The Audiobook Trail John McLain

It happens to the best of shows...reruns!  John was called away from the microphone this week, so we proudly present a replay of Chapter 9 - one year ago this week!  John will be back next week...in the meantime, enjoy!
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Most likely, no one has ever said, "I'm going to the theatre to watch a work."  Play is essential in performance, and not just for the audience.  This week, John responds to a listener question about burn-out - and why he really doesn't consider his performances work at all!  Also - this season's new baseball weakness is exposed...and it isn't flattering.
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Inspired by a Dear John note from a curious listener, John expounds on the theatre, and how experience on the stage (or off of it) can greatly enhance an audiobook performer's skill set - and for a bargain price.  Also, A.I. has crept onto the campus, raising many questions.  Is academia preparing us to serve computers someday?  Or is it motivated by outright laziness?  You decide.
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We open the Dear John mailbag this week with a message from a narrator who recently turned in his first-ever audiobook recording...only to be met later with a big batch of pickups - mistakes that need to be re-recorded.  Oh, the shame!  But wait - John assures us that all is well, and offers some survival tips, including one bonus pro tip that every narrator needs to know.  Also, find out who John almost ran into at an LA studio, and if your name happens to be Kyle...you'll especially want to listen to the end of the ride!
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Since the time of Shakespeare, writers have known of the importance of comic relief.  But how does the narrator play humor correctly?  And what if the author hides it?  John gives some tips, along with 5 types of humor to watch for as your prepare a performance.  Also - news about the dawning of a new podcast that promises to bring three old buddies back to the microphone.
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"Aw, it's non-fiction.  Piece of cake!"  This is a common narration misconception, and on today's excursion down the Trail, John explains why.  He'll offer some tips, describe the great benefits of non-fiction done right, and come clean about a disastrous project from the past.  Also in news, libraries are beefing up their audio selections.  And if that isn't enough, John drops a spoon.
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