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Ep. 311 - Casting Directors Now Want Video Proof...

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2026/10/05

Send us Fan Mail Casting directors are starting to ask voice actors for video proof that they're real. One of our members was asked to send a video of themselves reading the script before they could be booked, and it was a real casting agency, not a scam. Gabby and I talk about why this is happening, what it means for your audio and your branding, and why the people hiring you want to see who they're getting. (00:00) Day two of the new Academy Voices. Unused tool credits now roll over for up ...

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51:04

Ep. 310 - Academy Voices Is Live: What's New for...

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2026/10/02

Send us Fan Mail Academy Voices has a brand-new website, and we went live on launch day to walk through it. Gabby and Angela joined me to talk about what changed for narrators and authors, why you need to make a new account, what happened to auditions from the old site, and the new tools. We also get honest about how much work is still going on behind the scenes. (00:00) Launch day. The new site went up early this morning and people have been moving over all day. Gabby is moving about 200 pro...

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18:10

Ep. 309 - Reading Dialogue Without Tags: How to Keep...

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2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail When a book drops the "he said" and "she said", you can lose track of who's talking, and so can your listener. In this episode I go through how I prep a scene like that and how to make each character easy to follow without doing big voices. Then the two mistakes I hear most. (01:18) The problem. Some authors leave out the dialogue tags, sometimes on purpose. As the narrator you still have to know who's speaking, and it gets harder when there are more than two people in the sc...

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21:16

Ep. 308 - Royalty Share or Per Finished Hour? How...

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2026/09/29

Send us Fan Mail Your first audiobook offer will make you choose how you get paid. In this episode I go through the three ways narrators actually get paid, what a finished hour really takes, and when royalty share is worth it and when it isn't. (02:02) Per finished hour. You're paid a set rate for every hour a listener hears. A six-hour book at $150 per finished hour is $900, sometimes with a part paid up front and the rest when you finish. You're paid either way, but you have no stake in the...

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21:51

Ep. 307 - Quitting in Year One, and How Not To

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2026/09/28

Send us Fan Mail Most people who start voice over are gone within a year, and usually it isn't because they can't do it. In this episode I go through the four things that make talented people quit and what the ones who stay do differently. Then there's one thing to set up today that will carry you to the end of the year. (02:02) The silence. You send auditions and hear nothing back. That's normal, and it isn't a verdict on you. The person casting is often the producer or the rights holder too...

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26:51

Ep. 306 - How to Prep a Book Before You Record a Word

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2026/09/25

Send us Fan Mail Most narrators lose hours in the booth fixing problems they could have caught before pressing record. In this episode I walk through the prep routine I use between signing the contract and recording the first line. There are five steps, and none of them need special software. I also share the time I narrated a Minnesota army sergeant with a Brooklyn accent. (00:00) Why prep matters. Pickups and re-records cost you the performance and the money. (03:18) My first audiobook, and...

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47:25

Ep. 305 - Does Your Logo Get You Work? What Casting...

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2026/09/24

Send us Fan Mail Does your voice over logo actually get you work? Gabby Nistico spent 25 years in advertising, casting and copywriting, and she tells us what casting really notices when they look you up. We get into the five-second check she runs on every demo, the minimum a voice over website needs, and why a proper email signature still matters in 2026. We finish with the things we see people wasting money on. (00:00) Does your logo actually get you work? Short answer from the casting side:...

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Ep. 304 - Duet vs Multi-Cast Audiobooks: How Duet...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail Duet, dual and multi-cast audiobooks get mixed up all the time. These are the highlights from our live workshop with narrators Rebecca Heddinger and Caesar Esturco. We get into what each one actually is and how two separate home studios end up sounding like one book. Then Rebecca and Caesar read a short duet scene live, retakes included. (00:00) Welcome, and meet Rebecca and Caesar. (02:27) Dual vs duet vs multi-cast. In a dual, narrators alternate chapters or points of view....

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18:27

Ep. 303 - Why Your ACX Auditions Aren't Getting Picked

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2026/09/22

Send us Fan Mail Your ACX auditions aren't getting picked, and it usually isn't the sound of your voice. In this episode I go through what actually decides it, from the first 30 seconds to the quality of your audio, the books you choose, how many auditions you send out, and the performance habits that get you skipped. (01:03) The first 30 seconds decide it, and often the first one to three seconds. Authors will give you the benefit of the doubt for a little while, but they stop listening long...

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21:30

Ep. 302: Why Most People Quit Voice Acting in the...

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2026/09/21

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many voice actors quit after their first year? In this episode I get into the three reasons I see most, and what you can do about each one. These are my personal opinions, and they're the reasons I built everything we do at VO Journey Academy the way I did. (01:56) The first reason is that they don't get work. Setting up your studio and learning your DAW can take a year on its own. Then it depends on where you train, because some places tell you to train for years b...

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26:00

Ep. 301: Busy but Not Booking? Your Voice Over...

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2026/09/08

Send us Fan Mail You’re auditioning. You’re posting on social media. You’re working on your website. You’re emailing potential clients. You’re taking classes. You’re trying new platforms. You’re doing EVERYTHING. But is all of that work actually moving your voice-over business forward? In this episode of A VO’s Journey, Anthony Pica breaks down the idea of the WIG — Wildly Important Goal — and why having one clear objective can completely change the way you approach your voice-over business. ...

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26:58

Ep. 300: 600 Audiobooks Published and a New Beginning

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2026/05/11

Send us Fan Mail We have published 600 audiobooks with Academy Voices and we are going strong. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Support the show Social Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.l...

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25:07

Do I Need A Voice Over Website

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2026/05/05

Send us Fan Mail Every business owner needs a website, including voice actors. The thing is, the important decision is not if, but when. Most voice actors do not need voice over websites right when they start. The reason is they don't have the audio, like voice over demos, audio samples, and videos to put on a website. Check out this latest podcast and think about where you are in your journey and ask yourself this... Are you building your voice over business THROUGH your website, or ar...

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Ep. 298: How to Get Started in Voice Over in 2026

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2026/02/26

Send a text I firmly believe this is the best time to get starting in voice over. Now is the time to establish yourself as a human voice and build your voice over business. Audio is driving creative growth and there is more room then ever. This episode is all about getting started in voice over in 2026 and how to go from nothing to your first job. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoice...

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Ep. 297 - Certified Human Voice™

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2026/02/23

Send a text In this episode I discuss what Certified Human Voice™ is and what it means for our industry. I am very excited about to future of voice over and that is why it is more important than ever to protect the "Humanality" across the different platforms. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Support the show Social Links: Instagram - https://www.insta...

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25:33

Ep. 296: What Is A Money Voice

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2025/12/11

Send us a text In this episode, Gabby and I talk about the "Money Voice" for voice actors and what it means for booking more voice over jobs. Your money voice is critical to booking consistent work and getting the most out of your business. Also, I will be posting the follow up to this episode tomorrow. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Support the...

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23:53

Ep. 295: The End-of-Year Sprint: My Biggest November...

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2025/11/24

Send us a text I’m back! And today I’m diving into the end of the year… the big wins, the momentum, and yeah—some of the stuff giving me major heartburn right now. A lot of voice actors don’t realize this, but the holiday stretch is prime time for scooping up extra VO work. Tons of actors check out for the season, and they let opportunities fly right on by. Meanwhile, businesses are sitting on leftover budget they have to spend before the year closes. That’s your shot to step in and snag proj...

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Ep. 294 - Crazy Anthony and VO Trends

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2025/10/20

Send us a text Crazy Anthony and VO Trends In this episode, Anthony is a bit crazy because he drank too much coffee and we discuss where we think the VO trends are and where to double down for your voice over business. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Support the show Social Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/ Twitter - http...

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24:09

Ep. 293: To Breathe Or Not To Breathe

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2025/09/09

Send us a text In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into a subtle but powerful part of every recording: breathing. Should breaths be left in or taken out of your audio? The answer depends on the style of the read, the client’s expectations, and the overall flow of your performance. We explore the pros and cons of keeping breaths in—how they can add realism, pacing, and authenticity—and the reasons to edit them out for a cleaner, more polished delivery. You’ll also learn techniques to con...

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Ep. 292: How To Fix Sibilance

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2025/08/26

Send us a text How To Fix Sibilance In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we focus on one of the most distracting audio issues for voice actors: sibilance. Those sharp, piercing “S” sounds can cut through your recording and ruin an otherwise professional read—but with the right approach, they’re manageable. We break down what sibilance is, why it happens, and the best ways to control it both while recording and in post-production. You’ll learn mic techniques to reduce sibilance, how vocal ...

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