As a podcast host (and voiceover actor), I listen to – and edit – a lot of voices. Here are the five biggest turn-offs for podcast producers and listeners. The good news? You can fix these! Work at it, and you’ll know how to be a better podcast guest – and get invited back again. […]

When I was 17 years old, I made a vow that I would never work a Monday-Friday 9-to-5 job. It made sense at the time. I’d just finished ten weeks doing just that in Manhattan, the summer before college, to earn tuition money. It had seemed like a great opportunity, assisting in the publicity department […]

Contrary to what some of my friends think, I do not live, breathe and think Voice-overs 24 hours a day. In fact, one of my favorite things about this business (and I've been making a living at it for over 2 decades...yeah, I'm that old...) is that it has given me the flexibility to work in other aspects of my life, as things unfold. And - those things contribute to making me a better, more well-rounded, voice talent.

Voice acting, creative journeys, and how insatiable curiosity and love of communication add to your value as a voice talent and more! Interview with Best Ever You Network. - also got around to my book Ben Behind His Voices!

Voice Over Talents almost always have a background that includes music, improv, broadcast, and/or stage/TV/film acting. In my case...well, I guess it's all of the above! After 15 years in full-time radio, I left to focus on voiceovers (well, there were other reasons, but let's just leave it at that for now) and when I look back - as with any relationship - I mostly remember the fun times.

Hide your radio background to be a Voice Talent! It ain't necessarily so! Seven things we learn from years in radio that actually make us better voice talents.