for a couple of months, but they have come back with a vengeance and one hell of a guest in Charlie Toro!! Charlie puts on his blue suede shoes and talks about how his love for both voice over and music came to be. Charlie talks about his early years in the band Fleshy Headed Mutants and lets us know what he learned spending many hours in the studio honing his skills. In the early days of his career, Charlie was laying down voice over tracks before he even knew what voice over was. This was both good & bad, which Charlie will let you know more about that during this episode. Charlie also spends some time talking about his love for Hot Wheels and destroying the competition in voice over battles!! Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Charlie is the Micro Machines man talking about the Micro Machines Man???!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Charlie Toro!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with A Vo's Journey Founder and Top Rated Fiverr Seller/Coach Anthony Pica! If you've listened to Anthony Pica's voiceover journey through his podcast, you know all about the hobo forts, USB mics, and the endless sleepless nights. However, you probably don't know about his love for football and what truly made him decide to get into the acting realm in the first place. Anthony talks about his time in college and having to make some tough decisions along the way. He also shares with us a life-changing event that made him realize that everything will be ok. Anthony talks about agents, artificial intelligence, the future of LinkedIn/Fiverr, and the importance of wanting to help others. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Anthony is a psycho bus driver???!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Anthony Pica!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with the CEO of JLJ Media James Lott Jr! James Lott Jr. takes us back to his childhood, where he came into the world on Mothers Day. James has a big family and he shares with us difficult times that taught him valuable lessons at a very young age. James Lott Jr. has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. He is a supreme organizer, a loving father, and someone who really isn't afraid to stand out. In 2018 James was on top of the world, however, his health took a turn for the worse. James talks about dealing with bell's palsy and how much of an impact it had on his life. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where James kicks it LIKE A BOSSS!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast!!

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with improvisational specialist and villain extraordinaire Janet Peters! Janet takes us back to her youth where she loved singing in the house. She always wanted to be in showbiz and came close to landing a spot with Second City and goes into detail about how that all went down. Janet talks about starting her voice over career on Voices 123 and picking up her 1st ever job!! How did it all turn out??? Janet Peters is a Sovas award winning voice over artist and recently had the chance to deliver and epic performance with Keep Going. Janet goes into detail about how she landed this gig and the challenges the read brought to the table. Some might say that the world only has two kinds of people: villains and smiling villains and our guest this week can pull both of them off to perfection. Janet emphasizes the importance of staying up on trends and gives us reasons why she isn't currently chasing the corporate read. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Janet discovers her inner villain as she wants to go to lunch??!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Janet Peters!! 

Oh yeah!!! It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with dubbing/video game voice over specialist J.D. Kaye! J.D. brings us back in time where he discovered his love for the theatre in his teens while performing in melodramas and rocking out with his band SABOTAGE!!! J.D. talks about his time working at Universal Studios and how the skills he learned there helped him understand how to communicate with people. He also met with the head of Universal Studios where his communication skills were put to the test. J.D. knows it's important to stay up on trends in the industry and discusses the importance of not falling behind. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where J.D. talks sweet nothings to Big JIM as a redneck couple???!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with J.D. Kaye!! 

Can I get a hell yeah!!!?? It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with video game voice over specialist Ken Marsiglia! Ken brings the intensity to the padded room as we go back in time and talk about his gaming days when he was working on a YouTube channel producing endless content and getting little rest. Ken talks about bouncing back from being laid off from his job, how he got connected with Helix VR and became a game critic, and how Covid-19 made his voice over business excel. Finding your niche might not be as hard as it seems and Ken explains that sometimes you have to keep it simple and let things come to you. Ken elaborates on how to start getting work in the video game realm, creating more samples, and pretty much doing ANYTHING for money!!??? Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Ken discovers his inner Wham as he sings wake me up before you go go as an old decrepit man. All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Ken Marsiglia!! 

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with bilingual voice actor Robb Moreira! The guys blast to the past with Robb as he talks about his time at LaGuardia High School Of Performing Arts. Robb's destiny wasn't nose deep in books. He had a desire to take on the world of acting and lets everyone know what he learned through that experience. Robb talks about being humble, making the move from stage acting to voice acting, and just being plain lucky. Robb went from doing everything on his own to connecting with more people in the voice over industry than he could've ever imagined. He discusses the importance of reaching out to others in the industry and how it can change your business and your life. Robb always wants his clients to GET MORE!!! The only way to do this is through hard work and getting behind the mic honing your skills. Robb talks mic technique and gives tips on how to choose an agent that meets your needs. Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Robb heads back to the USSR??!!!! All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Robb Moreira!!