Episode 16 – Special Guest Randall Ryan
http://nittygrittypodcast.com/podcast-player/256/episode-16-special-guest-randall-ryanThis week, we’re joined by acclaimed voice-over director Randall Ryan, founder of HamsterBall Studios and one of the most sought-after casting and directing voices in the gaming and animation worlds. With credits spanning Chivalry 2, The Lord of the Rings Online, World of Tanks, Looney Tunes, The Walking Dead: Destinies, and Dungeons & Dragons Online, Randall brings both veteran insight and heartfelt artistry to our mic. Together, they dive into the deep end of voice-over direction—what makes a session click, how directors nurture character and soul, and why empathy and authenticity are as essential as technique. If you’re passionate about voice acting from both sides of the booth, you won’t want to miss this enlightening, candid conversation. Highlights Randall’s journey from musician to VO casting & directing legend Behind-the-scenes tales from some of gaming’s biggest titles The human approach to directing voice actors: realism, versatility, and vocal care and his journey
