🎙️ Andy Roth: The Art of Voice Casting and the Humanity Behind Performance In this episode of Tales from the Booth, renowned casting director and voice coach Andy Roth joins host Mimi Maynard for an illuminating conversation about the human side of voice acting — where authenticity, empathy, and instinct meet craft and precision.

From his early work casting some of animation and gaming's most memorable voices to mentoring hundreds of actors around the world, Andy shares his philosophy on what truly makes a performance click. He and Paulette dive deep into what casting directors listen for, how to bring truth to every read, and why connection always outweighs perfection.

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🎙️ Jonathan Reiner: The Heart Behind the Hustle and Being a Talent Manager. In this episode of Tales from the Booth, Emmy-winning showrunner and talent manager Jonathan Reiner joins host Paulette Lifton for an intimate conversation about passion, perseverance, and the business of show. From his early days as an entertainment journalist to producing for major networks and founding The PaRé Way (launching October 2025), Jonathan shares the lessons learned from a career built on both creativity and compassion.

Hear how Paulette and Jonathan's friendship began at the That's Voiceover! conference — and how that chance meeting evolved into a partnership rooted in mentorship, advocacy, and building artists who lead with heart.

Whether you're an actor, writer, or creator navigating Hollywood, this episode is a reminder that behind every great career is a human story worth telling.

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🎙️Tales from the Booth Podcast: Sebastian Zancanaro Localization Producer and Dubbing Casting Director

Sebastian's impressive resume includes:
🎥 Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, and Casting Director
🎭 Specialist in Creative Dubbing & Localization
🏆 Society of Voice Arts & Sciences nominee for Casting in Motion Picture Animation
🏅 Winner of Outstanding Dubbing in an Animated Motion Picture for Deep Sea

With over 13,000 hours of dubbing across 85+ TV shows & films, and 3,258+ dubbed episodes aired globally, Sebastian is a powerhouse in the world of dubbing and voice-over. His passion? Creating seamless, AAA-quality content under tight deadlines. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Sebastian's leadership spans teams from 3 to 100+, excelling in everything from script adaptation to casting and post-production.

As the Founder & President of Officina Official Production and Pictures, his work is currently making waves on the global film festival circuit, with credits in Deep Sea, 1923, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Ice Age: The Adventures of Buck Wild, and more!

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