Bedste The Narrator-podcasts (2024)

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Ep 210: A Narrator By Any Other Name (w/ Lessa Lamb) 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

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Narrators work in an industry in which using a pseudonym is common practice. How common? And why? Lessa Lamb joins us at The Narrator Roundtable to discuss privacy, branding, and the outside pressures that influence narrator decision-making. View the results of the Narrator Pseudonym Survey. Find The Narrator Roundtable Website | BlueSky | X (Twitt…

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Ep 209: The Talky Horror Podcast Show (w/ Nicky Endres) 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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It’s spooky season, so we’ve gathered around The Narrator Roundtable with guest host Nicky Endres to celebrate all things horror. Who loves it? Who hides from it? How do we approach the horror genre as narrators? And how does this underrated category of fiction intersect with our own lived experiences? Find The Narrator Roundtable Website | BlueSky…

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Ep 208: We (Can) Contain Multitudes (w/ Yinka Ladeinde) 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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Audiobook narrators are voice actors, but sometimes we feel like distant cousins to our commercials and video game peers. With Yinka Ladeinde, we’ll talk about what it’s like walking across these worlds, question why they’re considered different in the first place, and maybe build some bridges in the process. Find The Narrator Roundtable Website | …

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Ep 207: There Is A Lot Of Jambalaya (w/ Patryce Williams) 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Existing while narrating. Whether we identify as single, as coupled, or as otherwise entangled, we are all endeavoring to live a life while doing this beautiful work of audiobook narration. Patryce Williams joins our hosts on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable to discuss how creating time and space for life outside the booth can be a challenge…

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Ep 206: Human, In All Of The Stories (w/ Sanya Simmons) 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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Sometimes it’s more about the process than the actual destination, but sometimes they are equally important. Breaking into other genres as an audiobook narrator is definitely about creating career longevity and creative abundance, but it can also be a mode of connection. Sanya Simmons joins our hosts to discuss diversifying audiobook genres on this…

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Ep 205: When Bondage Meets Boundaries (w/ Sean Crisden) 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Performing romance and erotica is an experience that is almost always intended to titillate and can create a false sense of intimacy between narrator and reader. Sean Crisden joins us at The Narrator Roundtable to discuss how we navigate that delicate relationship, especially in the romance audiobook space. Find The Narrator Roundtable Website | Bl…

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Ep 204: The Deliciousness Is In The Tension (w/ Mary Jane Wells) 56:12

3M ago56:12

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The Romance genre, and its multitude of sub genres, has some of the most avid readers that consume ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers and audiobooks (sometimes simultaneously) with fervor. Our hosts discuss the many facets of the world of Romance for audiobook narrators with Mary Jane Wells on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable. Find The Narrator …

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Ep 203: It's Like the Wild, Wild West (w/ Lacy Laurel) 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

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That place where artistic expression and entrepreneurial enterprise merge for the independent author and the freelance audiobook narrator can be a wondrous and confounding thing. Lacy Laurel joins our hosts on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable to discuss where artistry and business become necessary partners for the freelance audiobook travers…

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Ep 202: No Known Cure for Multi-Hyphenatism (w/ Dani Martineck) 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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How do we respect privacy as a part of the creative process? How do we resist the constant pressure to capitalize on every creative endeavor? How do we decide what is personal and what is private? How do we allow our careers to be in service of our creative, personal, and communal well-being? Accomplished Narrator, Screenwriter, Playwright, Actor, …

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Ep 201: Be a Farmer, Not a Hunter (w/ Shiromi Arserio) 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

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There is no Audiobook University. When narrators want to improve their skills, make connections, find community, or connect with publishers, coaching and workshops are often the answer. But how do we determine which opportunities are worth our time, money, and vulnerability? Are we paying to learn, or just to gain access? Shiromi Arserio joins us a…

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TNR Live! (w/ guest Mark Sanderlin) 1:39:06

