An award-winning biweekly show teaching listeners about the voiceover, audio industry, and everything in between. Hearing amazing stories and learning tips & tricks along the way.
Hosted by multi-award-winning black British voice actor & audio producer Jo Troy
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In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Blakeley shares his journey from a childhood passion for football to becoming a sports commentator. He discusses the influence of his early experiences with football, the challenges of breaking into commentary, and the importance of hard work and networking in the non-league football community.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction to the World of Commentary
12:45 The Non-League Experience
20:50 Radio vs. TV Commentary
26:51 The Journey of a Commentator
33:36 Misconceptions About Commentary
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All music used in the episode by Phoenix and the Flower Girl can be found here shorturl.at/gipSZ
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19 Oct 2026
Composing | S6 E8
In this episode, Sarah Cameron aka Serafina Cameron-Locke shares her journey into film and media composition, the skills needed, and how AI is impacting the industry. She offers practical advice for aspiring composers and insights into working on film, TV, and game projects.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction to Sarah Cameron and her work
01:11 Why Sarah chose film and media composition
02:34 The importance of formal training versus passion
03:44 Landing her first scoring job and lessons learned
06:39 The significance of pace and deadlines
08:09 Transition into game music and technical challenges
09:01 Interactive music and software tools like Wwise
10:16 Collaboration with game designers and programmers
11:50 Music setup and instruments used
14:51 Handling revisions and client feedback
17:38 Challenges and frustrations in the industry
19:00 Industry changes and AI music tools
22:57 Influences and listening habits for composers
24:50 Scoring for different media formats
28:15 Favorite film to score and genre preferences
29:22 Specializing in genres or maintaining versatility
31:50 Advice for beginners and starting out in composition
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Guest Info - https://serafinacameronlocke.com
You can find me at www.jotroy.com
My E-BOOK https://www.jotroy.com/ebook
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All music used in the episode by Phoenix and the Flower Girl can be found here shorturl.at/gipSZ
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5 Oct 2026
The Art of Storytelling for Kids | S6 E7
In this conversation, Jo Troy interviews Jenna Carvell, an executive producer at Yoto, discussing her role in creating engaging audio content for children. They explore Jenna's background in children's media, her transition from television to audio production, and how children's feedback influences content creation. The discussion also highlights trends in children's audio consumption and the importance of selecting the right narrators for projects. In this conversation, Jenna discusses the creative process behind Yoto's original content, the importance of warmth in storytelling, and the company's growth since its inception.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:01 Role of an Executive Producer at Yoto
08:02 Transition from TV to Audio Production
12:02 Influence of Children on Content Creation
16:00 Trends in Children's Audio Consumption
19:57 Choosing Narrators for Children's Projects
20:21 The Process of Developing Yoto Originals
23:26 Empowering Independent Creators
24:06 The Future of Storytelling and Technology
26:02 Yoto's Journey and Growth
26:45 Proud Moments: Highlighting Yoto Titles
29:00 Advice for Aspiring Children's Content Creators
31:46 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights
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Guest Info - YOTO https://uk.yotoplay.com
You can find me at www.jotroy.com
My E-BOOK https://www.jotroy.com/ebook
Join the community https://www.instagram.com/voaudioadventurepodcast/
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All music used in the episode by Phoenix and the Flower Girl can be found here shorturl.at/gipSZ
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