Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea
Speaking Of... is a show about how we use our voices both in performance and in everyday life. Through conversations with performers, teachers, and anyone who has a voice, voice and speech coach Ryan O'Shea explores questions about how our voices and the ways we speak help shape and express our identity. Can someone's voice tell you whether or not they're a good person? Is there any way to change how you sound without feeling inauthentic? We'll examine these questions and many more in the course of the show by combining practical exercises and conceptual discussions about what it means to utilize your voice.
Podcasting since 2019 • 20 episodes
Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea
Latest Episodes
“Why was James Corden’s performance in Netflix’s THE PROM offensive to gay people?” with Tim Murray
In this episode I’m joined by my talented & deeply funny friend Tim Murray. Tim is an actor, comedian, podcast host and all-around wonderful performer. Tim and I both watched the Netflix film based on the Broadway musical, The Prom...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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“Is there such a thing as a ‘natural’ accent?” with Kevin Clayette
In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime client and friend, Kevin Clayette. Kevin is an actor originally from the French-speaking island of New Caledonia. He’s also lived in Australia, England, and now the US and he asked the question, “Is th...
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Episode 18
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“How do I manipulate the volume of my voice?” with Dominick Bailey
In this episode, I’m joined my friend, Dominick Bailey. Dominick is an actor, dancer, writer, and clinical pharmacist who asked the question, “How do I manipulate the volume of my voice?” Most of the time that I talk to clients about volume, it...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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“What are your thoughts on the [So-Called] African-American Vernacular of English?” with Rachel Finley
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Rachel Finley. Rachel is an actor, director, spoken-word artist, writer, and teacher specializing in acting, voice, and speech. Rachel is currently researching dial...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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“Why do we make assumptions about individual’s race based on how they sound?” with Brandon Piper
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends, Brandon Piper. In this episode, Brandon asked the question, “Why do we make assumptions about people’s race based on how they sound?” We talk about the...
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Episode 15
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