Best J Michael Collins Podcasts (2025)

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J. Michael Collins: The one with the Atmospheric Juice! 35:23

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In Ep 128 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, J. Michael Collins joins Sam and Mark to talk about fishy fingers, creating an evocative atmopshere to resonate with the words on the page, and how testing an A-read and a B-read can be really helpful in a script that will tickle Seinfeld fans! Our VO question this week is al…

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Ep 129 Trailer - Nano Nagle (out 11th July) 0:45

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Short trailer for Episode 129 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nano Nagle. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Ep 128 Trailer - J. Michael Collins (out 4th July) 0:41

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Short trailer for Episode 128 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and J. Michael Collins Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 227: Avoiding Probate Nightmares with Cameron Zabko 47:47

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Having an estate plan is very important. It ensures not only that your legacy is protected, but that you've planned for disruptions in your health and well being while you're alive. It's part of making sure that you are prepared for life's challenges (and the ultimate end of your life). But how you draft and prepare that plan can make a difference …

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Deryn Oliver: The one with the Accent Conundrum! 34:43

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In ep 127 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Deryn Oliver joins Sam and Mark to give some top advice on what to do when a script is massively over-written. We worry about a commercial script becoming too cheesey, Mark heads back to the West Midlands for a script that could be geographically anywhere - and Deryn reveals …

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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review 1:46:26

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Ep 127 Trailer - Deryn Oliver (out 27th June) 0:48

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Short trailer for Episode 127 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Deryn Oliver. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Sean Antony: The one with the Trip-Up Telemetry! 33:28

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In ep 126 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sean Antony joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between traditional and modern e-learning, what happens when you demonise a word, why offering up choices to a director is a good idea, creating a character from a picture and we play with a wide ranging set of accen…

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Ep 126 Trailer - Sean Antony (out 20th June) 0:50

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Short trailer for Episode 126 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sean Antony. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 226: Handling Inherited Wealth with Chase Collins 43:57

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According to research done by the authors of the book *The Millionaire Next Door,* 70% of American millionaires are first generation. This means that in most instances wealth is not being effectively passed down to the next generation, as it is not being preserved. That generation doesn't know how to handle that much money (how many lottery winners…

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Comfort in Chaos: Trauma, Recovery & Love of Country with Special Guest Tyler Grey 1:21:02

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Tyler Grey grew up struggling in the rough town of Bakersfield, California. The military seemed like the perfect answer...a way out of his difficult situation, and an outlet to help him protect others. The chance to be one of the good guys. After serving with the Army Rangers and the elite Delta Force, a battlefield injury resulted in his exit from…

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Laura Doman: The one with the Snapping Elastic! 29:59

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In ep 125 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, American voice actor Laura Doman joins Sam and Mark from Atlanta to talk about lingerie, the loss of a family pet and how bringing warm and fuzzy sometimes isn't easy because the script wording is hard and corporate. We have fun with Vikings, Egyptologists and witness a cater…

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Ep 125 Trailer - Laura Doman (out 13th Jun) 0:50

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Short trailer for Episode 125 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Laura Doman. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer) 1:11:47

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Lisa Shingler: The one with the Rubber Outfit! 34:44

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In ep 124 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lisa Shingler joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between an in-vision presenter script and a documentary voiceover script. How to mix gravitas with real emotion... How words like Smooth and Duvet roll off the tongue... and how a crisis of confidence can affect yo…

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Ep 124 Trailer - Lisa Shingler (out 6th Jun) 0:46

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Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lisa Shingler. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Corinne Wilkinson: The one with the Balloon Animal! 33:23

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In ep 123 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Corinne Wilkinson joins Sam and Mark with some ASMR that makes our toes curl, a courtroom drama that is far from obvious, and we head into space with the vast expanse of our undiscovered universe. Our wildcards include a disinterested building inspector and a frog chorus to t…

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Ep 123 Trailer - Corinne Wilkinson (out 30th May) 0:49

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Short trailer for Episode 123 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Corinne Wilkinson. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:27:36

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Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Episode 225: Creating Your Income Snowball with Tanisha Souza 45:11

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There are only so many hours in a day, and sometimes, even with a second job, it can be hard to make enough money to achieve financial freedom for yourself and your family. One way to get past this problem is to disconnect time from money and start generating passive income. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk with former practicing la…

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Nikki Mills & Jess Lambert: The one with the Live Studio Audience! 31:49

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In ep 122 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we depart from our usual format a little - and record as-live from One Voice 25 in London with TWO guests! Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert join Sam and Mark to read two very different scripts. We head to Wales for a battle of wills with a doctor's receptionist and get a French t…

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Hold the Line: The Border Crisis in Trump's 2nd Term with Special Guest Todd Bensman 54:50

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Center for Immigration Studies Senior National Security Fellow Todd Bensman returns to the program to discuss the continually evolving situation along the US-Mexico Border. Bensman has studied the crisis and the response to it between multiple administrations, and talks about how things are changing in Donald Trump's second Presidential term, as we…

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Ep 122 Trailer - Nikki Mills & Jess Lambert (out 23rd May) 0:31

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Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert... recorded as-live at this year's One Voice Conference... and with an audience of esteemed VOs as well! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & co…

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:09:55

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Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Stephane Cornicard: The one with the Kitty Cat Club! 36:21

