How Do You Say That?!

Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

A fun podcast sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk for voiceovers, actors, podcasters - and anyone who has ever read a script out loud into a microphone! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a special guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips! Contact us with your questions and comments anytime - podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDYSTpodcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093692320140 Join us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hdystpodcast/ read less
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Richard Savage: The one with the Bitchy Narrator!
5d ago
Richard Savage: The one with the Bitchy Narrator!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richard Savage joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating the Wildcard Generator, playing a character who's out of vision, and bringing a dry script to life by humanising it.Our VO question this week is all about how you get a pronunciation right first time.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Airspace change is complex. It’s highly technical and often difficult to understand. The MAT1212 guidance isn’t easy to navigate, along with the expectation to co-ordinate with neighbouring airports. With the bar set high for stage 3 consultation, political engagement is key. Local and surrounding authorities have strong opinions - not to mention high profile MPs. And with the potential change of Government before January 2025, the political picture is complicated. Script 2Let me guess. Housemate used all your toothpaste again? We can’t have that.She thinks she can just get away with anything doesn’t she? She knows you won’t say anything because she knows you know it would only make things awkward. And neither of you want that do you?Here’s what you do. Edible sugar paste. Fairly cheap online. Mix with a teaspoon of mint flavouring. The result is something that looks like toothpaste… tastes like toothpaste - but is detrimental for your gums.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Originally from the UK, but moved to the Czech Republic in 2002 to become an English teacher, Richard became a voice over artist in 2010, reading audio guides for destinations around the Czech Republic. He has gone on to voice countless audio guides and corporate promos, many of which he also translates and proofreads, as well as doing radio imaging, commercials, e-learning, and character voices. Being a working musician meant that Richard already had the studio equipment and audio engineering know-how when the pandemic hit in 2020, and now he records and produces voice overs almost exclusively from home.Richard's Website Richard on YouTube @richardsavagevoice on Instagram @RichardSavageVO on TwitterThe full version of the film 'Teething Problems' that Richard narrated: https://youtu.be/8jq_-ZWn_ro?si=AUZwUJPnrLRemFs4&t=3748Resources:  Click here for the Wildcard Generator Here are the pronunciation guides we chatted about:
Sara Starling: The one with the Wildcard Poo Incident!
Nov 17 2023
Sara Starling: The one with the Wildcard Poo Incident!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sara Starling joins Sam and Mark to talk about voiceover in the dark recesses of space, and how to bring a real person to life when you're voicing their words!Our VO question this week is all about the average day in a voiceover's life!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1I don’t often get foxed, but I came mighty close on Sarabande for Dead Lovers. Now, the filming was done in Prague. And there’s a scene in it - the retreat from war. Now, to have a retreat, you need an army. And when you have an army, that means 300 extras. And when you have 300 extras, you need uniforms, tricorn hats and 300 pairs of buckled shoes. Clothes were still on ration, but I managed to get everything ... except the shoes. Oh, you could get two pairs here, half a dozen there. But 300? Script 2[Reporters talk in German, Italian and French] [Neil Armstrong recording]From walking on the moon [pause] to landing on Mars, silicones have played an integral part in taking us to space, pushing the boundaries of innovation and our knowledge of the universe.Derived from quartz extracted from the Earth's crust, silicones enable technologies that allow us to explore outer space [pause] and help us understand [pause] where we come from [pause] and where we are going. Silicones. A world of possibilities.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Sara Starling is a versatile and intuitive voice over artist with a whole clutch of awards under her feathers, and a voice that makes you feel as though all's well in the world. Sara's been voicing for 3 decades, starting her career at the BBC as a radio studio manager in the days when razors & sticky tape were all the rage, before becoming a BBC continuity announcer, newsreader & presentation director, pressing a lot of buttons along the way.Since 2006, she's been voicing for clients worldwide from her studio across all genres, for clients including Netflix, ITV, PepsiCo, Boots, Ocado, AstraZeneca, Sky Kids etc (that drama degree still comes in handy).From commercials to corporates, promos to fiendishly complex medical narration and fun-filled animation, she voices it all. She hopes you never have to hear her instructing you on how to use a defibrillator though!Her work? It's all about that magical human connection.Sara's Website @sara.starling.voiceover on Instagram @Voiceoverbird on Twitter Sara on YouTubeMark's demos & contact details:
Ramesh Mahtani: The one with the Six Metre Monster!
