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Friday, March 22, 2019
Learning Accents & Dialects {3rd & Final Video}
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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/03/learning-accents-dialects-video-3/
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
LEARNING ACCENTS & DIALECTS {Video #2}: “Game of Thrones” Coaching
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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/03/learning-accents-dialects-video-2/
Monday, March 18, 2019
LEARNING ACCENTS & DIALECTS {Video #1}
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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/03/learning-accents-dialects-video-1/
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Radio Station’s “Digital Staff” Tags Along on Sales Calls

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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/03/radio-stations-digital-staff/
Saturday, March 9, 2019
RADIO IMAGING - THE PROCESS by John Frost (VIDEO DOWNLOAD)
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.
https://store.danoday.com/radio-imaging-john-frost-video-download/
Sunday, March 3, 2019
RADIO LUXEMBOURG - Every Day Was Fun with Occasional Crises

RADIO LUXEMBOURG - Every Day Was Fun with Occasional Crises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih6f1k15sn4&feature=youtu.be
Thursday, February 28, 2019
ACX Audiobook Narrator Tim Dixon WHITE BIRD

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.youtube.com/watch?v=wfST8poEjV4&feature=youtu.be
Saturday, February 16, 2019
ACX Audiobook Narrator Bill Nevitt QUEEN OF THE LAKES

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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-cTUAN4oCg&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
INSIDE GARY BURBANK

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/inside-gary-burbank
Monday, February 11, 2019
Radio Entertainer: Gary Owens & Dr. Don Rose - Dan O’Day’s Radio and Voiceover Tools

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!
https://store.danoday.com/radio-entertainer
Friday, February 8, 2019
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Watching French TV When Coaching A French Radio Morning Show

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
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/02/french-tv/
Watching French TV When Coaching A French Radio Morning Show

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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/02/french-tv/
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
MAKING EVERY RADIO FEATURE YOUR OWN

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.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/01/original-radio-features/
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Case study of one narrator who went from “newbie” to ”star” with his first audiobook!
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.
https://danoday.com/audiobook-three/
Monday, January 21, 2019
The Art of Picking the Right Audiobook Projects
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...
https://danoday.com/audiobook-ii/
Friday, January 18, 2019
{video} Wanted: Audiobook Narrators
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...
https://danoday.com/audiobook-1/
Monday, January 14, 2019
Radio Commercial Critique for Sprinkler Systems

I was asked to critique this radio commercial for a company that sells and installs homeowner sprinkler systems. First, it would\'ve been much better to...
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/01/radio-commercial-critique-sprinkler-systems/
Radio Commercial Critique for Sprinkler Systems

A Radio Advertising Advantage member asked me to critique this commercial. I’m sharing this sprinkler radio ad with his permission, with the sponsor name and phone number changed. In a perfect world, it rains when you need it. In the REAL world, you push a button and make it rain with your state of the […] The post Radio Commercial Critique for Sprinkler Systems appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/01/radio-commercial-critique-sprinkler-systems/
Saturday, January 12, 2019
ACX Audiobook Narrator Bill Nevitt BROKEN TRUST C.B. Clark

https://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos Audiobook narrator Bill Nevitt narrates BROKEN TRUST by C.B. Clark in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QC2u8RuJYo&feature=youtu.be
Monday, January 7, 2019
Radio Copywriters: This is What Real Dialogue Sounds Like

One of the most valuable and elusive goals for radio copywriting pros is creating truly believable dialog. Great example of radio commercial that succeeds.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/01/radio-copywriters-dialog/
Radio Copywriters: This is What Real Dialogue Sounds Like

The other day I heard something rare in a radio commercial: A real person, really talking. First, the commercial: The Accomplishment Sure, the woman (“Mimi”) was coached. Sure, her audio was heavily edited. But that spot achieves something few radio advertisements accomplish: Believability + Impact. Sure, you can record a real person talking about her […] The post Radio Copywriters: This is What Real Dialogue Sounds Like appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://danoday.com/blog/2019/01/radio-copywriters-dialog/
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Steve McKenzie's SONIC SUPPORT Radio Production SFX Royalty Free

477 radio production music beds. 59 unique soundtracks, each with 60, 30, and 15-second versions. Available as instant download by Mercury Award winner Steve McKenzie.
https://store.danoday.com/sonic-support-instant-download/
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