The Voiceover Social

Rob Bee and Helen Bee
The Voiceover Social

The VO Social podcast has relaxed interviews, chats and discussions about all aspects of a voice actor's career. With guests from across the voiceover industry, we look at what it takes to make voice acting your career. Hosted by Rob Bee (VO producer, engineer & home studio guru) and Helen Bee (VO branding, websites & self-promotion) from B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard. New episodes every 1st Tuesday of the month. Info and events on our website TheVOSocial.com

  1. 77: The Neurodiverse Voice: Lizzie Jobling on Coaching, Community & Creative Strengths

    1 JUL

    77: The Neurodiverse Voice: Lizzie Jobling on Coaching, Community & Creative Strengths

    Join hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee from B Double E as we sit down with the brilliant Lizzie Jobling for an inspiring and honest conversation about neurodiversity in the voiceover industry. Lizzie, a full-time voice artist for seven years and coach for five, opens up about her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, sharing how these experiences have shaped both her career and her approach to coaching others. In this episode, we explore the unique strengths that neurodiversity can bring to voiceover work, discuss practical strategies for managing business challenges, and celebrate the importance of representation in our industry. Lizzie's journey from discovering her neurodivergent identity to becoming aCPD-accredited coach offers valuable insights for anyone navigating similar paths. About Our Guest Lizzie Jobling is a full-time voiceover artist and founder of the Voiceover Foundations course. With seven years as a full-time VO and five years as a coach, you can hear Lizzie's voice on television, radio, and even in your local supermarket. When she's not recording, she's passionate about supporting others in reaching their VO dreams. Find Lizzie at elizabethjobling.com or follow her on Instagram @that_voice_lizzie for tips, tricks, and laughs. Key Topics Discussed Personal Journey & Neurodiversity ·      Lizzie's path into voiceover and how she got started ·      Her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, and the journey of discovery ·      The positive and challenging impacts of neurodiversity on her VO business ·      Unique strengths that ADHD and autism bring to voiceover work Coaching & Professional Development ·      What inspired Lizzie to start offering coaching ·      Her recent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation and its benefits ·      How neurodiversity influences her coaching approach ·      Supporting neurodiverse talent in the creative industries Industry Insights ·      Misconceptions about neurodiversity in creative fields ·      The VO community's response to openness about autism and ADHD ·      Game-changing strategies and tools for business management ·      Advice for neurodiverse individuals considering VO careers ·      Guidance for parents of neurodiverse children interested in creative paths Connect With Lizzie ·      Website: elizabethjobling.com ·      Instagram: @that_voice_lizzie ·      Course: Voiceover Foundations Thank you for listening to The Voiceover Social! We're always excited to connect with our community and hear your thoughts on our episodes. For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E: Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard. ⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠ Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    36 min
  2. 76: Best Newcomer with Anna Cass

    3 JUN

    76: Best Newcomer with Anna Cass

    In This Episode:Join hosts Helen and Rob Bee as they chat with Anna Cass, the rising star who's taken the voiceover world by storm in just two years. Fresh from winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards, Anna shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre performer to award-winning voice actor. This episode is perfect for aspiring voice actors and those curious about breaking into the industry. Anna's authentic insights into the realities of starting a VO career, combined with her infectious enthusiasm for the craft, make this a must-listen for anyone on their own voiceover journey. About Our Guest:Anna Cass is a voice actor from Hertfordshire now based in London, with a background in acting and musical theatre. Despite being relatively new to the industry, she's already made her mark by winning 'Best Newcomer of the Year' at the One Voice Awards in May 2024. When she's not behind the mic, Anna loves travelling (she's just returned from six months exploring South and Central America!), attending music festivals, and caring for her pet turtle, Squirtle.What We Covered: Anna's transition from musical theatre to voiceover work and what initially drew her to the industryThe VO heroes and inspirations that shaped her approach to voice actingHer experience of the voiceover community and how it's welcomed newcomersThe biggest challenges she's faced in her first two years in the businessWhat winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards means to her careerHer long-term goals and where she sees herself in the next decadeThe genres and types of work that excite her mostHer biggest learning moments and "lightbulb" realisations so farHow she approaches skill development through coaching and practiceThe most surprising discoveries about the VO industryEssential advice for anyone considering a career in voiceoverWebsite - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/How to find Anna: Website - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/ For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠ About B Double E: Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard. ⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠ Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    53 min
  3. 74: 40 Years Behind the Mic – Guest Tanya Rich with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    1 APR