8M ago1:39:06

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Open Mic: Audio Description with Claudia Dunn 57:00

8M ago57:00

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Listen up to get the full picture as accomplished voice actor Claudia Dunn details the growing world of audio description for film and TV. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Ep 110: Booked & Busy (w/ Helen Laser) 1:14:21

9M ago1:14:21

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How’s your calendar looking? Are you cycling through feeling scattered and underworked, then feeling overbooked and overwhelmed? Our hosts dive into schedule and portfolio management with superstar Helen Laser on this episode of The Narrator Roundtable. Find The Narrator Roundtable Website | BlueSky | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Helen Las…

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Ep 109: Capital "A" Actors (w/ Eunice Wong) 1:06:58

9M ago1:06:58

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Audiobook narrators bring a world of performance experience to their work, but we don’t always get the credit that other performers receive. This week, we’re going to crack open the craft of audiobooks with our guest Eunice Wong as we remember the true power of our work behind the mic. Mentioned in this episode: Can We Please Put an End to Overperf…

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Ep 108: There Is No Gold Watch (w/ Hillary Huber & Dara Brown) 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

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There has been an interesting expansion and contraction in narration opportunities over the past 20 years, from a handful of studio-based actors mostly in LA or New York, to a huge wave of new at-home narrators joining the industry. What does the current landscape look like to a narrator with decades of experience? And what does it look like to som…

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Ep 107: You Are Your Best Thing (w/ Gillian Williams) 1:04:08

9M ago1:04:08

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As narrators, one of the hardest parts of finding success in the industry is discovering our unique voice. And for us, the word “voice” can be used literally and metaphorically. What do I sound like AND what do I want to say through my work? How much of myself can I bring to each story? Is there an audience for someone who sounds like me? We welcom…

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Ep 106: Isn't It Lovely Being Human? (w/ Jennifer Blom) 57:20

9M ago57:20

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This week we welcome the accomplished narrator, director, engineer, and owner of Reaping Audiobooks to the table to discuss what we can learn from all the humans who play a part in creating an audiobook, the importance of sensitivity readers, and the current, as well as potential, ups and downs of AI in our craft, and how we can all look out for ea…

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Producer's Perspective: Erick Black (Dreamscape) 52:11

9M ago52:11

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Meet Director of Production Erick Black as we chat about casting, accessibility, favorite projects, and what’s new and coming up next at Dreamscape. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Ep 105: Finding Focus & Mending Mistakes (w/ Jeremy Carlisle Parker) 1:01:06

10M ago1:01:06

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At-home narration is more prevalent than ever, and working from home has its pros and cons. When you aren't in a controlled space being guided by professionals who are also helping to ease the burden of audiobook production, even a small distraction can result in lost productivity. How can narrators use what they've learned as actors to get back in…

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Coach's Corner with Jo Anna Perrin 59:36

10M ago59:36

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Meet native New Yorker Jo Anna Perrin who believes that rules are made to broken, as we tackle work that leads to more questions than answers. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Ep 104: And the Award Goes To... (w/ Deepti Gupta) 1:13:59

10M ago1:13:59

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We all want to be celebrated, but awards are a finite resource. On this episode of The Narrator Roundtable, we talk about our relationships to celebration, what inside of us yearns for accolades, how we feel about the yearning, and how we plan, dream, and define success in the wake of these realities. In this episode: Deepti's Instagram Post Find T…

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Ep 103: An Authentic Sounding Australian (w/ Kat Litrell) 56:26

10M ago56:26

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When we’re asked for a “neutral accent” or “no accent” what does that even mean? How can we all be more thoughtful in our approach to accents and dialects? In this episode of The Narrator Roundtable, we dive into the larger implications of which accents are asked for in audiobook narration, how they are asked for, when and why they are asked for, a…

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Keystone Episode with Lauri Jo Daniels (Fayetteville, AR) 56:50

