18. Rudy Gaskins & Joan Baker of SOVAS and the Power Behind the Mic
Release Date: 06/19/2025
18. Rudy Gaskins & Joan Baker of SOVAS and the Power Behind the Mic
Tales From the Booth Podcast
🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast - Rudy Gaskins & Joan of the SOVAS Awards and the Power Behind the Mic In this special episode, we step into the legendary world of Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker—Co-Founders of That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo and the prestigious SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Rudy and Joan share their extraordinary journey building the premier platform that celebrates excellence in voice acting. 🎧 Learn the origin story behind SOVAS, how That's Voiceover! became a must-attend event for VO pros and hopefuls alike, and get...
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17. From Solid Snake to X-men Franchise: The Incredible story of David Hayter
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🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast: From Solid Snake to X-Men – The Incredible Story of David Hayter This episode explores the incredible journey of David Hayter—from voicing the iconic Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise to writing blockbuster screenplays like X-Men and X2: X-Men United. We dive into his creative process, transitioning into screenwriting, and navigating career challenges. David's story is a testament to resilience, versatility, and the power of storytelling across mediums. Highlights: Early career and landing Solid Snake Behind the scenes of Metal Gear...
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16. Get Signed: Micaela Hicks’ Guide to Winning Over VO Agents
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In this episode of TFTB (Talk From the Booth), we sit down with powerhouse voiceover agent Micaela Hicks—whose career has taken her from Osbrink to top-tier agencies like Solid Talent, Atlas Talent, and VOX. Hosted by Eric Talent, this candid conversation gets into the real deal of what agents are actually looking for in today’s voiceover market. Michaela shares invaluable insights on: What makes a talent truly stand out from the crowd How agents assess submissions (and what gets them excited) Tips for finding and keeping strong representation Common mistakes to avoid when reaching...
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15. Podcast Mashup Straight from Sovas with Kathy Grable
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Podcast Doppelgänger Alert! 🎙️ What happens when two powerhouse podcast hosts, both up for the same award, finally meet face-to-face? You get a must-hear mashup! After crossing paths at the 2024 SOVAS Awards, Paulette Lifton (Winner of Best Podcast Host) and Kathy Grable (Nominee in the same category) made a pact: win or lose, they’d interview each other. And now, they’re making good on that promise. In this special crossover episode, Paulette and Kathy dive into what it really takes to host a standout podcast and stay relevant in the ever-evolving world of voiceover. It’s honest,...
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14. Simon Kennedy VO And the Art of Happiness
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From Laughter to Legacy: The Voice and Story of Simon Kennedy 🇦🇺🎤 In this powerful episode, Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the incomparable Simon Kennedy—an award-winning Australian voice actor, comedian, writer, and presenter whose career spans more than 25 years. Fresh off his wins at the 2024 Voice Arts Awards for Best Voice Actor – Outstanding Body of Work and Outstanding Promo – TV or Streaming, plus a PromaxANZ Gold Award for Best Voice Actor, Simon shares the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarity of a career that’s as versatile as it is inspiring....
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13. Stéphane Cornicard - "The Voice Like Chocolate" and his Outstanding Body of Work Awards!
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The Voice Behind 500+ Worlds: Stéphane Cornicard’s Epic VO Journey 🎮🎙️ What does it take to earn the SOVAS 2024 Outstanding Body of Work Award and the title of Best Podcast Host? In this unforgettable episode, Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the remarkable Stéphane Cornicard—a voice actor whose career is as legendary as the characters he brings to life. Starting at just 14, Stéphane has voiced over 500 video games, become the iconic voice of Cartoon Network, and even earned high praise from Steven Spielberg himself. From war zones to wizarding worlds, his voice...
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12. GTT aka George The Tech - What does a VO tech do and can he help you?
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"Tech Talk: Going Pro with George The Tech" In this must-hear episode of Tales from the Booth, Emmy-winning sound guru Paulette Lifton of Voice Masters sits down with the legendary George The Tech — the go-to audio engineer and tech consultant for voice actors at every level. With decades of behind-the-scenes experience, George pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to sound professional, book consistently, and build a sustainable VO career from your very own booth. 🎧 From gear setup to studio standards 🔧 Audio myths vs. must-haves 🚀 Pro tips that can elevate your...
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11. F.M. De Marco - Where's Waldo animation EP's insiders info on working with voice actors!
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F.M. De Marco tells his story about becoming an Executive Producer and writer on the hit series Where's Waldo, Dragons and working with Paulette Lifton, Casting director for Spy Kids: Mission Critical. He shares his personal insight on voice casting, voice recording, and fun times in the booth himself. His invaluable info is for actors who want to work in animation voice-over. Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters Instagram: Voice Masters website: Paulette Lifton Instagram: @paulette_lifton Mimi Maynard Instagram:
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10. Richard Dorton - Mocapman and what it takes to level up!
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Richard Dorton aka Mocapman is a video game actor specializing in Motion Capture. He is also a producer, director, and instructor of mocap. Find out what you need as a voice actor to get into this amazing part of voice acting. Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters Instagram: Voice Masters website: Paulette Lifton Instagram: @paulette_lifton Mimi Maynard Instagram:
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9. Jesse Corti - From Les Mis to LeFou
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Jesse Courti is an incredible actor, director, and singer best known for playing Courfeyrac in the original Broadway show Les Misérables and for voicing LeFou in Beauty and the Beast. Jesse leads us on an inspiring journey through his experiences as an actor/singer on stage, on screen, and behind the mic! With great audition tips and feeling confident singing as a character, Jesse shares all the secrets! Check out Jesse Corti on to see all his past and future projects! Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here: Voice Masters Instagram: Voice Masters website: ...
info_outline🎙️ Tales from the Booth Podcast - Rudy Gaskins & Joan of the SOVAS Awards and the Power Behind the Mic
In this special episode, we step into the legendary world of Rudy Gaskins and Joan Baker—Co-Founders of That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo and the prestigious SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Rudy and Joan share their extraordinary journey building the premier platform that celebrates excellence in voice acting.
🎧 Learn the origin story behind SOVAS, how That's Voiceover! became a must-attend event for VO pros and hopefuls alike, and get exclusive insider tips on how to submit your work for Voice Arts® Award consideration.
Whether you're a working voice actor or dreaming of your big break, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical guidance from two of the industry's most influential voices.
Make sure to follow the Voice Masters team here:
Voice Masters Instagram: @voice.masters
Voice Masters website: https://voice-masters.com
Paulette Lifton Instagram: @paulette_lifton
Mimi Maynard Instagram: @maynard.mimi