Welcome to Episode 10 - Press Pause!

In this final episode of Season 4 we did a Q'n'A on each other about aspirations, goals, funny moments, awkward moments, what were proud of and what we would like to aim for in the mid to the long term, something that everyone who listens can think about for themselves

Its good to sometimes talk about these things as it sets you mind on what the long term plan may be and also take stock of where you started and where you are now

We'll be back in June for Season 5 which were really looking forward to along with a revamped YouTube channel and some other little things thrown in besides

A huge thanks to everyone that's been part of this fantastic season, we really appreciate the time you've taken to come and chat with us. And of course a massive thanks to everyone who has been listening and downloading!

See you for S5!

M&J

Quick Disclaimer - We had issues with Riverside and had to switch to Zoom and their audio is a little bit processed, Michaels the main casualty!

Welcome to Episode 9 - Human Renaissance with NAVA co founder Tim Friedlander!

Finally, Michael gets an episode to talk about Ai 😂

But this episode is much more than that. Its the one that matters when it comes to the fight back against illegal cloning

Most voice actors have been helpless against the rapid rise of AI cloning, until now.

In this incredibly insightful episode, NAVA co founder Tim Friedlander discusses his groundbreaking legislative effort called the No Fakes Act that aims to give voice talent real control over their likenesses and protect their livelihoods.

If you've ever worried about how AI could threaten your career, this conversation is your must listen blueprint for advocacy and change. Tim shares candid insights from over 30 years in the industry to the seismic shifts driven by AI technology. You’ll discover the shocking ways AI is being used to clone voices without consent, the current legal loopholes that leave artists vulnerable, and the critical steps creators can take to safeguard their careers today.

For our UK and EU listeners, we discuss what current protections are in place that you can utilise if necessary and we chat about what the future of UK/EU legislation may look like

We had a great time chatting with Tim and we learned loads, and even if the US legislation won't benefit you, the steps being put in place by NAVA will undoubtedly create a ripple effect that eventually benefits us all

Cheers Tim and Carin for setting up this amazing organisation

Tim and NAVA can be found at www.navavoices.org

Michael can be found at www.manchestervo.co.uk

Jen can be found at www.jenlawtonhunt.com

Hey folks

Welcome to Episode 8 featuring the fab Lizzing Jobling!

Lizing made big waves earlier this year by confirming her acquisition of The Voice Finder, an online casting directory. In this episode, we talk alot about why she feels this is her chance to set high standards in finding the right voice talent via online directories, the measures she puts in place to vett the talent who want to join, and some of her insights shes seen from the other side of the glass that might hold some talent back in how they present themselves

Lizzing also holds the record for having the only accredited voiceover coaching course, where her primary focus is the business side of voiceover, and Lizzie delves into some best practices

It was great to just talk freely about the industry as a whole and we shared some thoughts and opinions on various different things

Hope you enjoy it!

Lizzie can be found at https://elizabethjobling.com/

Jen can be found at www.jenlawtonhunt.com

Michael can be found at www.manchestervo.co.uk

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