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In this video, we wrap up my interview with the guy many people consider to be the best dialect coach in the world, Jim Johnson. ? * The 3 things you want to accomplish when working on an accent * Why not all words are created equal * The overlooked power of accent indicators * […] The post Learning Accents & Dialects {3rd & Final Video} appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

Here’s the second installment in a 3-part interview with the guy who’s become known as “the” person for an actor, voice actor or audiobook narrator to go to for accent and/or dialect coaching. This 16-minute video includes: * Game of Thrones —  coaching actors in both “Duthruckie” and “Valerian” * Two things to avoid when […] The post LEARNING ACCENTS & DIALECTS {Video #2}: “Game of Thrones” Coaching appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

Highlights of this first of three parts of an unscripted, freewheeling discussion of the ways one of the world’s leading dialect coaches “breaks through” the barriers that needlessly restrict actors, voice actors and audiobook narrators from accepting jobs that require convincing accents include: * His own big breakthrough * The most common misconception people have […] The post LEARNING ACCENTS & DIALECTS {Video #1} appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

Over the past few years some radio groups have begun sending a member of their “digital staff” along with account executives on sales calls. That way, the digital team can add its “expertise” in designing a successful ad campaign for the client. I believe they also throw around the word “synergy” a lot. A Loyal […] The post Radio Station’s “Digital Staff” Tags Along on Sales Calls appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

John Frost w/ tons of great radio imaging audio samples, explaining his creating process that put KROQ on the map and influenced radio stations worldwide.

RADIO LUXEMBOURG - Every Day Was Fun with Occasional Crises

https://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Tim Dixon narrates WHITE BIRD by W.K. Greyling in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.

https://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Bill Nevitt narrates QUEEN OF THE LAKES by Mark L. Thompson in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for ACX.

Gary Burbank -- the guy Dan O'Day calls "The great radio personality I've ever heard" -- shares his secrets of creating brilliant radio comedy every day.

https://store.danoday.com This is the legendary PD Grad School session that reunited two personality radio legends: Gary Owens and Dr. Don Rose. Instant download!

Why Movie Opening Credits Take So Long

And now for the best part: The Renegade is accompanied on his lonely, bikini-filled journeys by his faithful, humorous, tough-but-not-as-tough-as-The-Rebel American Indian friend...who follows

Recently I came across my trip notes from a “morning show tune-up” I conducted visit several years ago for the French radio station, Vibration. This was the second talent coaching visit arranged by my friend and Radio Big Shot, Bruno Witek. Unlike the reporting of my international travel travails in my OH! newsletters, it appears […] The post Watching French TV When Coaching A French Radio Morning Show appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

When I teach radio personalities and programmers what I call Contextual Programming, I stress the importance of “making each radio feature your own.” Sometimes just creating a new name to an everyday program element can have a big impact. The simplest, most direct example was when Rick Dees would share the day’s Hollywood gossip. But […] The post MAKING EVERY RADIO FEATURE YOUR OWN appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.

In this video: The 3 mistakes you must avoid if you want to succeed with as an audiobook narrator PLUS the 5 Key Elements you must have to achieve long-term success on ACX.

Some people warn you never to record an audiobook on a Royalty Share because “no one ever makes money from Royalty Share.” They'll need to explain that to...

Let’s begin by meeting a few professional audiobook narrators who just a short while ago were in your position: wanting to succeed with audiobooks but not knowing how to make it all happen...