Episode 48 – Your Travel Studio

One of the best perks about being a voice actor, is that you can take it on the road with you. As long as you have an acoustically correct environment, you can voice from just about anywhere and with more an more plug in inventions, we are getting closer to isolating all background noise to make a clean evnvironment work in some of the worst environments. Join us as we unpack everything you need to know about your travel studio with Marc Graue...

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 36 – Understanding Demos Pt 1

There are MANY forms of Demos so watch for the Demo Breakdown series from Marc Graue and Deb Munro on The Nitty Gritty Podcast. Do you need one, what should be on it? Are all demos the same, do I even need one? How many do I have to have - so many questions, so we will do our best to address things as simply as we can - but watch for more in future episodes

Episode 35 – State of Long Format Narration

While most genres are still thriving in this new era of Voice Acting, there is one industry that will likely be affected during this transition and that is Long Fomat Narration (Specifically Corporate Narration) and understandably so. This doesn't mean there isn't work but there is a change. Today on The Nitty Gritty VO Podcast, Marc Graue and Deb Murno have a peek into the current state of Long Format Narration

Episode 34 – End of the Year

When the end of the year hits, several things happen. Preparing and staying on top of things is one way to run a good business. Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro in this year end conversation that will help you navigate end of the year expectations and routines. 

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 30 – The Lost Files

Technology happens, even to the best of us. Are you prepared? Our own Deb Munro had her own technology nightmare when her computer was formatted without properly saving one important folder. As a result over 15 episodes of The Nitty Gritty were lost forever. You would think she would know better after 35 years of experience, so we decided to do an episode about exactly that - when technology fails you. Preperation and back ups are key. Join us...

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 23 – Beginner Mistakes

You've just begun your voice over journey and there are many things you need to know from what to do and what not to do! Join Marc Graue and Deb Munro as we give you tips and tricks to help you navigate the VO waters