    74: 40 Years Behind the Mic – Guest Tanya Rich with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    🎙 In This Episode: Join Helen Bee and Rob Bee (frmo B Double E) as they sit down with the legendary Tanya Rich, one of the UK’s most experienced voiceover artists and coaches. With a career spanning four decades, Tanya has seen it all – from the golden age of voiceover to the rise of AI, from working in radio to becoming the voice of a lift, a water cooler, and an NHS campaign. We chat about: 40 years in voiceover – how she started and what’s changedManaging the punk band ‘Discharge’ – unexpected side hustle?Her coaching philosophy – including the mysterious ‘breathing through your arse’ techniqueThe future of VO – what’s next for the industry? Tanya also opens up about her lesser-known disability and the challenges of working in voiceover with a hidden condition. About Tanya Rich With over 40 years in the industry, Tanya Rich is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected voiceover artists and coaches. From voicing major brands like Amazon, Audi, and Coca-Cola to lending her tones to TV, radio, IVR, and gaming, Tanya’s versatility has made her a go-to talent for clients worldwide. She was the first female voice used for IVR in the UK and has remained a pioneer in the industry ever since. Her expertise extends beyond the mic—Tanya is a highly sought-after voiceover coach, having trained countless professionals through RichCraft Voice Coaching and contributed to leading institutions like Bath Spa University. She’s also shared her knowledge through workshops, conferences, and her own podcast, Tanya Talks. Before her voiceover career took off, Tanya had a stint managing the punk band Discharge, proving that her talents aren’t just limited to the recording booth. Whether she’s voicing a high-profile commercial, coaching the next generation of talent, or discussing industry shifts, Tanya continues to shape and influence the world of voiceover with her passion, experience, and signature no-nonsense approach. 🔗 Links & Resources: Find out more about Tanya Rich: tanyarich.co.uk Want top-notch voiceover training? Check out RichCraft Voice Coaching: richcraft.biz For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: The VO Social WebsiteJoin the VO Social Email ListVO Social EventsVO Social local groupsVO Social InstagramVO Social FacebookVO Social LinkedIn About B Double E: Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard. B Double E websiteB Double E email listB Double E eventsB Double E blogB Double E services Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    38 min
  4. 73: Voicing Animations: guest Kate Harbour with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    4 MAR

    73: Voicing Animations: guest Kate Harbour with hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    Voicing Animations with Kate Harbour This month Rob and Helen Bee are joined by the legendary Kate Harbour – a voice actor with more iconic credits than you can shake a script at. You’ve heard her in Bob the Builder, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Octonauts, The Secret Show, Chip and Potato, Go! Go! Cory Carson… Honestly, the list goes on, and if we tried to name everything, we’d be here all day. She’s also a master of radio drama (Doctor Who, Robin of Sherwood), comedy (Puckoon, The Big Ben Theory), and Netflix dubs – basically, if you’ve ever watched TV, you’ve probably heard Kate. But she’s not just a voiceover powerhouse – she also teaches. Her Acting for Animation workshops have helped countless VOs bring characters to life, whether at top drama schools or in her own private coaching sessions. So, of course, we had to sit her down and grill her on everything: How did she get into animation? How does she build her characters? What makes a great animation performance? And crucially, how does her approach to teaching differ from everyone else’s?It’s a properly juicy episode, full of insights, laughs, and a fair bit of geeking out over characters. Let’s get into it! We also chat to Annette Rizzo - from Equity’s Audio Committee. She gives us the latest news on Equity's audio audit, BBC audio drama campaign, accessibility for blind/partially sighted for equity website, AI campaign and the Equity audio committee elections. Kate Harbour’s links: Website - kateharbour.com  Acting for Animation workshop - info and booking link - https://www.kateharbour.com/a4a-book-ticketEquity Links: Save Audio Drama at the BBC campaign - https://www.change.org/p/save-audio-drama-at-the-bbcStop AI Stealing the Show campaign - https://www.equity.org.uk/campaigns-policy/stop-ai-stealing-the-show   VO Social Links     Great Big VO Social blog -b-double-e.co.uk/the-first-great-big-vo-social-a-review/   Great Big VO Social photo gallery - greatbigvosocial.com/photo-gallery/ For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Voiceover Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen@thevosocial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See which events are coming soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find your closest VO Social group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Find us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    49 min
  5. 72: Mindfulness with guest Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    7 JAN

    72: Mindfulness with guest Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    Oh, January. The month of relentless goal-setting, family obligations, catch-ups with friends, and wondering why payday feels so far away. It’s exhausting just thinking about it, isn’t it? This month on the podcast, we’re talking mindfulness –because honestly, who couldn’t use a bit of calm right now? We’ll guide you through a simple mindfulness practice you can do anywhere (yes, even while clutching your 5th cup of coffee) and you can download a free self-care journal, exercise and colouring page to keep your mood boosted, your stress levels low and set some gentle goals for 2025. Ready to exhale? Let’s make this January a little less frantic and a lot more manageable.   Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell, also known as ‘Spoon The Voice Guy,’ or ‘Coach Spoon’,  is an award-winning voice actor, author, and mindfulness consultant with a diverse background in media and communication. His expertise in crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences has been demonstrated across various platforms, including film, television, and video games.   Spoon’s voice work in global franchises such as Dying Light 2, where he won the One Voice Award for Best Male Voice in Gaming, Harold Halibut and Minecraft Legends showcases his ability to connect with a wide range of audiences. Film projects include Star Wars: Episode VII, Fighting With My Family, Jingle Jangle, and Pirates.His experience spans both entertainment and educational projects, focusing on impactful storytelling.   In addition to his media work, Spoon is committed to using mindfulness as a tool for personal and community development. His approach centres on reframing limiting beliefs through positive affirmations, helping individuals achieve greater self-awareness, inner peace, and productivity. This holistic methodology has proven effective in fostering resilience and promoting well-being in various settings.   Spoon’s blend of voice acting expertise, marketing knowledge, and mindfulness techniques makes him a valuable asset for projects that enhance communication, engagement, and personal growth within diverse communities.   https://spoonsvoices.com   Free Self-Care Journal & Colouring Page - https://pensight.com/x/spoonface1/self-care-journal   https://powellness.org   Voice Over Secrets - https://mybook.to/vos     Great Big Voiceover Social -  25th January 2025, at 53two, Manchester, UK - https://greatbigvosocial.com/   Tickets - https://greatbigvosocial.com/tickets/   For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Voiceover Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen@thevosocial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See which events are coming soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find your closest VO Social group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Credits: Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    47 min
  6. 71: Source Elements with guest Rebekah Wilson. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    03/12/2024

    71: Source Elements with guest Rebekah Wilson. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    Rebekah Wilson Rebekah is the technical co-founder and CEO who co-created the entire suite of Source Elements software. With a degree in music composition and a lifetime of love for technology, Rebekah has focused her career as a composer, electronic music researcher and software developer, with a particular focus on media technology. With her dual capacities in both technical and business operations she is instrumental in building Source Elements into a global company, a connected network of tens of thousands of media professionals who rely on their software to complete their projects. In 2018, Rebekah returned to university to study Networked Music Performance where she merged two passions: music and network technology. Also teaching on the topic at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague, she aims to be part of the future where increasingly sophisticated internet and music technologies emerge. With technological advances in rich audio and video applications, being distant from each other is no longer a barrier when it comes to performing together. https://www.source-elements.com/ Great Big Voiceover Social website is ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Tickets now available. GBVOS is on 25th January 2025. For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Voiceover Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen@thevosocial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See which events are coming soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find your closest VO Social group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Credits: Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    42 min
  7. 71: Behind The Audiobook with guests C.K. (Caimh) McDonnell and Elaine Ofori. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    05/11/2024

    71: Behind The Audiobook with guests C.K. (Caimh) McDonnell and Elaine Ofori. Hosts Rob Bee and Helen Bee

    This month we’re talking to an author and publisher/manager about audiobooks and how theyapproach to audiobooks. We cover how they chose narrators for their books, and how audiobooks affect the writing and management of their business.  We also have the long awaited re-introduction of ‘News From Equity’ with Annette Rizzo.   C.K. (Caimh) McDonnell isthe paranormal pen name of Irish bestselling author Caimh McDonnell. He is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer who now spends all his time writing books as his dogs don’t like it when he leaves the house.  When not writing about the adventures of the staff at The Stranger Times, he is the author of the increasingly inaccurately titled ‘Dublin Trilogy’ series (eight books and counting) and its various spinoffs, all of which have beenAmazon bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. The Dublin Trilogy has been optioned for TV by Avalon (Breeders, Taskmaster) with Chris Addison at the helm. The Stranger Times has been optioned by Playground (Wolf Hall, The Undeclared War) who are working on the series with Peacock. The Stranger Times won Best Audio at the 2023British Fantasy Awards, a fact Caimh constantly endeavours to drop into casual conversation. He lives in Manchester, where The Stranger Times seriesis set.   Elaine Ofori After over two decades of collecting seemingly random skills across publishing and marketing/communications, Elaine is finally putting them to good use at her publishing company McFori Ink as Head of Stuff/Chief Wrangler, where she spends her days mulling over words.She's taken this love of words one step further and has turned them into fully constructed sentences that are slightly more creative than the reports and strategies she's spent most of her career writing. Her debut novel, co-written with her husband, author C.K. McDonnell, will be published in Germany in 2025.    News From Equity links - Equity Game On campaign details - ⁠https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2024/equity-solidarity-rally-with-sag-aftra-at-uk-games-industry-agm⁠   The story about Dan Dewhirst, which includes links to the AI Toolkit and info on the Stop AI Stealing the Show campaign, is here - ⁠https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2024/actor-s-experience-of-ai-gone-wrong⁠   The radio commercials campaign and survey email is titled ‘ Radio Commercials - help shape Equity’s work’ and will have come from ⁠ssailing@equity.org.uk⁠    Cambridge VO Social facebook page is ⁠here⁠. Great Big Voiceover Social website is ⁠here⁠. Tickets available from November 12th. GBVOS is on 25th January 2025. For more information about The Voiceover Social visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Voiceover Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen@thevosocial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See which events are coming soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find your closest VO Social group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Find us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Theme tune by Rob Bee. All audio production by Rob Bee.

    48 min
5
out of 5
54 Ratings

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The VO Social podcast has relaxed interviews, chats and discussions about all aspects of a voice actor's career. With guests from across the voiceover industry, we look at what it takes to make voice acting your career. Hosted by Rob Bee (VO producer, engineer & home studio guru) and Helen Bee (VO branding, websites & self-promotion) from B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard. New episodes every 1st Tuesday of the month. Info and events on our website TheVOSocial.com

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