Moving Forward
Trigger Warning: Discussion around suicide and depression. I lost a friend recently. I could go on and on about how wonderful they were (and they really were wonderful).
Location Location Location!
One of the most common reasons people think they can’t succeed in Voiceover is: “Where I live”. I can’t express how many times I’ve heard “I wish I could get into Voiceover but I don’t live in the right place”,
Rob Wiethoff’s Unique Journey
Known as the voice and motion capture actor for John Marston in Red Dead Redemption, Rob Wiethoff exemplifies gratitude, humility, and graciousness. Learn more about his journey as a family man, construction worker, previous world record holder, and actor!
Tenacity
Tenacity was the theme of our last issue of The Voicemonkey Dispatch. It seems to be the theme of the Year in fact! Tenacity is defined in many ways, usually referring to “sticking with something even when the going gets tough”. However, it’s also qualified as a state of being.
Past Jobs – All Things Must Pass
The noisy little Ektachrome lab was cramped. It is warm and humid, the faint smell of formaldehyde and other chemicals always present. The Hope Roller Transport machine with its many tanks of chemicals, gears, rollers, and pumps, provides a constant hum.
Tenacious D (Dad)
So much about who I strive to be, I have learned directly from my dad. Many of you know him as a talented and versatile actor. He is most certainly that, but he is also a gifted musician, a handy craftsman, and…
Grey Matters
I was lucky enough to spend an evening with the gregariously delightful Grey DeLisle Griffin. Enjoy this excerpt from Class 55, where Grey shared her life, wisdom, and lots of laughs, so that others might learn and grow.
The Gift of No
When was the last time that you did something you didn’t really want to do? I’m not talking about things that no one usually wants to do like scrubbing a toilet or taking out the garbage when you’re too tired or.…