10M ago56:50

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Lauri Jo Daniels reveals hometown history and matters of the heart in a conversation that defies definition, and that's just the beauty of it. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Ep 102: Brother, Can You Spare a Sample? (w/ Daniela Acitelli) 56:11

10M ago56:11

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We welcome the host of The Narrator’s Cup of Joe, Daniela Acitelli, to the roundtable for a frank discussion about working with co-narrators. It’s a delicate and challenging relationship to maintain, and it’s often long-distance, accomplished only through email, and can be with a total stranger. The rules are both simple and vague. There is oversig…

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Ep 101: Playing Your Part: Identity in Casting (w/ Joel Leslie Froomkin) 56:53

11M ago56:53

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Casting is a huge part of the audiobook production process—a narrator crafts the whole story—so it makes sense that authentic casting has been on the rise across audiobooks in recent years. But what does it mean to cast authentically, has this been happening consistently across the industry, and how do we look at our own roles in exploring the nuan…

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Open Mic: Grab a Cup of Joe with Daniela Acitelli 57:06

11M ago57:06

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Daniela Acitelli, host of YouTube show The Narrator's Cup of Joe, turns the tables by asking Emily a few questions of her own. Support the showAf Emily S.

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A New Hip, Young, Queer Narrator On The Scene | Introducing André Santana 26:08

11M ago26:08

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Nurturing Champion of Others | Introducing Kirt Graves 25:13

11M ago25:13

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Gail Shalan introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Kirt Graves. Find Kirt Graves Website | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Gail Shalan Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE? The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're brin…

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Can We Please Talk About Puppetry?! | Introducing Gail Shalan 24:03

11M ago24:03

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Deanna Anthony introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Gail Shalan. Find Gail Shalan Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Deanna Anthony Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE? The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the ta…

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Clearly A Narrator To Know | Introducing Deanna Anthony 30:18

11M ago30:18

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Lindsey Dorcus introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Deanna Anthony. Find Deanna Anthony Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok Find Lindsey Dorcus Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE? The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringing them to the table…

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The Best Thing I Got At APAC | Introducing Lindsey Dorcus 31:02

11M ago31:02

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Kirt Graves introduces The Narrator Roundtable audience to one of our five, rotating, permanent hosts, Lindsey Dorcus. Find Lindsey Dorcus Website | X (Twitter) | Instagram Find Kirt Graves Website | Facebook Narrator Page | X (Twitter) | Instagram | TikTok WHAT IS THE NARRATOR ROUNDTABLE? The audiobook industry is full of voices, and we're bringin…

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Dialect Deep Dive with Katherine Littrell: British RP 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Dialect coach and self-professed voice geek Katherine Littrell walks us through history and the human body to learn the basics of British RP. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Coach's Corner with Robin Miles (#2): Full BONUS Episode! 56:33

1y ago56:33

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Continuing the conversation with storied audiobook narrator, director, and coach Robin Miles. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Coach's Corner with Robin Miles (#1) 57:42

1y ago57:42

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The only thing better than having Robin Miles read you a story is having her tell you some from her life and legendary audiobook career. Support the showAf Emily S.

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Keystone Episode with Sarah Smith Nessel (Kansas City, MO) 1:10:43

1y ago1:10:43

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Sarah Smith Nessel gets us up-to-date on Kansas City and how she built the life and narration career of her dreams... literally. Support the showAf Emily S.

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The Nomad Narrator Trailer 0:50

1y ago0:50

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Support the showAf Emily S.

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My introduction to a world of seduction 2:20

2+ y ago2:20

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A preview of what’s in store for anyone out there who is interested in hearing stories of seduction from a man’s perspective.

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Quarantine Bae 9:05

5y ago9:05

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BIHHHHH they done shut down the whole outside!! I'm giving a quick recap on some dating suggestions and while there is no cure for the RONA, this may be a cure for your loneliness. TUNE IN!