Prefaces and Asides Podcast Episode 4 - Quitter

A poem about dealing with the nicotine monkey pearched precariously on my back.

Cast

Written/Teched/Voiced by: Will Ross

Prefaces and Asides Podcast Episode 3 - Never Spit on a Man's Jesus

Whatever faux pas you choose to indulge in, avoid spitting on a man's Jesus. It always ends badly.

Storytellers

Chris Wiig, Sean Roberts, and Sean Housh

Tech/Recording/Editing: Will Ross

Prefaces and Asides Podcast Episode 2 - Message from the Bridge

Some evil starship captains just aren't fit for command.

Cast

Captain: Will Ross

Tech/Audio/SFX: Will Ross

Written by: Will Ross

5 Tips for Creating Immersion in Audio Drama/Podcasting

In audio drama, story may be the king, and acting may be the queen, but immersion is the wild card. The listener needs to love the story, but they also need to be pulled in to the story in a way that holds them, and doesn’t break their focus or break their suspension of disbelief. It can improve a piece greatly, and destroy one that's already perfect. A well put together soundscape will transport a listener into your world in a way that words just can't on their own.

It's not easy. When someone listens to your work, you’ve made an agreement with them; they will let you

Prefaces and Asides Podcast Episode 1 - The Muse of Molly Malloy

A full length audio drama, The Muse of Molly Malloy is the story of a trouble artist named Michael convicted of the murder of seven people, and a dark, evil place called simply "The Priory." In his last and only interview, Michael tells the whole terrifying truth.

 Cast & Crew
 Michael: Aaron Sailors
 Mr. Winston: Michael Spence
 Narrator: Julie Hoverson 
 Tech/Audio/SFX: Will Ross
 Writen By: Will Ross

Eleven Tips for Voice Acting in an Audio Drama/Podcast

Being a new voice actor is scary. You're self-conscious, you have doubts about your abilities, and you're often reading unfamiliar material. That being said, voice acting isn't anywhere near as difficult as it seems, and I use "non-actors" all the time. What it takes is an understanding of what you're doing, some practice, and doing lots of takes.

The following 11 tips should help new (and experienced) voice actors get over the most common pitfalls and hopefully feel a little more confident in their work.

1) Avoid fast retakes. 

When you flub a line, there is a natural urge to dive back into it quickly, as in "I want to feed-I want to FEEL...". That causes the next take to be rushed and you often add