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A VO's Padded Room

A VO's Padded Room

Christopher "Big Jim" Lamance and Brad Storm

HERE is where we navigate through the world of voice over, and reveal the crazy life of a voice actor! Come hang out in A VO's padded room with us, Big Jim and Brad Storm, as we tighten up the straps on our straitjackets. The episodes will feature wild and crazy guests, and dive into the live's of a working voice actor. One of the major things that makes this unique is our gameshow. That's right gameshow! A Vo's Padded Improv is where we challenge our guests with fun and wacky ways of reading a script. They'll never know what hit 'em! So join us EVERY WEEK for a brand new episode. You never know what we're going to do, or how tight the straight-jacket straps will get!! To find out more about Big Jim and Brad Storm! https://bigjimmedia.com https://bradstormvo.com
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It's time once again to step into the Insane Asylum as the guys spend some time with the man of many character voices Richard Durrington!

We're going back in time to discuss Richard's early years as an actor. How he beat the competition to get the scholarship of a lifetime and also how he ultimately met his wife.

Richard is going to talk about what it takes to fine tune your acting chops, the importance of improv, and his biggest pet peeve as an actor.

Lets not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Richard and the guys try to do their best or worse impressions of Sean Connery, Yoda and the New York pizza delivery guy??!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Richard Durrington. Thanks for the support.

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It's time once again to step into the Insane Asylum as the guys spend some time with Sports Broadcaster/Voice Over Artist Marcus Walsh.

Marcus has been a student of the broadcasting world since he was a small child and his passion for sports is beyond compare.

Marcus excels in networking and he will share some of his advice on what and what not to do when interacting with others off the net and face to face.

Lets not forget about A Vo's Padded Improv, as Marcus showcases his musical prowess during this episode and amazes the guys!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room! Thanks for the support.

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A VO's Padded Room - S1 Ep. 2: Voice Over Academy's Cory Rimes
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08/24/20 • 27 min

On today's show, the guys hang out with the amazingly talented Cory Rimes.

Cory has been a professional voice artist for over 3 years and is a highly sought after voice talent. Native to Western Canada, he has voiced several audiobooks, eLearning projects and commercials.

He is regularly praised for his approachable, friendly, and warm persona, which sets his clients at ease.

It is extremely important to Cory that his clients succeed in their business endeavors, which is why he is dedicated to providing them with the best service possible.

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A VO's Padded Room - S1 Ep. 11: A Halloween Treat with Domingo Castillo
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10/31/20 • 34 min

It's time once again... WAIT a minute!!! This isn't the average show??

Nope, It's the crazy and wacky Halloween episode!!

That's right, the guys are spending it with the very talented, and highly sought-after voice actor and voice over coach, Domingo Castillo!!!!!

As a Chicago native, Domingo talks about his love for music and how it began. He also discusses his start in radio and the transition to voice acting.

The guys learn more about Domingo's love for teaching, and how a pandemic has guided him to an amazing online coaching presence!

We definitely can't forget about A Vo's Padded Improv, where Domingo will leave you in FEAR!!! Ok maybe FEAR isn't the right word!!

All this and more, on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Domingo Castillo!!

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A VO's Padded Room - S1 Ep. 10: Message In A Puppet with Larry Mauro
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10/24/20 • 32 min

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with character voice actor Larry Mauro!

Larry had a dream as a child to one day meet his idol in puppetry arts. With message in hand, will Larry make the right moves to accomplish his dream?

The drummer for Blackball takes us on a journey of missed opportunities in the world of acting and shares with us the story of almost being an actual Muppet Baby.

Life in LA was rough and opportunities weren't always there, however, Larry Mauro always persevered and learned from his mistakes.

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Larry explains why it isn't easy being green.

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Larry Mauro!!

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A VO's Padded Room - S1 Ep. 14: A DJ Saved My Life with Mike Tarnow
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11/23/20 • 32 min

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with Imaging/IVR specialist Mike Tarnow!

Mike fell in love with the DJ's of the 70's. Their style was like no other and we go into what he loved about the DJ's of that era.

We talk to Mike about his 4 year stint in the United States Air Force and what his plans were after he got out. Was a job in radio in his future?

Mike worked the night shift for Anheuser-Busch, but always strived for something more. He would try his hands at numerous side gigs, however it was a story about Gilbert Gottfried that really caught his attention.

Mike discusses his first experiences in the voice over world, techniques used in imaging, IVR and the value coaching can bring to your overall skillset as a voice over artist.

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Mike takes us on an adventure to the crapper in the car??!!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Mike Tarnow!!

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It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with branding/marketing specialist Mike Christensen!

We take you back in time to Mike's childhood where we talk about the ThunderCats, Mask and the influence the movies of that time played a role in him becoming a voice over artist today.

Mike had enough of his 9 - 5 job and he was ready to say adios and enter into the voice over world. We discuss the many challenges taking the plunge brings. We also touch on live directed sessions and what your mindset should be tackling these sessions.

Mike is going to talk about working in radio and meeting someone in the field that would help set his voice FREE!

Not only does Mike touch on dealing with anxiety, but he also shares his knowledge in regards to creating his brand "The Voice Monkey".

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Mike enters the South Park kitchen while teaching us a lesson as well.

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Mike Christensen!!

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A VO's Padded Room - S1 Ep. 12: The Mirror of Articulation with Sakshi Sharma
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11/08/20 • 35 min

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with multi-lingual voice over artist Sakshi Sharma!

As a child, Sakshi learned the art of articulation with the guidance of her mother and the help of a mirror.

Sakshi has lived in 4 different countries and specialized in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. We talk to her about time syncing in these languages and the difficulties that arise.

An eLearning specialist, Sakshi talks about her passion for these types of jobs and discussed the challenges being multi-lingual brings.

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Sakshi's not gonna take it ANYMORE!!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Sakshi Sharma!!

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A VO's Padded Room - S2 Ep. 18: Jump Right In with Roland Wiley
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01/11/21 • 34 min

It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with audio engineer & eLearning specialist Roland Wiley!

Words really can't describe how much fun we had with our guest Roland Wiley. The laughter takes over throughout this episode as Roland talks about recording on his little Fisher Price tape player at 10 years old, masticating as a teacher and being in the right place right time for a stint in radio.

Roland discusses his favorite pay 2 plays and how to stumble upon work on Craigslist. He also lends his advice to those who are unsure of taking the plunge into voice over.

Roland also talks about Juneteenth and the creation of his YouTube video "History of Juneteenth". This video has impacted many and has garnered over 86,000 views.

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Roland talks about ED as a kid??!!!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Roland Wiley!!

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It's time once again to strap-up and step into the Insane Asylum, as the guys spend some time with the Jedi-of-Media, Jeff Zapp!

We're going back to where it all began. That’s right, Jeff’s early years as an engineer and his transition into the world of voice over.

Jeff talk’s about the importance of knowing what you're worth, and his biggest pet peeves with some of the voice over platforms today.

Let’s not forget A Vo's Padded Improv where Jeff impresses the guys with his impression of Rocky Balboa and the impact the character has had in Jeff’s life!!

All this and more on A Vo's Padded Room Podcast with Jeff Zapp!!

Thanks for the support.

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FAQ

How many episodes does A VO's Padded Room have?

A VO's Padded Room currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does A VO's Padded Room cover?

The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Arts, Comedy Interviews and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on A VO's Padded Room?

The episode title 'S1 Ep. 7: Applying Your Theatre Training In Voice Over with Richard Durrington' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A VO's Padded Room?

The average episode length on A VO's Padded Room is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of A VO's Padded Room released?

Episodes of A VO's Padded Room are typically released every 13 days.

When was the first episode of A VO's Padded Room?

The first episode of A VO's Padded Room was released on Aug 7, 2020.

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