Episode 44 – F.O.M.O

The fear of missing out is a thing! Especially in the world of Voice Actors. Should you take a holiday? What if you miss an opportunity? Should you make yourself available for everything. From conventions, to jobs, events, awards you name it. Don't live in the fear, but instead embrace what you can and find your way through. That's exactly what we intend to do on today's episode of The Nitty Gritty with Marc Graue and Deb Munro

Episode 42 – In-Show/Documentary Demos

To add to our Demo Series episodes, today we will cover In-Show Narration/Documentary demos. Are they the same thing? What is in-show Narration? What should be included on a Documentary demo vs In-Show? How long should they be? What kind of content should I use? How many clips? So much to know and we will do our very best to cover as much of it as we can. Join us on The Nitty Gritty VO Podcast with the award winning Marc Graue and Deb Munro

Episode 41 – Solutions For a Messy Planet

Things in our world keep getting stranger and stranger. While we've spoken about negativity, we are watching life change before our eyes. Businesses shutting down, heated political environment, advance in technology, war and so much more. What we need are solutions. We know it's a mess, now what? Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro as we try to make sense of it all and find solutions to help us get through the rollercoaster on this episode of The...

Episode 32 – Creating Characters (Safely)

Protecting your instrument is something that should always be in your training regime, always! The instrument and what we do with it - is the job, so we must do all we can to not damage our precious tool. Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro as they talk about how to train your instrument in a safe way - especially when it comes to agressive jobs like live sports announcers, video game, animation and more that can be very taxing on the vocal...

Episode 31 – Budgeting an AI World

Creating rates is challenging enough, but when you add A.I to the equation, it takes us to a whole new level. This is a new world and while we try to navigate these waters, figuring out what to charge for projects that involve A.I is one of our most important conversations. So today on the Nitty Gritty VO Podcast we will do exactly that. From risiduals, buyouts, licensing, in perpetuity and more, we must find our way through and create a value...

Episode 29 – Special Guest Agent Erik Sheppard

A rare opportunity to step inside the life of the owner of Sheppard Agency - Erik Sheppard. This tell it like it is agent is worth your time. Step inside the life of an agent. What do they look for? How can you stand out amongst the rest? For pro's and newbies - this is one Nitty Gritty Episode you don't want to miss. Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro as they take you through this refreshing interview with agent - Erik Sheppard

Episode 28 – Earning Your Way

We all want things to come easy. Many people go into voice acting thinking it will be easy money. They soon discover this just isn't the case. From the major financial investments, the years of training before any return, to learning that it's not about mimicking, or just speaking into a mic. You must earn your way to make it. This widdles down to those who can thrive the arts industry. Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro as they have a candid...

Episode 27 – Life/Work Balance

It's easy to get lost in work when you are a voice actor. Not only is there alot more work to do than most expect, but this is also a business. When you run your own business there are no sick days, there is no one to take over to give you a break and so it can be very easy to lose site of everyday life and happenings all around you. It's very important to create life/work balance before you get lost in it all. Today on the Nitty Gritty, Marc...

Episode 26 – Breaking Down The Genres

So you're good at everything? Or are you? In todays' episode of The Nitty Gritty with Marc Graue and Deb Munro, we are going to tell you like it is and help you navigate the genre waters. Just because you love a certain aspect of voice acting, doesn't mean that this is where you belong. While many of us have crossed multiple genres, it's very important to start off one genre at a time. The genre you start in may not be the one you love the...

Episode 25 – Audition Tips 2

There are never enough audition tips. Your hosts Marc Graue & Deb Munro are going to take a deep dive into how to improve your audition, whether you are a beginner or a pro. This is the work so take all the tips you can get. The Nitty Gritty has just the information you need to set you in the right direction