Ciaran Saward: The one with the Voice of Disaster!

In ep 138 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ciaran Saward joins Sam and Mark to work out how much storytelling you can squeeze into an informative Health & Safety script without sounding like the voice of disaster. We work out how to translate seemingly occult corporate speak... and if the script talks of legends - do you automatically go all Lord of the Rings on it, or is there a more subtle approach?In our VO question this week Ciaran tells us how he approached his first big audio drama, with some national treasures in the room, without running scared.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to [email protected] 1Before the task, a mobile crane operator completed a Job Risk Assessment (JRA) and a pre-operation checklist for his mobile crane.He then drove the mobile crane to the job location site, but had to drive with the boom slightly raised to be able to see, as one of his cameras was faulty.At the job site, the lifting operation required a load to be lifted onto the back of a low-bed truck……but the truck’s load capacity was not enough and the rigger correctly cancelled the job.The mobile crane operator then left the job site the same way he came, again with the boom slightly raised.Script 2Contracts.A monstrous mess seen too many times.Complicated. Stressful. And long.But not for some…People call them Contract Legends.Like Astrid.Turning pain…Into productivity.Chaos conquered. Contracts on boss mode.Be a contract legend. With UniflowWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Ciaran Saward is a full time voice actor best known as the voice of the award-winning audio comic-book 'Bunny VS Monkey.' He's narrated over a hundred audiobooks, and performed in award-winning audio drama and videogame productions, including Audible's 'The Sandman' and SEGA’s 'Metaphor: Refantazio'. He's also voiced for brands like American Express, M&S, Phillips, Sainsburys and Fentimans, and as well as commercial and corporate clients he enjoys the practicality of ELT work.Ciaran's Website @ciaransawardvo on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice

Short trailer for Episode 138 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ciaran Saward.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 137 of&nbsp;“How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, the voice of Sainsbury's, Lizzie Jobling joins Sam and Mark to talk about adding in the elements of a real conversation - things like grasping for words as if you've just thought of them. We explore speaking from the persepctive of the character and how to go from instructional to warm. We also get on board a ship for a video about all kinds of nasty stomach complaints! One of our wildcards takes us to one of the most ubiquitous commercials of 2025, and hear Sam in the pool doing a lazy breast-stroke on the Cote d'Azur!!Our VO question this week is all about what an accredited voiceover course actually is, and why the actual accredition is important.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to&nbsp;[email protected] 1Moreover we know that, after the pandemic of 2020, around 67% of Italians said that their screen fatigue had increased because of video calls and the time spent online, and the audiobook finally allows us to rest our eyes and let our imagination soar. And there is a fundamental element and that is the emotional bond that develops with the narrator’s voice. This is the great advantage that audiobooks offer, the voices who read audiobooks create an emotional bond that often goes beyond the story and the author, so much so that many users choose the next audio book on the basis of their favourite narrators.Script 2ALL visitors on the ship must report to a member of staff if they are affected by or have just recovered from infections of skin, eyes, ears, mouth or gastrointestinal illness. In the case of ammonia or waste release, if you smell ammonia or waste, or come across an ammonia alarm remove yourself from the affected area and contact your manager or RP immediately. If you are not in the affected area remain indoors or assemble in the ground floor mess room area and await further instruction. You are responsible for disposing of any waste you create. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here&nbsp;- you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Lizzie Jobling is a full time voice actor based just outside of London and more recently the founder of the UK's first and only accredited Voice Over Business course. She's also the In-Store brand voice for Sainsbury's UK, as well as voicing for AirBnB, Hermes, Mclaren, Warner bros and everything and anything in between! Lizzie is the familiar voice you didn't know you knew. Lizzie 's Website @that_voice_lizzie on Instagram Lizzie 's Facebook pageResources:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WhlCrHghHs83OcEqrRBXxKMXAz_mexinwkCOvwJQfVo/edit#gid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Short trailer for Episode 137 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by&nbsp;britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lizzie Jobling.Mark's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 136 of&nbsp;“How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Helen Quigley joins Sam and Mark and we go from boobs and breasts to a winky read... uncovering all kinds of shenanigans! Then there's the whole slang thing - are boobies ta-tas or tay-ters like potatoes??? We have a strong debate that rather takes us away from the read!! Plus, when is a spoof not a spoof... when you have to read it seriously! A spoof spy script has us reeling... and if you've ever wondered what dough being kneaded sounds like (if the dough could talk) we reveal all!Our VO question this week is all about what a casting director is actually looking for when you audition.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to&nbsp;[email protected] 1What's the most searched for body part on porn sites? You guessed it, breasts.Here’s everything we know about ‘em.Whether hemispherical, pear shaped, sagging or flat, women's breasts are pretty unique, because while all mammalian breasts produce milk for their young, humans are the only species who view tatas in a sexual context.81% of women say that having their coconuts stimulated causes or enhances sexual arousal.Script 2Yes, it is me. I have it. It was very easy. He is even more stupid than his file says. The train leaves in seventeen minutes and thirty-eight seconds. It is due to arrive in Istanbul in approximately nineteen hours and eight minutes, and then it will take approximately seven minutes and twelve seconds for me to reach a telephone. I’m sorry I can’t be more precise. I must go; the train will leave in seventeen minutes and twenty three seconds. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here&nbsp;- you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Helen Quigley is a creative audio producer and voiceover. As the former she produces podcasts for independent production companies Fresh Air Production and Boffin Media, and audio drama with B7 Media both independently and for BBC Radio 4. Voice work includes explainer and corporate videos, on hold messaging and commercials - usually in her native Teesside accent! Helen's Website @Hqvoice on Instagram Resources:&nbsp;Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand

Short trailer for Episode 136 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by&nbsp;britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Helen Quigley.Mark's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 135 of&nbsp;“How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lance C. Fuller joins Sam and Mark to talk about the feelings inside - and how you can translate them to the mic! How to respect the comedy in a script by not playing it - whether intentionally or not and how to underline points using pace without making the listener think you're underlining them! All that and a wildcard that brings an inanimate object beautifully to life!Our VO question this week is all about how you make sure your message isn't just heard... but it's felt!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to&nbsp;[email protected] 1You see, before the 1960s, healthcare was the unregulated wild west and some pretty terrible things happened... Soon, healthcare professionals realised regulation was necessary to improve the quality of care, keep patients safe, and make staff productive. So, a number of industry organisations were formed to put standards in place. That’s where we come in. We help healthcare organisations and practitioners ensure they’re compliant with those industry standards. And in doing this, we also help them get paid faster and improve their operational efficiency and prevent them from being fined or shut down.Script 2From studio 7H in Lolla Plaza, New York City, and in collaboration with N-A-R Studios in Los Angeles, California, I’m Mason Lane and this is Cold Case Crime Cuts. Stories inched apart, stories coaxed outside. Restoring, repainting and revarnishing faded shades of story, from first to last and back again. Stories that sing. Or have been sung. In song. Listen out for them, maybe before you listen to this. Episode 7: Smooth Criminal. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here&nbsp;- you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Lance C. Fuller is an American Actor and Voice Artist based in London. He's been in the UK 14 years, longer than he's lived in a single place besides where he grew up (Wisconsin) so this is now home. He trained in acting at American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and numerous other classes in improv, vocal technique, animation, and more. He won the 2022 One Voice Award for Best Drama Performance Male and have been shortlisted an additional four times for video game performance (2019 and 2024) and Non-fiction Audiobook Performance (2022 and 2024). He's been in numerous commercials, feature films, TV shows, onstage, video games, audiobooks, podcasts, and commercials. Lance C's Website Lance C on YouTube @lancecfuller on Instagram Resources:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WhlCrHghHs83OcEqrRBXxKMXAz_mexinwkCOvwJQfVo/edit#gid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Short trailer for Episode 135 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by&nbsp;britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lance C. FullerMark's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 134 of&nbsp;“How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jenna Sharpe joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to blend traditional and modern styles to create just the right corporate feel... the Superme Ruler of the Universe has her say, but what would she sound like, what would her attitude be, and how benevolent would YOU make a character like that? We also bring you Jenna's incredible elf character in the small leather workshop!Our VO question this week is all about where you start when you're trying to create a new character for audio.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to&nbsp;[email protected] 1In 1971, Edward and Isabelle Beaumont opened a small leather workshop just outside London. He believed in things made well — and made to last. She brought vision and flair. Together, they shaped a brand defined by balance: Between heritage and innovation. Utility and elegance.Function, and the quiet confidence of beautiful design.Today, every Beaumont &amp; Belle piece is made with care — from timeless luggage to modern handbags. This is the story of how we carry legacy… and why it still matters.Script 2Child of Mars, welcome to the worlds . . .You are about to embark upon a great journey to your rightful place upon the surface of the planet your ancestors built. Your sweat, your blood, and that of your kin, gave this planet life. Now it is your turn to share in the bounty of mankind, to live and prosper in this new Solar Republic and pave a way for the next generation. My heart is with you. The hopes and dreams of people everywhere rise with you. Good luck and may you and yours find joy under the stars.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here&nbsp;- you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Jenna Sharpe is a full time voice actor based in Hampshire and working right across the industry. Recent Video Games credits include Dragon Quest 3, Warhammer, Lego Fortnite &amp; Game of Thrones. She has over 40 credits on Audible for her work in Audio drama, and won best actress at the VOX Awards for her role of Mustang in the popular Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. She's a Psychologist by training and worked in Training and Development for the Police Service before throwing in her "proper job" to pursue a career as an actor. She says an understanding of human behaviour is definitely an asset when creating characters and working with brands, at least that's what she tells herself when she looks at how much she spent on tuition fees! Jenna's Website @JennaVAtion on X @JennaVAtion on Instagram Resources:&nbsp;<a...

Short trailer for Episode 134 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by&nbsp;britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jenna Sharpe.Mark's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos &amp; contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin