This is the official podcast of NAVA - education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The NAVAgator - official podcast of the National Association of Voice Actors
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This is the official podcast of NAVA - education, advocating and investigating of behalf of the voiceover community.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 6, 2026
016 NAVAgator podcast - Audio Description with Roy Samuelson
<p>NAVAgator host Graeme Spicer talks with Roy Samuelson, a leading audio description (AD) performer with credits for Netflix, HBO, Disney, and A24. They explore the nuanced art of audio description, why it’s a delicate “high-wire act,” how to match tone and genre, AI’s role, and why accessibility and great storytelling go hand in hand.</p><br><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Roy Samuelson</p><p>Author of A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance & Founder of The Playback Lounge</p><br><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00:00</strong> – Opening clip: The high-wire act of AD</li><li><strong>00:00:49</strong> – Welcome & episode overview</li><li><strong>00:02:18</strong> – Introducing Roy Samuelson</li><li><strong>00:02:43</strong> – What is Audio Description?</li><li><strong>00:05:22</strong> – Common frustrations for blind audiences</li><li><strong>00:06:31</strong> – Roy’s personal story that sparked his passion</li><li><strong>00:08:12</strong> – The High-Wire Act: Balancing performance</li><li><strong>00:10:50</strong> – Adapting to different genres (horror, comedy, action, kids)</li><li><strong>00:13:00</strong> – WALL-E vs. Aaron Sorkin-style scripts</li><li><strong>00:14:25</strong> – Writing his book on AD performance</li><li><strong>00:16:50</strong> – The Playback Lounge: Practice community for voice actors</li><li><strong>00:20:15</strong> – How to tell if AD is working</li><li><strong>00:21:35</strong> – Studio & platform differences</li><li><strong>00:23:38</strong> – AI & synthetic voices: Pros, cons, and ethics</li><li><strong>00:28:11</strong> – Business realities and rates</li><li><strong>00:30:34</strong> – Bridging the gap between studios and blind audiences</li><li><strong>00:33:09</strong> – Accessibility and artistry reinforce each other</li><li><strong>00:36:28</strong> – Wrap-up & resources</li></ul><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li>Roy’s Book: A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance <a href="https://roysamuelson.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roysamuelson.com/book</a> (https://a.co/d/0fARhcUh)</li><li>The Playback Lounge <a href="https://roysamuelson.com/ad-playback-lounge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roysamuelson.com/ad-playback-lounge</a></li><li>Website & Newsletter: RoySamuelson.com <a href="https://roysamuelson.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roysamuelson.com/blog</a></li><li>BONUS - AUDIO DESCRIPTION FREE GUIDE - <a href="https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roysamuelson.com/mastering-ad-performance-guide/</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 26, 2026
015 NAVAgator podcast - The Origin Story of LAVA — with Memo Sauceda
<p>In the season two premiere, Graeme Spicer sits down with Memo Sauceda to trace the journey from a WhatsApp group formed at the OneVoice Conference in Dallas to the formal launch of LAVA as a committee within NAVA. Memo shares how a viral manifesto video, a pandemic, and the rise of AI voice cloning galvanized Spanish-speaking voice actors across 34 countries to organize — and why joining forces with NAVA was the right move.</p><br><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 — Cold open (Jordan Peele / Obama deepfake)</p><p>0:41 — Introduction & episode overview</p><p>2:12 — What was OVU and what sparked it?</p><p>4:57 — Early advocacy: the viral manifesto video</p><p>5:55 — The talking points that predicted everything</p><p>7:22 — OVU's biggest challenges & why a partnership made sense</p><p>8:29 — Reaching out to the NAVA board</p><p>12:37 — Transitioning from OVU to LAVA inside NAVA</p><p>13:34 — Why a committee model vs. independent affiliate (CAVA comparison)</p><p>16:16 — Servicing 34 culturally diverse markets</p><p>16:53 — Budget realities & country-specific rate guides</p><p>17:21 — Professionalism gap: US vs. Latin American recording standards</p><p>20:59 — AI legislation differences across Latin America</p><p>21:43 — Membership fees & economic fairness</p><p>22:21 — Pricing decision: $99/year (discounts available)</p><p>24:54 — LAVA membership vs. NAVA membership benefits</p><p>26:07 — AI voice threats unique to Spanish-speaking talent</p><p>26:29 — The Amazon anime AI dubbing controversy</p><p>30:04 — Memo's vision: What does success look like for LAVA?</p><p>32:52 — Paying it forward: mentorship & community</p><p>35:57 — Outro & how to get involved</p><br><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>NAVA / LAVA membership: navavoices.org</li><li>OVU manifesto video: Instagram @ovu</li><li>Podcast theme music: The Urban Renewal Project — urpmusic.com</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Key Quotes:</strong></p><blockquote>"We say that we want to have a seat at the table on the decisions of what's gonna happen with our voice."</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>"When you want to be better, you get together with people that are better than you."</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>"If we make people understand that it's important to read the contract and really make an informed decision, then we are winning."</blockquote><blockquote><br></blockquote><blockquote>"My life wouldn't be what it is right now if it weren't for the people that helped me at the beginning."</blockquote><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 11, 2026
014 NAVAgator podcast - the NAVA Gala
<h2>Overview</h2><p>Carin Gilfry, NAVA board member and gala organizer, discusses with Graeme Spicer the December 2025 NAVA Gala in Los Angeles - the organization's signature fundraising event that raised $80,000 for the NAVA Foundation.</p><br><p><strong>0:00</strong> - Opening</p><p><strong>1:12</strong> - Introduction and episode overview</p><p><strong>1:36</strong> - "Gala" pronunciation debate and setting the scene</p><p><strong>2:42</strong> - Karin's childhood circus party story and the first NAVA Gala</p><p><strong>3:53</strong> - Gala origins and financial success - $80,000 raised this year</p><p><strong>5:30</strong> - NAVA Foundation vs NAVA: 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(6) explained</p><p><strong>6:32</strong> - NAVA Foundation programs: scholarships, contract reviews, emergency funds</p><p><strong>7:53</strong> - <strong>2025 Award Winners</strong></p><p><strong>8:19</strong> - Voiceover Service Provider Award: Kristin Paiva (Paiva Productions)</p><p><strong>10:06</strong> - Be Brad Award split into two awards</p><p><strong>11:00</strong> - Be Brad Award: Jeff Burns</p><p><strong>11:47</strong> - Voiceover Community Award: Nerds Vote</p><p><strong>13:49</strong> - Vocation Curaçao conference (April 23-26)</p><p><strong>15:00</strong> - Voiceover Icon Award: Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto)</p><p><strong>16:39</strong> - Powerline dance flash mob details</p><p><strong>17:26</strong> - Red carpet and event atmosphere</p><p><strong>18:29</strong> - Ticket sales: sold out in 10 hours (300 tickets in 4 hours)</p><p><strong>20:45</strong> - <strong>2026 Gala Date: Friday, December 11, 2026</strong></p><p><strong>21:30</strong> - Virtual gala component and closing thanks</p><br><p><br></p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>450+ attendees at 2025 gala (up from 350 in 2024)</li><li>$80,000 raised for NAVA Foundation</li><li>Four awards presented</li><li>Event sold out in 10 hours</li><li>Virtual component available for remote attendees</li><li>Tickets typically go on sale July/August</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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