In ep 170 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, John Kennard joins Sam and Mark to talk about how numbers can punctuate a script, and whether you see numbers in a script or have to write them longhand so you don't trip over them. We discuss conversational versus informational and try to bring a touch of David Attenborough without doing an impression. We also note the character versus speed ratio and work out how a character can sometimes slow the read and sometimes speed it up! There are height issues, Easter egg woes and an amusing story about a Seventies Musical Legend! Our wildcards include a James Herriot style fifties Yorkshire farmer, a man stuck in a malfunctioning lift with his nephew, and a balshy sergeant major! Our VO question this week is all about coming to voiceover in your fifties - just where do you start, and what resources are useful to look at? Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 And more than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of British towns and cities have disappeared since 2010. This loss totals 56,000 hectares of farmland, similar in size to Leeds, impacting food security and environmental sustainability. Although the areas studied in the report represent just 11.3% of UK agricultural land, this land produces a large proportion of staple foods including over 20% of our wheat, oats and barley yield, 14% of potatoes and 13.3% of the UK's milk production. Script 2 Ever an adaptive species, the Prairie humans instinctively seek shelter in cold spells. But when movie streaming runs dry, the biological urge for playtime kicks in. Fortunately, West Wallington Mall offers an indoor oasis and endless enjoyment of shopping, splashing, and loop de loops. The result is fewer sibling fights, and the avoidance of a condition known as cabin fever. West Wallington Mall. Go Play Inside. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: John is a British voice actor based in West London. After years working in theatre tech and a long career in IT, his mid-life crisis manifested as a desire to step up to a microphone and record his voice for fun, but was pleased to find that before long people were willing to pay him for doing so. Now in his 4th year, he’s built a reputation as a versatile voice actor & narrator. He has recently appeared in 1930s Hollywood audio drama “The High Note”, the veteran-led supernatural whodunnit “Happy Medium” and Audio Mystery Theatre's "Death Among the Olives", as well as various other UK and US productions. He’s played both major and minor roles in Indie & AAA games including Nioh-3, Farming Simulator and the Bureau of Fantastical and Arcane Affairs. His voice has been described as being warm, educated and trustworthy with a side of cheeky humour. He’s neurospicy, a father, a Lego addict and a compulsive tinkerer. John's Website @johnkennardva on Instagram John's Facebook page John on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing! About your hosts: With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Elegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House. Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