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In ep 121 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and director Stephane Cornicard joins Sam and Mark to direct them through a specifically written gaming side... full of emotion and hidden depths. He shows us how to access a more nuanced performance - and then notches it up several gears when we use the same scri…

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Ep 121 Trailer - Stephane Cornicard (out 16th May) 0:44

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Short trailer for Episode 121 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephane Cornicard. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 224: Breaking Free from the Financial Treadmill with Bill Westrom 53:28

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No matter how hard they try, a majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and even more don't feel secure with money. With no money left over after the bills are paid, it makes it nearly impossible to save for the future and reach long term financial independence. That's why in this episode of the podcast I talk with financial expert Bi…

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Martin Whiskin: The one with the P.G. Rated Stories! 30:19

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In ep 120 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martin Whiskin joins Sam and Mark to talk about why tackling telephony in new and innovative ways can delight your clients... we head into a boxing ring to get into as big a character as we can... and we tow the PG line in some of our stories!! Our VO question this week is al…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…

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Ep 120 Trailer - Martin Whiskin (out 9th May) 0:45

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Short trailer for Episode 120 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martin Whiskin. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Michael Scott - Episode 70 39:05

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By J. Michael Collins

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Where There's Smoke: The DC/Vatican Corruption Connection with Mike McCormick 36:06

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On the eve of the Papal Conclave in the wake of the funeral of Pope Francis, former White House stenographer Mike McCormick joins to talk about his latest book, An Almost Insurmountable Evil: How Obama's Deep State Defiled the Catholic Church and Executed the Wuhan Plandemic, an examination of the backroom connections between members of the Obama &…

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Elroy "Spoonface" Powell: The one with the Muffin Pants! 33:48

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In ep 119 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Elroy "Spoonface" Powell joins Sam and Mark to talk about jumping from character to character in an instant, we find out exactly what "Muffin Pants" really are in what Sam thinks might be the most fun script we've ever had, and Spoon brings a Barry White depth that we had to …

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Christy Harst - Episode 69 29:05

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Ep 119 Trailer - Elroy "Spoonface" Powell (out 2nd May) 0:49

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Short trailer for Episode 119 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Elroy "Spoonface" Powell. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 223: Getting Your Kids Saving Early with Timothy Smith 51:05

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The sooner kids learn about financial literacy the better. They have a greater chance of maintaining financial freedom and independence in their adult lives. But this goes beyond budgeting, spending, and knowing how credit works; it includes saving for short and long term goals. So to find out more about what parents can do to educate their childre…

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Sharon Dominey: The one with the Career Pivot! 32:49

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In ep 118 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sharon Dominey joins Sam and Mark and gives us a fun fact for tennis lovers, some mother daughter character work, and an informational for people who have English as a second language! Plus, we go to a school playground, a boxing ring, and up 36,000 feet in the wildcards! Our…

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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 2:39:59

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…

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Ep 118 Trailer - Sharon Dominey (out 25th Apr) 0:46

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Short trailer for Episode 118 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sharon Dominey. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Alix Perry: The one with the Big Boy Pallets! 33:29

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In ep 117 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alix Perry joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script that half the population would never get to read! We make industrial pallets sound out of this world and reveal a guaranteed way to make your audience think about the product or service you're talking about! Our VO question…

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Ep 117 Trailer - Alix Perry (out 18th Apr) 0:51

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Short trailer for Episode 117 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alix Perry. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 222: Lowering Your Tax Bill with Frank Buchholz 37:02

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Tax time can be very stressful for folks, especially if they owe money. For those struggling with debt and trying to pay the bills, it is even worse. But it may not always have to be. Tax planning throughout the year is a good idea if you want to minimize your taxes (or maximize your refund) when you ultimately file your return. That's why in this …

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André Refig: The one with the Over Inflated Balloon! 34:14

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In ep 116 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, André Refig joins Sam and Mark to explore the musicality of an infomercial call to action… and how to create proper characterisation within a mobile-phone video game. There's also an astounding stretchy-to-the-point-of-bursting wildcard! Our VO question this week is all about…

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Ep 116 Trailer - André Refig (out 11th Apr) 0:49

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Short trailer for Episode 116 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and André Refig. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:49:40

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the book The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways" (1:08:16), "Not …

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Susanne Schick: The one where We Get Lost in the Middle! 30:55

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In ep 115 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sue Schick joins Sam and Mark to talk about what happens when you lock into one way of doing a script and you can't quite escape from it, there's a windy fun fact, we explore a historical museum audio guide, and there's a surprise for Sam when we ask if you speak differently …

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Spittin' Truth on the White Privilege Album with AJ Rice 37:52

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AJ Rice is always loud, constantly witty, usually funny, and often controversial. As president & CEO of Publius Media, he's become one of the go-to names in conservative PR and media outreach, and he's also a published author. He joins the show to talk about his newest book, "The White Privilege Album," how it was inspired by the increasingly divis…

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Ep 115 Trailer - Susanne Schick (out 4th Apr) 0:49

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Short trailer for Episode 115 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susanne Schick Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinBy Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Episode 221: How Federal Workers Can Transition to the Private Sector with Bonnie Negron 39:21

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President Trump's efforts to downsize the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency has a lot of federal workers nervous. Many of them have built a career with the government and spent years in public service. The thought of transitioning to the private sector, should they receive a pink slip, can be very stressful. That's …

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Janine Cooper-Marshall: The one with the Welsh Dragon on a Train! 34:27

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In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus …