Life as an Independent Vet with Dr. Beth
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“Create the things you wish existed.” What happens when a little girl obsessed with animals grows up, faces down fear, and builds a vet clinic on a dream? In this episode, Beth Barrett shares her story of grit, independence, and what it really means to live in alignment with your values. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with veterinarian and entrepreneur Beth Barrett about her decades-long career, her passion for animals, and the power of doing hard things. From...
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Gen X Women Who Kick Ass with Oonagh Duncan
The RebelRebel Podcast
“Weight loss isn’t controversial in science, only on social media.” What happens when a former smoker and self-described non-athlete turns into one of Canada’s most refreshing voices in fitness and habit formation? In this episode, I talk with Oonagh Duncan about Gen X women, body neutrality, the power of pleasure, and her dream of fronting an 80s hair band at brunch. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Oonagh Duncan—fitness coach, author of Healthy as...
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Copywriting Without Borders with Rachel Allen
The RebelRebel Podcast
“It’s never going to be as hard as you think it is.” What happens when a theater nerd from Appalachia drops out of college, moves to Hong Kong with $200, and discovers people will actually pay her to write? In this episode, I talk with Rachel Allen about words, travel, and building a business from scratch. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Rachel Allen, a writer, fractional CMO, and founder of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting. Rachel’s path has been...
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Seven Startups and a Standup with Mary McCorvey
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“You have a finite number of heartbeats. There are infinite possibilities.” What happens when a seven-time founder who once built a company around landing on the moon steps into the arena as herself? In this episode, I talk with Mary McCorvey about moonshots, stand-up comedy, and living life on your own terms. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie speaks with Mary McCorvey, a seven-time founder, Army veteran, broadcaster, author, and stand-up comic based in Philadelphia....
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Lessons From A Go-Giver with Bob Burg
The RebelRebel Podcast
“Kindness is never wasted—it expands into greatness.” What happens when a broadcaster-turned-salesman discovers that giving is the fastest path to success? In this episode, I talk with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, about kindness, influence, and building a life around service. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie speaks with Bob Burg, speaker, author, and co-creator of the international bestseller The Go-Giver. Known for its simple but powerful message—that...
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The Call Center Rebel with Richard Blank
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““You shouldn’t use words to burn. They should be for light and for warmth.” Richard has spent the last 19 years running a near-shore bilingual contact center that thrives on empathy, communication, and human connection in an era dominated by automation. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. Richard has spent the last 19 years running a near-shore bilingual contact center that thrives on empathy, communication, and human...
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From Teeth to Tech with Brandon Sherwood
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“Entrepreneurship is the craziest, scariest roller coaster ever.” What happens when selling RVs leads to buying dental scrap, melting it down for precious metals, and then launching a startup with a mission to bless lives? In this episode, I talk with Brandon Sherwood about entrepreneurship, family, and why it’s just not that serious. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with Brandon Sherwood, an entrepreneur from Heber City, Utah, whose path has been anything but...
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The Sound of Success with Jodi Krangle
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In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound . Jodi shares how her journey started in the mid-90s when she volunteered at CNIB, recording articles to reel-to-reel tape for the visually impaired. Years later, after burning out in SEO and internet marketing, she returned to the idea of voice acting and built a thriving...
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Speed Learning for Rebels with Howard Berg
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“Speed reading doesn’t work. Speed learning works.” What happens when a kid from Brooklyn grows up to become the world’s fastest reader and teaches others to learn 100% faster in just four hours? In this episode, I talk with Howard Berg about speed learning, knowledge, and why smarter decisions could change the world. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Howard Berg, officially recognized as the world’s fastest reader by the Guinness Book of Records. Howard reads at a...
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RebelRebel Takeover Episode: BrandJitsu Uncovered
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“Your value proposition is the reason people choose you.” What happens when Michael Dargie hands over the mic to branding legend JP Lacroix? In this takeover episode, they unpack the lessons behind BrandJitsu and why truth and clarity are the foundation of every brand story. This episode is sponsored by my new book , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In this special takeover episode, Michael Dargie flips the script and lets branding veteran Jean Pierre Lacroix take the host’s chair. The focus is Michael’s book BrandJitsu, which JP describes as one of the...
info_outlineIn this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Jodi Krangle, a professional voice actor, singer, and host of the Audio Branding podcast. Based just north of Toronto, Jodi has been a full-time voice actor for nearly two decades, lending her voice to clients around the world while exploring the psychology and power of sound .
Jodi shares how her journey started in the mid-90s when she volunteered at CNIB, recording articles to reel-to-reel tape for the visually impaired. Years later, after burning out in SEO and internet marketing, she returned to the idea of voice acting and built a thriving career from scratch .
She talks about running The Muse’s Muse, one of the earliest songwriting websites that grew into an online community of thousands, and how those lessons in marketing and community-building set her up for success in voiceover work. She also explains what it’s like to balance union and non-union work, how AI voice technology is changing the industry, and why genuine acting and emotional authenticity will always set human performers apart .
The conversation also explores her passions outside of the booth—role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, a massive dice collection, and anime storytelling that blends lighthearted fantasy with deeper themes of love, loss, and memory. Jodi reflects on pivotal moments, like overcoming stage fright as a teenager, and shares her philosophy that “comparison is the thief of joy.” Her advice for rebels in waiting is clear: run your own race, build relationships with clients who value you, and never assume you need to follow someone else’s path .
Quoteable Quotes
“Some of the things we think are going to be so super important, just aren’t really that important.” — Jodi Krangle
“Run your own race.” — Jodi Krangle
“The number one thing you’re paying a voice actor for is to not waste your time.” — Jodi Krangle
“Good audio makes everything look better.” — Michael Dargie
Episode Highlights
Finding Voiceover | From CNIB volunteer work to professional voice actor.
Leaving SEO Behind | Why she pivoted from internet marketing to audio.
The Muse’s Muse | Running a thriving online songwriting community in the 90s.
Stage Fright Lessons | Learning resilience from performing in high school.
Life in the Booth | Home studio vs downtown Toronto sessions.
Union vs Non-Union | Balancing Canada and U.S. work in a changing industry.
Clients That Matter | Building long-term relationships with people who value you.
Dungeons & Dragons | Dice collections, role-playing, and storytelling as improv.
Anime & Webcomics | Finding new perspectives through storytelling media.
The AI Question | Why authentic acting still beats a cloned voice.
Sound Matters | How audio branding influences trust and perception.
Advice to Rebels | Run your own race and stop comparing yourself.
Links From Episode
Website (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/)
Jodi on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/)
Jodi on Facebook (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/)
Jodi on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/)