Take a journey behind the microphone with veteran voice actor Mike Payne as he reveals the surprising, hilarious, and sometimes bizarre path of his nearly 40-year career in voice acting and radio broadcasting. From his audacious beginnings as a 17-year-old to interviewing rock legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Mike's story demolishes every assumption about breaking into the voice acting industry.

According to Mike, it's not about having the perfect radio announcer voice or expensive training programs – it's about confidence, authenticity, and understanding the acting fundamentals behind every read. With refreshing candor, he shares how modern voice actors can work globally from home studios, the surprisingly simple vocal warm-up technique he swears by and why aspiring talent should be wary of expensive "voice acting schools."

Whether you're curious about the voice acting industry, considering it as a side hustle, or simply fascinated by the human voice, this episode offers an entertaining and informative glimpse into a world most people never see. Ready to step into the booth? Grab your cracker and water – Mike Payne is about to show you how it's done.

Learn more about Mike:

https://mikepainecoaching.carrd.co/

https://www.youtube.com/@mikepaine6287

https://soundcloud.com/mike-paine-show

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