In ep 122 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we depart from our usual format a little - and record as-live from One Voice 25 in London with TWO guests! Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert join Sam and Mark to read two very different scripts. We head to Wales for a battle of wills with a doctor's receptionist and get a French take on a mysterious evil character. This week the wildcard suggestions come from our studio audience.

Our VO question this week is also suggested by one of our voiceover colleagues in the audience - what tips can you give to ensure a long and successful voiceover career.

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

I went to the doctors’ surgery,

because I needed more pregabalin.

But her behind reception says,

‘I am sorry lovely… but you ain’t havin’ em!’

But I’ve used up all my packet,

things didn’t go to plan,

so I had to borrow some,

off my aunty from Cwmbran.

But her behind reception says,

‘the doctor’s cut your script in half.

She thinks you are misusing them,

doctor thinks you’re avin’ a laugh!’

I need them for my nerves I do,

It’s not like I’ve got an addiction,

Just tell the doctor, will you please,

that I NEED MY COWING PRESCRIPTION!

Script 2

She hungers for more than sunlight, chevalier. She craves the crimson nectar of life. Your blood will make her bloom in splendor. Just a taste, and she will coil around you, devouring your essence until you are nothing more than a husk, crumbling like leaves in autumn’s grasp

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About our guests:

Nikki Mills is a multi-award-nominated British/Welsh voice actor with a naturally warm, friendly tone and a flair for character work. With over 30 years in the performing arts behind her, she made the leap into voiceover in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since! She’s voiced for major brands like Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and M&S, plus a whole host of major Charities. Nikki is also ‘Mumager’ to her three talented little boys, with her eldest, George, winning a VOX award in 2024!

Jess Lambert is a voiceover actress and singer. She's fluent in English, French and Polish (still practices Spanish and Russian), and specialises in narration and voices for video games. Most recently you can hear her in The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy. She's due to release her collaborative single "Look at Me" this year, followed by "Tiny Moth" EP, and will be starring as Emilia Gavreau in award-nominated audio drama series Partial Veil season 2. On top of singing, screaming, voiceover'ing and being a mum, Jess works as Production Manager at OMUK.

Contact Nikki and Jess here:

Nikki's Website Jess's Website

Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert... recorded as-live at this year's One Voice Conference... and with an audience of esteemed VOs as well!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 121 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and director Stephane Cornicard joins Sam and Mark to direct them through a specifically written gaming side... full of emotion and hidden depths. He shows us how to access a more nuanced performance - and then notches it up several gears when we use the same script for the wildcard!

Our VO question this week is all about dubbing and some of the surprising changes in that side of the industry beginning to be used.

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

An orphan brought up in the slums of Big-city, Eartha had to fight all her life to make it to the top of the heap. Her first memory is of being stuffed in a sack and tossed into the river. She managed to rip her way out, and since then, she has had to fight for everything she owns. She now performs in her own Jazz club in the heart of Big-city, where she’s created a community of sorts with all the “Unwanted” of society. The only way past Kittty is through her heart. Fiercely independent, she is a strong, fierce individual without patience for injustice.

Interior night, Kitty Cat Club Cabaret, Eartha’s dressing room.

Hello ? Whoever you are, don’t just stand outside, come on in. Don’t be shy... I can hear you... wantin’, waitin’, wastin’, behind my door, so... (She sighs) Just come in and get it over with. I won’t bite... Well, let’s just say I might not. (Door opens) Oh... oh my... well, that is a surprise... (She recovers) What ? No flowers ? Oh well... Don’t just stand there, like a wet dog... Get in the light so I can see you better... Aow, You haven’t changed. May-be a bit thicker around the waist, a bit greyer around the whiskers, a bit sadder around the eyes... (She sighs) and while I rush to sieve the sands of time from your face, you’re busy doing the same right back at me, aren’t you ? (she smiles and does a turn) Well Captain, what’s the verdict ? Huh? (Silence)

(She sings )

“In them days / that rimed always, / til that day, / that stole away... my heart...”

(A sad chuckle)

What do you want Captain ? Why are you here after all these years, after all this silence? Cause I don’t think it’s to hear me sing ?

