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Episode 325 Part 1 of 3 – Chuck and Stacey are crazy excited to bring you the cast of the hit cartoon series, Animaniacs. YES, the show is officially back and so is the stellar original cast. The actors who voice Yakko, Wakko and Dot are here in the studio with us for an incredibly entertaining interview. Please help us welcome the wonderful, Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell and Tress MacNeille. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot (and let's not forget Pinky and the Brain) are coming back to our TV screens after more than 20 years. Yes, that's right, the beloved comedy series Animaniacs is getting a reboot and you'll be able to watch it exclusively on Hulu in 2020. This is HUGE news for fans and VO Buzz Weekly is bringing you Rob, Jess and Tress' first interview together since the big announcement. We're talking EVERYTHING Animaniacs and also getting personal with Jess, Rob, and Tress, so make sure you watch all 3 parts! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the VO Buzz Weekly channel so you don't miss a thing! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUT

Episode 324 Part 2 – After years of interviewing voice over industry pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and our very own, Stacey J. interviews the industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row seat to a candid conversation with Chuck Duran about every aspect of demo production including his unique process for creating demos that help voice actors build a successful and profitable voice-over career. Both parts of this spirited interview are FULL of incredible advice and guidance that anyone serious about a career in the voiceover industry will want and need to know. When you are ready to create your voice over demos (the most important and powerful tools you can possibly have) be sure to collaborate with someone who knows not only demo production and direction but also the voiceover industry, inside and out, backward and forward, someone like Chuck Duran. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/fEKnBm Watch more videos and ge

Episode 323 Part 1 – After years of interviewing top voice over pros we FINALLY turn the cameras around and Stacey J. interviews the mastermind whos satisfied clients and respected voice over colleagues call, "The industry's most respected and sought after voiceover demo producer. The one and only, Chuck Duran of Demos That Rock. Get a front-row seat to a candid conversation with Chuck Duran about every aspect of demo production including his unique process for creating demos that help voice actors build a successful and profitable voice-over career. Both parts of this spirited interview are FULL of incredible advice and guidance that anyone serious about a career in the voiceover industry will want and need to know. When you are ready to create your voice over demos, the most important and powerful tools you can possibly have, be sure to collaborate with someone who knows not only demo production and direction but also the voiceover industry, inside and out, backward and forward, someone like Chuck Duran. S

Episode 322 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with Dean Panaro, the amazing Los Angeles talent agent and force behind Dean Panaro Talent. Dean answers what he feels actors should know and do if they want to be taken seriously in the voice over industry and gives a great tip for creating animation characters. He shares his approach to being an agent in today’s industry and his criteria for representing talent that are outside of Los Angeles. Dean expresses his desire for his clients to be proactive when hearing about auditions, and his stance on representing union and non-union actors. He offers advice to actors who want to work in the voice over industry and offers perspective on the parallels of voice acting to his background as a competitive diver. Dean speaks to his dedication, work ethic and love for the industry and what is ahead for him moving forward. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @DeanPanaroVO ‏ On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @deanpanarota

Episode 321 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the wonderful Los Angeles talent agent, Dean Panaro of Dean Panaro Talent. Dean talks about the voice over genres that new, talented voice actors should pursue and offers advice to seasoned actors for getting help with their reads and self-direction. He shares his experiences with demo content, what he listens for in demos and his approach to working with talent buyers. Dean expresses his expectations of the clients he represents and what trends and age demographics he currently sees in the industry. He tells some of the do’s and don’ts when seeking representation with his agency and the major categories for male and female voice talent. Dean reflects on his journey to become an agent and his approach towards his client’s audition submissions. Tons of awesome voice over advice, so take advantage of it. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @DeanPanaroVO ‏ On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @deanpanarotalent On Facebook: VO Buzz We

Chuck & Stacey are in the recording studio producing a tv promo voiceover demo reel for iconic super talented voice actor, Steve Blum. In this episode of "Voice Over Demo Spotlight" we are taking you behind the scenes and showing you how we record a professional voice over demo that rocks! This 30 minute video is jam packed with loads of recording and producing advice, tips and priceless information. You know Steve Blum for his work on Video Games And Anime. He's the voice of Wolverine and he has voiced well over 300 video games. It is a very rare experience to get to watch someone at this level of success do what they do in the studio, so we hope you enjoy this very special Voice Over Demo Spotlight. Follow us on Twitter: Steve Blum: @BlumSpew Stacey: @StaceyJAswad Chuck: @DemosThatRock SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/fEKnBm Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on exclusive contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com and make sure you join our

Episode 320 Part 2 - Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with their longtime bestie, Mason Bendewald CEO of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions. As the fitness industry’s top director/producer, Mason is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time, launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library and so much more. Mason shares what he learned in his early years directing infomercials and fitness videos and the genesis of his company MEGAMACE Fitness Productions. He advises people to, “figure out what you’re great at and own it” and shares his core life mantras that have contributed to his success and happiness. Mason reminds people to focus on a goal but know when you need to redirect to overcome challenges. He speaks to how he adjusts and navigates setbacks and changes in his industry in order to stay relevant and continue evolving. Mason discusses the role philanthropy plays in his business model by being a Big Brother and how volunteering in orphanages in Mexico and

Episode 319 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome the fitness industry’s go-to director/producer of MEGAMACE Fitness Productions, Mason Bendewald. He is responsible for bringing the world P90X, the bestselling fitness series of all time and launching the Daily Burn streaming fitness library. Mason candidly talks about taking being an entrepreneur highlighting points from his sought after, CEO of ME talk he gives that is geared towards helping artists and creative professionals build thriving businesses. He gives specific tips for creating sustainable, passive income as well as a free resource for writing a step-by-step business plan. As lifelong best friends, Stacey and Chuck give kudos to Mason for directing their LIVE 200th Episode Celebration in 2016 so flawlessly. Mason speaks to when he recognized that he wanted to blaze new trails in his life to discover what made him stand out as a producer/director, feel artistically fulfilled and financially successful. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @s

Episode 318 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey welcome two of the amazing agents from SBV Talent in Los Angeles, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. The two discuss the current demographics and trends they are seeing in commercials, animation, video games and tv promos. They offer great advice to voice actors who need to work on their more natural, conversational delivery and stress the importance of doing your research. The pair talks about how SBV handles auditions and some of the common missteps that actors make in their auditions for animation, commercial and promo. Jessica talks about the role of the in-show narrator and why having current, specific demos that showcase your very best skills are essential. They discuss the role that social media following plays in the casting process of interactive, animation and at times commercial. They express their feelings about actors handling social media responsibly and offer advice to those who want to have a voice over career in today’s industry. Educate yourself, treat

Episode 317 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome rockstar Los Angeles talent agents from SBV Talent, Cynthia Mclean and Jessica Bulavsky. Jessica explains what an SBV represented talent should expect from them while Cynthia answers what talent should expect in general from an agent. They discuss how to prepare for meeting with a prospective agent as well as what happens following the meeting. The pair talks about what they need to hear on a voice over demo that catches their attention and makes them want to consider meeting with a talent for representation. They share their policy on representing union talent and non-union talent and gives some examples of what actors can do to help their client/agent partnership work better. They talk about some issues that affect talent from managing expectations, to being prepared and eliminating obstacles to getting jobs and why SBV Talent some times passes on representing talent. Jessica and Cynthia each share their backgrounds and how they found their way to becoming agent

Episode 316 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the fun with acting icon, Mona Marshall of South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away and so much more. Mona talks about the times when she has felt discouraged in her career and when she realized that performing was her destiny. She shares more about her personal relationships and recalls when she discovered she could voice both male and female voices. Mona talks about the next chapter for her that includes selling her animated series, the Adventures of Puss ‘N Dick: A Survivors Guide to Relationships, doing more voice over and one-on-one coaching at MonaMarshall.net She answers what she would do if she were starting her career over today and the importance of being honest, fully invested and authentic. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @TheMonaMarshall On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @monamarshallvoices On Facebook: VO Buzz Weekly, Host Stacey J. Aswad, Demos That Rock SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.g

Episode 315 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome versatile voice actor, writer and artist, Mona Marshall, known for her versatile work in South Park, Digimon, Inside Out, Spirited Away, Publix commercials and more. Mona shares the process of voicing dozens of characters on the iconic South Park cartoon and tells the story of how she got the job paying tribute to the very talented, late Mary Kay Bergman. She offers the backstory of her wire dancer jewelry and art that she makes and discusses the genesis of her informative Mona Marshall YouTube channel explaining in detail the five placements of the voice. Mona talks about her beginnings as an actor and schoolteacher and how she discovered voice over. She describes what she learned from studying with Daws Butler about the art of storytelling and making the words your own. Mona provides wisdom for creating memorable auditions that includes honoring the copy and being present every moment. She answers what qualities have contributed to her career success and longevi

Episode 314 Part 2 – Chuck and Stacey continue the conversation with award-winning Penguin Random House producers and creators of www.Ahab.us, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson, who share how they each found their way to work for one of the most prestigious audiobook publishers in the world. They contemplate where they see the future of audiobooks going and express what they love most about their work. Dan and Julianna offer advice to narrators for how to move forward in the audiobook industry. They talk about the kinds of narrators they look for, their expectations of them and what abilities and attributes are needed to be a great narrator. The episode ends with a glimpse into how each of them has become such generous, amazing and unique individuals. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @realdanzitt @JuliannaNWilson @penguinrandom On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @penguinrandomhouse @juliannanwilson @dan_zitt On Facebook: VO Buzz Weekly, Host Stacey J. Aswad, Demos That Rock

Episode 313 Part 1 – Chuck and Stacey welcome award-winning Penguin Random House producers, Dan Zitt and Julianna Wilson. They share the in-depth collaborative process of what goes into making a professional audiobook. They discuss the incredible growth of the audiobook industry and the changes they’ve seen which prompted the creation of the online casting database, www.Ahab.us They share the inspiration for Ahab and give specifics about their expectations of narrators as well as key elements to include in your Ahab profile. Dan & Julianna speak to some of the misconceptions people have about narrating and producing audiobooks. Dan talks about some of the transformative books that he has worked on recently and the importance of creating memorable experiences for listeners. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @dan_zitt @JuliannaNWilson @penguinrandom On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @penguinrandomhouse @juliannanwilson @dan_zitt On Facebook: VO Buzz Weekly, Host Stacey

Episode 312 Part 2– The SEASON 8 Premiere continues with Chuck and Stacey talking all things voice over with bi-coastal talent management team, ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin share how their professional and personal dynamic works so effectively, They weigh in on voice over demos, what works, what doesn’t, and what industry standards and factors they consider when representing voice talent. They discuss the importance of voice over coaching and finding the right people to work with whether it’s one-on-one or in a group setting. They give their feedback on home studios and why having 24-hour access to recording capabilities is a necessity for their clients. They respond to what some of the current trends are in voice over and the role social media plays in digital marketing. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @ACMTalent @marcguss @philsutfin @trailervoices On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @realmarcguss @trailervoices On Facebook: VO Bu

Episode 311 Part 1– SEASON 8 begins with Chuck and Stacey welcoming the powerhouse bi-coastal talent management team of ACM Talent. Talent managers Marc Guss, Phil Sutfin and Andrew Atkin discuss the ways technology and accessibility has impacted how they do business in the current voiceover industry. They speak to the importance of building and maintaining relationships with buyers. They discuss their motivation for creating ACM Talent and how it strives to serve the needs of their versatile voiceover talent and the industry. Team ACM discusses the type of voice talent they represent and offers voice talent solid guidance for having ongoing career success. They each share more about their early years and what led them to work together as talent managers. Follow on Twitter: @vobuzzweekly @demosthatrock @staceyjaswad @ACMTalent @marcguss @philsutfin @trailervoices On Instagram: @staceyjaswad @vobuzzweekly @realmarcguss @trailervoices On Facebook: VO Buzz Weekly, Host Stacey J. Aswad, Demos That Rock SUBSCR