Audio BarnYard

Audio BarnYard


Latest Episodes

013: Audacity Spyware? Delete it NOW!? (Why Not) - Audio BarnYard
July 06, 2021

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?
July 03, 2021

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
June 28, 2021

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?
June 22, 2021

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
June 07, 2021

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
January 04, 2020

Making the most of your Learning/Practice time.

007: If It Ain't Broke, Be Selective!
December 18, 2019

"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....

006: When Should You Learn?
December 05, 2019

006: When Should You Learn?

005: If It Sounds Good, It Is Good (Maybe!)
November 22, 2019

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.

004: Inspired by Dedication and Hard Work
November 12, 2019

Hard work - Refinement Mindset pays off