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About our guest:

Stephane Cornicard is a multi-award winning voice over and director. He started acting on stage at 14, directing at 16, and ran a theatre company at 18. Training in France, the USA and the UK, he became the continuity voice of Cartoon Network, then Turner Classic Movies, was the voice behind Le Piador and Boursin, and has worked on over 500 video game titles.

As a director, he works across the genres, from theatre to video games. He is currently directing the lip-synch dub of a TV series for a well known...

Short trailer for Episode 121 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephane Cornicard.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 120 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martin Whiskin joins Sam and Mark to talk about why tackling telephony in new and innovative ways can delight your clients... we head into a boxing ring to get into as big a character as we can... and we tow the PG line in some of our stories!!

Our VO question this week is all about how training is the key when you want to explore new areas in voiceover.

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

Fighters ready!

Hailing from Territory 5832, Billy Tanton…

Coming in at 167 pounds…the lean, mean fighting machine…

Entering the ring is a vicious, young fighter from Denmark... loves hurting his opponents…

He’s like a Bull, he doesn’t know when to quit!

Script 2

Outsource Marketing is on a deep-space mission.

Your message - is crucial.

Leave coordinates, and we’ll warp back as soon as we re-enter range.

The future… awaits.

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About our guest:

Martin Whiskin has been working as a voice actor for about 5 years, having taken a left turn from 2 decades as a database manager. Before that he pierced ears, sold advertising space and packaged up newspapers. There was also a short period as a champion long jumper.

With VO training, he became fascinated with being able to produce so many different and complex emotions with his voice, claiming that up until that point he’d just used it to make stupid noises.

He loves music, comedy and knows quite a lot about 80s and 90s wrestling.

Martin's Website

@martinwhiskinvoiceover on Instagram

Martin's Facebook page

Martin on YouTube

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

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Short trailer for Episode 120 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martin Whiskin.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 119 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Elroy "Spoonface" Powell joins Sam and Mark to talk about jumping from character to character in an instant, we find out exactly what "Muffin Pants" really are in what Sam thinks might be the most fun script we've ever had, and Spoon brings a Barry White depth that we had to explore!

Our VO question this week is all about mindfulness... Spoon's an expert in this field and gives some tremendous tips on how you can look after yourself and protect your mental health in what can be a pretty tough industry!

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

True Sight helps to treat and prevent five debilitating diseases that affect more than a billion people globally.

These are known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and two of them are a major cause of preventable blindness around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

True Sight works with thousands of local volunteers and has distributed more than a billion donated treatments to protect people against NTDs. They have helped to eliminate trachoma in several countries, including The Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Mali and most recently Pakistan.

Script 2

(overexcited announcer)

"Tired of choosing between breakfast... and pants?!"

(fashion model voice)

"Introducing... Muffin Pants. They bake while you strut."

(scientist voice, slightly unhinged)

"With patented CrumbTech™ insulation, each cheek stays toasty!"

(grandma voice)

"Back in my day, we just sat on a pie and hoped for the best."

(military drill sergeant)

"You want carbs? You want comfort? DROP AND GIVE ME FLAVOUR!"

(cheery jingle-style sing-song)

"Muffin Paaaants — hot buns, on the run!"

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About our guest:

Elroy ‘Spoonface’ Powell, aka ‘Spoon The Voice Guy,’ is an award-winning voice actor known for his commanding performances in gaming, film, and TV. His role as Jack Matt in Dying Light 2 won him the One Voice Award for Best Male Voice in Gaming. He has also voiced Minecraft Legends, Harold Halibut, and appeared in Star Wars: Episode VII and Fighting With My Family.

With a background in music, Spoon blends vocal mastery with storytelling. His work in mindfulness and EFT enhances his ability to deliver authentic, emotionally rich performances. He has also collaborated with UNESCO, amplifying indigenous voices.

Elroy Spoonface's Website

@spoonface1 on Instagram

Elroy Spoonface on YouTube

You can also read more about Mindfulness with Spoon's...

Short trailer for Episode 119 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Elroy "Spoonface" Powell.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin