In ep 160 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Richie Tavake joins Sam and Mark to talk about the differences between the US and UK radio commercial market and why sometimes an American script can sound cheesey in a British accent. We get savvy and become a consumer champion, and we explore ways to research scripts that you may not have thought of before. Our wildcards see us getting ecstaticly happy, very judgy and absolutely huge in stature.Our VO question this week is all about the different processes we go through when a script lands in our inbox.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 [email protected] 1Savvy is the UK’s consumer champion. We’re not here to make a profit – we’re here to be a powerful force for good - we’re here to protect people, challenge unfairness and make everyday life simpler and safer.We're totally independent and we don't accept freebies from anyone. We have no owners, shareholders or government departments to answer to, so we work entirely for you, the consumer - and nobody else.We stand up for what's right. And we make change happen.Script 2In the heart of every great city, there’s a story to be told. At 123Property, we know that story inside and out. Since 1975, 123Property has been a driving force in the commercial real estate industry. Today, we proudly stand as one of the largest privately owned real estate firms in Manitoba. At 123Property, our success is built on our commitment to integrity, professionalism, and excellent service. We believe in succeeding by helping others succeed.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: Richie is an actor from San Francisco, CA. He started in theatre when he was still a teenager and then decided to go into voice-over work - mainly because he was such a big fan of anime and video games. From there he found a real fascination with commercials and audio dramas.Richie is known for always being a little too early - to work, events, meetings… everything - to the point that people jokingly ask him if he can be late for once.. He also loves playing chess.Richie's Website@rtavake on InstagramRichie's Facebook page 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/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly 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