A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over

Send us a text I’m back! And today I’m diving into the end of the year… the big wins, the momentum, and yeah—some of the stuff giving me major heartburn right now. A lot of voice actors don’t realize this, but the holiday stretch is prime time for scooping up extra VO work. Tons of actors check out for the season, and they let opportunities fly right on by. Meanwhile, businesses are sitting on leftover budget they have to spend before the year closes. That’s your shot to step in and snag proj...

Send us a text Crazy Anthony and VO Trends In this episode, Anthony is a bit crazy because he drank too much coffee and we discuss where we think the VO trends are and where to double down for your voice over business. 50% Off First MONTH FOR VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com Join Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Support the show Social Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/ Twitter - http...

Send us a text In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we dig into a subtle but powerful part of every recording: breathing. Should breaths be left in or taken out of your audio? The answer depends on the style of the read, the client’s expectations, and the overall flow of your performance. We explore the pros and cons of keeping breaths in—how they can add realism, pacing, and authenticity—and the reasons to edit them out for a cleaner, more polished delivery. You’ll also learn techniques to con...

Send us a text How To Fix Sibilance In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we focus on one of the most distracting audio issues for voice actors: sibilance. Those sharp, piercing “S” sounds can cut through your recording and ruin an otherwise professional read—but with the right approach, they’re manageable. We break down what sibilance is, why it happens, and the best ways to control it both while recording and in post-production. You’ll learn mic techniques to reduce sibilance, how vocal ...

Send us a text How To Fix Plosives In Voice Over In this episode of A VO’s Journey, we tackle one of the most common problems voice actors face in their recordings: plosives. Those harsh bursts of air on letters like P and B can ruin an otherwise clean take—but the good news is, they’re fixable. We break down what plosives are, why they happen, and most importantly, how to prevent and fix them. From mic technique and placement, to using pop filters and windshields, to editing tricks in post-p...