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Talking Creative

Samantha Boffin

Talking Creative is a weekly podcast all about the art of voiceover directing, hosted by Samantha Boffin. If you"re a creative, voice director or simply love the world of voice production, Talking Creative is designed for you. It"s a podcast that will help you find, prep and direct voice artists and actors - and give you the skinny on how to get the most from every. single. booking. Plus it celebrates the creativity of voice directing - how the techniques used in, say, animation and gaming can

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03:48

Christmas Eve and the 4 Santas

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/24

This is the final episode in The Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas!And I've saved a fun little treat especially for Christmas Eve... keep listening to find out about the 4 Santas!I promised you a special link and here it is (it's from a film, so it's only the song - but it's a good one!):https://youtu.be/w2WUYyppXlUHave a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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09:44

11 things that helped me to become a full-time voiceover

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/23

This is the stuff that has helped me to build a voiceover career.Hopefully it will offer a few ideas that might help you.It includes:CoachingBuilding a home studioMy logo and brandingWebsiteConferences - and not just voiceover onesGetting out and meeting peopleand all kinds of mindset stuff...As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and

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13:17

Festive Audiobooks for Children

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/22

Audiobooks are perfect for long car journeys or keeping kids entertained when you're busy creating Christmas!Here is a roundup of seasonal audiobooks for kids of all ages - even big kids!The audiobook list:Spectacular Stories for the Very Young by David WalliamsThe Snail and the Whale and Other Stories by Julia DonaldsonThe Detective Dog and Other Stories by Julia DonaldsonMermaid School by Lucy CourtneyThe Christmasaurus by Tom FletcherThe Christmas Pig by JK RowlingThe Book That No One Wanted by

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06:36

Live, Local Storytelling - How To Get Involved

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/21

December 21st. The shortest day - and the longest night...The perfect time to talk about live storytelling.In this episode we look at how you can get involved in live storytelling gigs that will get you out of the booth and better known locally.As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover

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11:51

Making Your Voiceover Feel Confident

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/20

A confident voice actor will give you a better performance. Fact.In this episode we cover:What to do at the start of a sessionBeing in-the-moment Creating a bridge into your projectCreate the right creative atmosphereDirecting, not acting for your voiceGiving helpful, imaginative feedbackHow to perfect the art of saying - "I love that and let’s also try this..."Ending the session on a highAs always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here:

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04:49

Voiceover Demos and Reels - How to Make Yours Stand Out

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/19

This is a quick but game-changing episode - all about Voiceover DemosWe cover:What to listen out for in your demosWhy it mattersWhat directors are looking forHow to focus on YOUR reelsAnd if you'd like more details about your own 1-2-1 Voiceover Demo Audit - just email me at sam@samanthaboffin.co.uk or DM me on LinkedIn. There's a 20% discount offer running from now until December 31st 2022.As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here:

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07:11

6 Rules of Improv that will help your Voiceover career

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/18

Improvisation isn't just great for your performance skills - it can transform your career!Today I'm sharing the 6 rules of improv that are worth remembering:Yes, and...Keep listeningTell storiesBe open and genuineBe supportive And remember - nothing is perfectFind out more in this short episode.As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and

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09:14

Christmas Audiobooks

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/17

Are you feeling Christmassy yet?It's the final weekend before Christmas so if you aren't in a festive mood yet - you better get started!Here is my round up of fun festive audiobooks - perfect whether you're shopping, cooking, Xmas decorating or just on the couch...Audiobooks are perfect for multi-tasking plus they're all available in a trice on Audible (other audio platforms are available!)The Secret History of Christmas - by Bill Bryson, narrated by Bill BrysonThe Best of Me - by David Sedaris,

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05:55

How to Make Your Podcast Sound Natural - Not Scripted

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/16

Writing for podcasts.One of the questions I'm often asked is how do you create a podcast and make it sound natural? It's time to find out the answer!In this episode we cover:Do you need a script?How to plan (instead of a script)What kinds of scripts are usefulHow to make reading aloud sound naturalAs always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and

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07:03

How to stop speaking in a choppy, staccato way

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/15

Voiceover narration isn't always as smooth as it could be.One thing.I hear a lot of.Is voiceovers talking in.Short sentences.And it can be very irritating.Once you notice it.So how can we stop that happening - as voices, directors and podcasters?Find out in this short episode of the Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas.As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast -

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08:07

Microphones for Podcasting, Voiceovers, Meetings and...

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/14

Today it is all about the mics!You may or may not be a voiceover but if you do any online meetings, social media videos or if you host or ever guest on podcasts - do listen as I'm doing an audio comparison in the episode between:An internal computer micA USB micA dynamic micA phone micand a valve condenser booth micThis episode will help you get a feel for how you could sound, depending on the mic you pick.The mics mentioned are:RODE Mini

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11:49

The Joy of Warm Ups: Vocal and Mindset!

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/13

The episode about all kinds of warm ups!Voiceover warm ups aren't just for our voices and bodies - if we're going to perform at our best, we also need to warm up our mindset.So today I’m talking about quick little ways to warm-up, well, everything! And this episode is great for voiceovers, podcasters ANDpeople who work with voice actors onthe other side of the mic. As promised - here is the link to Nic Redman's excellent podcast The Voice Coach:https://nicolaredman.com/the-voice-coach-podcast/Do

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07:56

Twelfth Night: What's It All About?

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/12

Yes, I know it isn't Twelfth Night - it's December 12th. Which is totally different.But it's a great excuse to talk about one of the most Christmassy days of the year:So here's a whistlestop tour of Twelfth Night, including:Tree Spirits3 Wise MenKing Cake (and the bean)Shakespeare The Theatre Royal Drury LaneBasically - everything you've ever wanted to know...Do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat -

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06:07

What is a Chocolatey Voice?

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/11

What is a 'chocolatey voice'?Why is it so sought after for certain kinds of Voiceover work?And can you develop your own smooth seductive voice?Find out in today's short festive episode.Do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do subscribe, rate and review "Talking Creative - the Art of Voiceover

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08:42

Voiceovers in Films - All About Love, Actually

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/10

Today on the Talking Creative Countdown to Christmas, we're talking about Santa's favourite Christmas film: "Love Actually".Whether you're a voiceover or a director, there's a lot to be learnt from the opening to this film - and you can listen to it here:https://youtu.be/rl44pV2-9R8And do come back tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you

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04:42

We're All Stories in the End (aka Record a Story this...

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/09

The Talking Creative Countdown to ChristmasWe're All Stories in the End...That Doctor Who quote is the inspiration behind today's podcast: this Christmas, record a few stories with your friends and family.Find out why in this short episode :)You can tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please do

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06:39

Why Podcasting Is Great For Your Business

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/08

The Talking Creative Countdown to ChristmasIt's December 8th - and today on the podcast, it's all a bit meta because we're talking about... podcasts!If you've ever thought about launching your own pod - this is a little nudge to get you thinking about it even more.And do get in touch if you need any help with creating a podcast or anything else in the world of voiceovers - just drop me a line at sam@samanthaboffin.co.ukAnd do tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you

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03:54

How to Book a Last Minute Voiceover - Right Up To...

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/07

The Talking Creative Countdown to ChristmasIt's December 7th - and don't worry, there's still time to book a voiceover before Christmas (even though there's only a couple of weeks left!)It's very easy - just listen to this episode and you'll be sorted...You can tune in tomorrow for more gifts from behind the festive mic!As always, you can follow me on LinkedIn for more voiceover related chat - you can find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-boffin/And if you enjoyed this podcast - please

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21:48

An Interview with Santa Claus

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/06

December the 6th is St Nicholas' Day...And we have a very special guest on Talking Creative: Father Christmas himself!We asked children for their questions for Santa and this is an episode just for them (there are no spoilers - so do share it!)So if you or your children want to know what where he goes on holiday, how he gets into houses with no fireplaces and what his favourite Christmas film is (and much, much more) - this is the episode for you!Your audience matters - everything you make is with

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43:40

How to Plan for a Successful Voiceover Career - with...

Talking Creative ·

2022/12/05

The Talking Creative Countdown to ChristmasIt's December 5th - and time for a special interview with The Voiceover Social: Nic Redman and Leah Marks!This episode is all about How to Plan for your Best Voiceover Year yet.Proper planning starts with the right mindset and the right tools to help you reach your goals.And that's where the VO Career Planner comes in.You can get your hands on this amazing piece of kit here:https://www.thevosocial.com/the-voiceover-career-plannerAnd if you'd like to book a

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