Nov 10 2023
Ramesh Mahtani: The one with the Six Metre Monster!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ramesh Mahtani joins Sam and Mark to talk about how much sell needs to go into telephony messaging, and rising levels of panic when your character comes face to face with a huge monster.Our VO question this week is all about the easiest ways to slip into character.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Rockshaw Estates opened back in 2008, when the housing market was in poor health… so we knew we’d have to offer an exceptional service if we were going to survive. 15 years on we’ve won over 30 awards for our outstanding customer service. For an estate agent you can really count on, visit rockshaw.com.Script 2MR TANWAR (out of breath and terrified)Aaaaaargh! [a beat] I-I-I’ve just seen a monster. In Blackbury! (calmer but still panicked) I, I was… I was digging my way out of my house…when I spotted this… huge, white creature, sniffing around my dustbins!He was at least six metres tall! With horrible, scary eyes!(Mr Tanwar points towards the dustbins:)That’s where I saw it. But it’s vanished…It could bite your head off with its teeth… it’s six metres tall!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Originally from India, Ramesh’s family settled in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the early 1970’s. Although his early schooling was in a Spanish medium, Ramesh continued his studies in England and then furthered his education in the USA. This was where he made his first public broadcasts as a newsreader on live student radio. It wasn’t until much later that he went full time into voice over.Continued learning and developing a solid work ethic of always doing his very best, have allowed him to build a client network spanning over 25 countries. Being honest in what he does and by going the extra mile have been the foundation of a fulfilling and productive path in life. Working from a pro home studio with all the bells and whistles, Ramesh realizes he has struck professional nirvana, following a voice over career he loves with a passion.Ramesh's Website @rameshmahtanivo on Instagram @rameshmahtanivo on Instagram Ramesh on YouTubeMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Katie Flamman: The One with Alice Through the Looking Glass
Nov 3 2023
Katie Flamman: The One with Alice Through the Looking Glass
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katie Flamman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the intricacies of storytelling inside and outside the corporate world, and we showcase the amazing project from Brad Shaw as he produces Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through The Looking Glass" with no less than 175 different voice actors.Our VO question this week is all about the tricks of making a corporate script become a proper story, but without the Once Upon a Time element!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1As companies strive to rely less on fossil raw materials, Carlton offers certification to track the use of alternative feedstock throughout the value chain to final products.Within the supply chain, companies have three options to manage certified alternative feedstock.One: Physical segregation ensures that certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are kept separate throughout the entire supply chain.Two: During controlled blending, certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are mixed. At all times, the physical content of certified alternative feedstock is known and monitored.Script 2Number two: you pulled Snowdrop away by the tail just as I had put down the saucer of milk before her! What, you were thirsty, were you? How do you know she wasn’t thirsty too? Now for number three: you unwound every bit of the worsted while I wasn’t looking!‘That’s three faults, Kitty, and you’ve not been punished for any of them yet. You know I’m saving up all your punishments for Wednesday week—Suppose they had saved up all my punishments!’ she went on, talking more to herself than the kitten. ‘What would they do at the end of a year? I should be sent to prison, I suppose, when the day came. **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Katie Flamman is a storyteller. A pro voiceover artist and presenter, she works mostly with corporate clients, telling their stories from her broadcast quality studio. She is a trained broadcast journalist with a background in TV news. She loves narrating documentaries, working at live events as Voice of God, and hosting her own podcast, Storytelling for Business. She has 2 studio cats, Monkey and Pickle!Katie's Website @KatieFlamman on Instagram @KatieFlamman on Twitter Katie on YouTube Katie's podcast: https://katieflamman.co.uk/the-storytelling-for-business-podcast/Resources: Details of Brad Shaw's "Alice Through the Looking Glass"...
Blanche Anderson: The one with the Halloween Screamer!
Oct 27 2023
Blanche Anderson: The one with the Halloween Screamer!
In this Halloween special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scottish voice actor Blanche Anderson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the spooktacular scripts falling into our inboxes, the variety of ghouls, witches, zombies and goblins we can conjure out of our mouths, and the crossover between audio drama and audio books!Our VO question this week is inspired by Blanche, because she's dyslexic. We're asking what fonts and other methods can make sight reading easier, and how can producers and script-writers help people with dyslexia.We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1After two days of pleasant rambling over grassy downs and along  narrow by-lanes, they came out on the high road.  They were strolling along, the Mole by the horse's head…when they saw a small cloud of dust advancing on them at incredible speed. With a blast of wind and a whirl of sound it was on them! The horse reared and plunged driving the cart backwards towards the ditch. Then, there was a deafening crash - and the cart lay on its side in the ditch, a complete wreck.Script 2At Nice Activity this Halloween, experience ghostly ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Ow... Who put that there? Ahem... Join Nice Activity Ghost Hunt Spooktacular, until the thirty-first of October. With hair-raising photo ops, ghostly projections and more, it’s frightening fun for everyone. And you could win tickets for two adults and two children – just creep on over to Nice Activity.com Muahahaha... (coughs) **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Blanche Anderson is a multi-award-winning Scottish Voiceover Artist with over 11 years’ experience. North of the border she is the female station voice for BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds and the voice of Lidl till-points. Blanche also works internationally and has voiced everything from radio, TV and cinema commercials, to corporate training videos, radio drama productions, IVR, gaming, audio description, animation and crowd ADR. Clients have included Amazon, Chromebook, Samsung and HSBC.Blanche's Website@ScottishBlanche on InstagramMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Emily Jardine: The one with the Killer & the Corgi!
Oct 20 2023
Emily Jardine: The one with the Killer & the Corgi!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine joins Sam and Mark to talk about the dark side of true crime documentaries, the lighter side of puppy personification, and in a run up to next week's Halloween episode, we explore the wet sound of Igor!Our VO question this week is all about auditions! From the expert casting ears of Emily and Sam, how many takes should you do, should you slate, and so much more!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1A killer can come in many forms. From the Visionaries, to the Mission Oriented. Hedonists, To the desire for power and control. A trait is often shared between these abhorrent individuals. A trait which strikes fear into our hearts. Their innate ability to blend amongst humanity. From a single glance, you may think nothing of them. You might even trust them. Until it is far too late. Script 2Dear Henry I'm Charlie, a Corgi puppy who is quite new to the whole dry food feeding thing. I only like to eat the best of the best and I'm worried that my parents aren't feeding me the right food. Call me high maintenance, but I want a food that ticks all the boxes: tasty, keeps my coat lovely and shiny, my 'parcels' firm, and helps me develop as I grow into a bigger dog. Does such a food exist or are my expectations simply too high?Best wishes,Charlie x **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Emily is an award-winning voice artist, actor and voiceover coach, represented by 43 agents across 12 countries. While Emily’s performance career began when she was little, by the age of 26 Emily was also an established voiceover producer, casting director & talent manager, producing multi-million-pound advertising campaigns around the world. Emily won the Inspiration Award 2022 and was nominated as FVO of the Year 2023. When Emily isn’t in the booth, she loves baking, reading and adopting small furries. She is also a complete Queen & Freddie Mercury nerd.Emily's Website @emily__jardine on Instagram @emily_jardine on Twitter Emily's Facebook page Emily on YouTubeMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
Oonagh O'Flaherty: The one with the Annoying Rankles!
Oct 13 2023
Oonagh O'Flaherty: The one with the Annoying Rankles!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Northern Irish voice actor Oonagh O'Flaherty joins Sam and Mark to talk about scripts that contain annoying rankles, the long lost summer and how to deal with a poetry-style commercial.Our VO question this week is all about the importance of being able to edit your audio.We’d love you to join in and give us an idea fo a wildcard genre - either DM Sam or mark on social media, or send your suggestion to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Are vegetarians and vegans getting enough vitamin B12? While choosing a vegetarian or vegan diet may have many health benefits, there are also certain nutritional challenges.The recommended daily intake for vitamin B12 is only 2 micrograms, but you would be surprised to know what this little amount is able to do in our body. Vegetarians and vegans can easily become vitamin B12-deficient, simply because the vitamin is only found in animal food sources. If you consume a strictly plant-based diet, you are hard-pressed to cover your need for this particular nutrient.Script 2Could summer surprise you?If you go with the flow, Could it thrill and delight you? Could summer surprise you? If dreams take flight, Could you soar like the birds do? Could summer surprise you? If you drink it all in, Could the good times find you? Could summer surprise you? If you make time for play, (And an ice cream or two) Said as an aside Could you leave cares behind you? To find a National Trust place near you, search National Trust NI**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Oonagh O'Flaherty is a Northern Irish voice actor with over 20 years experience in telling stories and making texts come to life. Ever since taking up speech and drama as a wee girl she's long been passionate about taking listeners on a journey.With academic accolades from Guildhall and New Era Speech and Drama, a graduate of Ulster University with a BA in Film and Media she's well versed in many roles on or off the camera and on mic. An improv enthusiast, Oonagh thrives on bringing characters to life and making stuff up, next only to her hobby as an international woman of mystery!! A keen sportswoman, she can often be found on roller skates, in the gym or in a field with a bat and ball - fitting that her most recent client should be The National Trust! Team work makes the dream work and Oonagh can't wait to collaborate with you! Oonagh's Website @voiceoveroonagh on Instagram Oonagh's Facebook pageMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:
Phil Rowe: The one with the Compelling Welsh King!
Oct 6 2023
Phil Rowe: The one with the Compelling Welsh King!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Welsh voice actor Phil Rowe joins Sam and Mark to talk about the changing face of audio guides, powerful natural accents, and how to cope with difficult placenames in a script. Our wildcards include dialling the Welsh up to the max, and a superb vintage style never heard before!Our VO question this week is all about what kind of mics you have, and how many!We’d love you to suggest a wildcard style or genre for a future episode - either DM Mark or Sam on our socials or send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1“This is a truly splendid abbey, is it not? I have travelled all over the kingdom, and visited many abbeys. But rarely have I seen one as fine as this.My ancestor, Edward III, transformed this. He made it into a beautiful resting place for his father, Edward II, who is buried here.They began their work right here. They remodelled the South Transept first, as a kind of experiment before they tackled the rest of the East End. All this magnificence was a grand stage for Edward II’s tomb. But I’ll tell you more about the tomb when we get there…” Script 2This isn't just any vodka. The Eastern Delights vodka is a symbol of Pan-Asian craftsmanship, where each ingredient is meticulously chosen from the finest offerings across the continent.In a blend that pays homage to the East, the Eastern Delights Vodka is triple blended with distillates of exotic longan honey from Taiwan, robust barley from the towering Tibetan highlands, and an extraordinary mixture of different potatoes. To perfect the blend, it's proofed with the ultra-soft water that flows from the picturesque Sakurajima Peninsula in Kagoshima, Japan.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: One way or another, Phil has been using his voice professionally since childhood, usually singing, until illness forced him to hang up his gigging boots in 2017.Eager to somehow continue using his voice as an expressive tool, Phil was drawn to voiceover and grew a new career from his own studio. Since then Phil has served hundreds of happy clients all over the globe, in English and in Welsh, with voiceovers to lend their projects gravitas, depth and emotion.While his voice has covered many aspects of the industry, Phil especially enjoys scripts that call for a little drama and allow him to explore the full range of his versatility.Phil's Website Phil on YouTube @Philrowevoice on Instagram Phil's Facebook page @RoweVoice on TwitterMark's demos & contact details:
Kerry Hutchinson: The one where the Tips Keep Coming!
Sep 29 2023
Kerry Hutchinson: The one where the Tips Keep Coming!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kerry Hutchinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different styles of narration for audiobooks, how to pull back time in a script so you have more for the end, and our wildcards embrace mad professors, pirates and the late-great Joyce Grenfell!Our VO question this week is all about what your favourite audiobook is, and why.We’d love you to suggest a wildcard we could use in the show - either DM Mark or Sam on social media or send your suggestion to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Triumphantly Caroline lifted her finger from the fine italic type. There was nothing to mar the success of this afternoon. Not only had she taken the car out alone for the first time, driving unerringly on the right-hand side of the road, but what she had achieved was not a simple drive but a cultural excursion. She had taken the Italian guidebook Neville was always urging on her and hesitantly, haltingly, she had managed to piece out enough of the language to choose a route that took in four well-thought-of frescoes, two universally admired campaniles, and one wooden crucifix in a village church quite a long way from the main road. It was not, after all, such a bad thing that a British Council meeting had kept Neville in Florence. Script 2These days, time is a precious commodity.It’s difficult to balance work, life and play, but enjoying quality rest and relaxation is essential for our overall well-being.We need downtime – time for ourselves – time for De-Stress.At Mindful of West End, most De-Stress recliners come in multiple sizes for the perfect fit. Relax your body, free your mind and discover the ultimate in comfort in the De-Stress Studio at Mindful**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Born into a military family, Kerry Hutchinson's childhood took him to Germany and the Far East. And Kerry's own pre-VO careers took him back there, as well as to the Middle East, Korea, the US, and sub-Saharan Africa. All this has helped enrich Kerry's multicultural and international business cultural experience. Hence his 'well-travelled' description on his website.A trained actor and voice actor, Kerry is very keen on narration, including corporates, explainers, audioguides, commercials, character voices. He speaks German as a second language and he's well-versed in a range of British accents, including his native Yorkshire.Kerry 's Website Kerry 's Facebook pageResources: These are the audiobooks we love:Kerry: 'The Five - the untold stories of the women killed by Jack The Ripper' by Hallie Rubenhold. Narrated by Louise BrealeyMark: 'A Christmas Carol' (Simon & Schuster Edition) by Charles Dickens. Narrated by Patrick StewartSam: 'The Ruby in the Smoke' By Philip Pullman. Narrated by Anton LesserMark's demos & contact details:
Katy Maw: The one with the Smelly Cadaver!
Sep 22 2023
Katy Maw: The one with the Smelly Cadaver!
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katy Maw joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding our quiz show personas, how to voice successfully despite personal tragedies, and making sure you approach a script with conviction because "If you hold back people hear it".Our VO question this week is all about whether it's worth taking a travel kit away with you on holiday.We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1·Welcome contestant! Have you got what it takes to take on our quiz?·Hello there! Are you ready for a quizzing good time?·Let’s welcome our next contestant!·It's time, to GET QUIZZY!!!·It’s time to give the wheel another spin.·Round it goes, round it goes. Where it stops, nobody knows!·Let’s hope you get a better category this time.·Oooh, the anticipation is killing me!Script 2There are 6 primary gases that have the most significant impact on the distinctive odour of a decaying body. These are:Cadaverine (rotting fish odour)Putrescine (faeces odour)Indole (sticky sweet odour)Hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg odour)Methanethiol (rotting cabbage odour)Dimethyl disulphide & Trisulphide (foul garlic odour)By far the most common gases that contribute to the putrid smell of a cadaver are cadaverine & putrescine.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Katy has been voicing for 24 years now after becoming a classically trained actor in London. She works daily, predominantly on corporate & commercial scripts & has voiced literally thousands of local & National radio ads over the years and she works across all other mediums of voicing, like e-learning and IVR, narration and dubbing/ADR. She has been seen & heard on television and film sporadically over the years (Sherlock, Eastenders) and has, in more recent years, started voicing video games and audio drama as she gets back into her dramatic acting.Her clients include Amazon, Blizzard, Warhammer, ASDA, T K Maxx, Global, Bauer, ITV & the BBC, but that is just the tip of the Blue Chip iceberg. A natural RP speaker but equally at home using accents particular when she gets to use her Bristolian home town accent! Katy's Website @katy.maw on Instagram Katy's Facebook page @KatyMawMedia on TwitterResources:  Howjasay Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: