The VOHeroes Podcast
Voice over is a heroes' journey. Make it your journey. Actor, voice talent and storytelling coach David H. Lawrence XVII takes you on a journey each episode into the art, commerce, science and mindset of voice over as a performing art, and as a profession and business. Presented by VOHeroes.com.
Episodes
254 episodes
13262: Be Like Miss Johnson: Write Your Own Textbook
Hey there, hero!Space mathematician Katherine Johnson said, about the new strategies, tactics and calculation being created for the moon landing, “There were no textbooks, so we had to write one.”Ever faced something brand new in ...
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Season 29
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Episode 13262
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5:53
13261: Have You Limited Your Circle Of Competence?
Hey there, hero!You’ve met people in our business who’ve been trained to say yes to everything.When asked what they are best at, they never say never. They say yes to anything. They can play any role, voice any character, write in...
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Season 29
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Episode 13261
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5:51
13260: We Face Daunting Numbers
Hey there, hero!The people who aren’t in our line of work simply don't understand the kinds of numbers we face every day.Actors, voice talent, casting, directors/producers...there are a lot of people who want to do what we do. And...
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Season 29
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Episode 13260
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6:52
13259: The Weird Twists That Landed Me HEROES
Hey there, hero!Deciding to pursue a performance related career also guarantees an immense amount of weirdness.You can't even begin to predict what's going to happen, like you can in some more traditional lines of work.In t...
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Season 29
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Episode 13259
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8:20
13258: The First 95 vs The Last 5: An Unexpected Split
Hey there, hero!The amount of effort it takes to learn something new, and to become facile at something, can seem like a humongous effort; once you get to a point of competence, you can and should feel really good about that accomplishme...
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Season 29
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Episode 13258
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6:29
13257: Mac And Cheese Or Chicken Fingers: What Else Is There?
Hey there, hero!As kids, our parents often gave us limited choices (if they want to save valuable time and keep their sanity).But you're not a kid anymore.If you're trying to decide between a couple of presented options, th...
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Season 29
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Episode 13257
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3:40
13256: Expect Nothing. Enjoy Everything.
Hey there, hero!I just got a really convenient, healthy, awesome phrase dropped in my lap.It immediately made sense, and helped me soothe any anguish I have (not much, but it rears its ugly head from time to time) about the uncert...
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Season 29
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Episode 13256
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4:38
13255: Treat Showbiz With All The Suspicion It Deserves
Hey there, hero!One of our most famous and revered actors used the title of this podcast as the answer to a question asked of him by an industry rag.The question was, “What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about the busin...
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Season 29
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Episode 13255
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3:34
13254: Content: The More Personal, The More Universal
Hey there, hero!Early in my career in radio, I thought the more inclusive and general I was with my on-air content, the more people I’d attract.I learned that having the audacity to bring my own very personal sensibilities to ever...
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Season 29
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Episode 13254
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5:59
13253: How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Ratings And Reviews
Hey there, hero!The audience is listening (and watching and reading). And social media and review sites allow them to criticize, rate and review your artwork.And there are always outspoken members of the audience who have things t...
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Season 29
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Episode 13253
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7:51
13252: The Simple Math Around Taking A Shot
Hey there, hero!So you want to try something new, or do something you’ve never done before, or finally get off your keester and create the first of something.You might not realize how infinitely powerful that action is.And ...
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Season 29
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Episode 13252
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4:13
13251: How I Easily Add A Full Body Shot To My On-Camera Audition Slates
Hey there, hero!Sometimes, a little thing can be a puzzler, and can be annoying, and when you figure out how to solve it, can be a bit embarrassing.For years, I didn’t enjoy the notion of shooting a vertical full body shot for my ...
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Season 29
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Episode 13251
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3:14
13250: The Doubly Wonderful Week Of Ms. Karen Merritt
Hey there, hero!If you don’t know by now, one of my favorite hobbies is to brag on my VOHeroes Pro clients.(Given how real the struggle is to be a professional performer, and how we constantly have to manage our mindset when we in...
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Season 29
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Episode 13250
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17:22
13249: How Hard Can This Be?
Hey there, hero!Ever notice how some people look at acting, voice over or writing and think it’s a snap……and not that hard to do?I had an aunt that would make snide comments like “Oh, I could do that. Who would think that’s...
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Season 29
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Episode 13249
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5:35
13248: The One Car You Cannot Learn To Drive In
Hey there, hero!To get from here to there, to move forward (or even, sometimes, backwards), we need to be in a state of motion.Not standing still, but rather moving toward our goal.That sometimes takes bravery.Like w...
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Season 29
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Episode 13248
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4:46
13247: André De Shields: Three Rules Of Life
Hey there, hero!The Broadway actor André De Shields has quietly made a stunning career out of performing on one of the most exclusive sets of stages in the world, and although he’s a Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-award winning actor, he’s not ...
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Season 29
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Episode 13247
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3:55
13246: Hat, Haircut Or Tattoo?
Hey there, hero!Permanence. Import. Outcomes. Results.We make lots of decisions, and we talk a lot about the size of those small, medium and large decisions - but another way of looking at them is…permanence.The long lastin...
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Season 29
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Episode 13246
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5:05
13245: A 45 Minute 10K Takes You Just As Far As A 90 Minute 10K Does
Hey there, hero!Math.Some people love it, and some people scratch their head over it.But this particular math concept is simple: distance is distance, no matter how much time it takes.In a race, the fastest contestan...
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Season 29
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Episode 13245
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4:36
13244: What’s The One Rookie Mistake You Wish You Hadn’t Made?
Hey there, hero!Looking back at when you were just starting out with something can be heartwarming and lovely as you reflect on how far you’ve come.Or, it can be regretful and cringeworthy, as you think about the rookie mistakes y...
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Season 29
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Episode 13244
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5:01
13243: Trevor Says There’s Nothing Quite As Satisfying As This
Hey there, hero!Sometimes, the most casual comments can be the most powerful.The moments of conversation that are the least charged can sometimes be monumental.I had one of those moments in a recent co-working session with ...
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Season 29
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Episode 13243
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4:07
13242: Survey: How Is AI Actually Affecting You?
Hey there, hero!We’re a few years in on the AI onslaught.No doubt, you have had thoughts on this, both as an artist and as a lover of art.And, I’d be surprised if your thoughts haven’t changed and become more informed and n...
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Season 29
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Episode 13242
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3:40
13241: Acceptable Excuses
Hey there, hero!So there’s that thing you don’t want to do.That task that seems insurmountable, that conversation that seems uncomfortable, that project that seems confusing and messy.So you put it off.What do you te...
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Season 29
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Episode 13241
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4:32
13240: The View Changes Once You Start Walking
Hey there, hero!Along the lines of what I've mentioned in the past, the rules change as our journey progresses, a hiker once said a version of the title of this episode.The scenery is going to be different as you move through your...
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Season 29
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Episode 13240
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4:04
13239: Just Pick One.
Hey there, hero!Sometimes, it’s not just A or B, one or the other.You can often be presented with and virtually frozen in place by a stunning and varied array of options in life, and if you’re confused by all the choices, that ove...
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Season 29
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Episode 13239
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3:44
13238: What Meditation, Driving and Task Management Have In Common
Hey there, hero!“Return to the breath.”It’s a common phrase that helps you get back to your center when you’re meditating or doing any sort of calming technique.We self correct when driving as well - watching the wheel, mak...
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Season 29
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Episode 13238
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7:38