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Latest Episodes
013: Audacity Spyware? Delete it NOW!? (Why Not) - Audio BarnYard
Response to the "Audacity is Spyware: Delete it NOW!" headlines in the VO business. Should you delete Audacity in early July 2021? What about the future?
012: Punch & Roll - Why Bother? Life Changing? Productivity Win?
Punch & Roll is worth the effort and can change your VO life. Check out this lively discussion from two people who didn't think it was going to be a win in their early days, today they are like ex-smo
011: Mentors Part 2: Best Practices, Red Flags for vetting mentors
Refining the Mentor selection process. When to add more mentors, Attitudes that should raise red flags. Follow Discussion with Donny and Don Baarns, VO talent and audio production experts. Video version of this episode on the "RedBaarnsAudio"...
010: Crowd Sourcing - Does the Wisdom of the Crowds Work?
The amount of free advice on social media is overwhelming! Avoid the traps, find the info that actually works and the people who have a solid perspective, so you don't go down the blind alleys. The Video version of this Podcast is on...
009: Mentors/Coaches - Voice Overs, Audiobooks & Life
The roles mentors and coaches play in making the most of your time/efforts, and thoughts on their value for you in your Voice Over, Narration, and Podcasting career. Discussion with Donny and Don Baarns, VO talent and audio production experts. Video...
008: Learning Hacks: "Micro Practices" for the Win
Making the most of your Learning/Practice time.
007: If It Ain't Broke, Be Selective!
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" isn't great advice in many cases. Outside of operating systems, you can reap substantial benefits by staying close to the front. Business results tend to favor the bold... re-thinking your strategies is a win for you....
005: If It Sounds Good, It Is Good (Maybe!)
Great sounding audio IS always our goal, and methods vary to get it there. However, too many people think if "it sounds good to them" that means it sounds good to everybody. So many moving parts, let's make sure you're on the right track.