Tag: audition

  • Throwback Thursday – Audition Flashback

    Throwback Thursday – Audition Flashback

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    I don’t know Gerry Forbes well. We crossed paths professionally a couple of times and had lunch once, with another colleague. It was his brother, Marty, who got me out of Wingham by hiring me at CKFM (soon to become MIX 999, now Virgin) nearly – gulp – three decades ago. I don’t know Marty…

  • Voicing My Concerns

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    As I’ve mentioned before, I audition like a maniac for all sorts of voice gigs. And I only win a fraction of them but I consistently get a fraction and I’m told that makes me successful!  

  • Studio Issues or How I Became an Amateur Engineer

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    There was a puzzling problem with a voice-over I did late last week. The client could hear faint music in the background. I could not. But as we know, my hearing isn’t top-notch so I checked with a couple of other people and they couldn’t hear it either. 

  • Read My Bill – No Ducking Job for You!

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    I received this letter yesterday “From the desk of The Aflac Duck”. My long-shot audition didn’t fly but as you can see, I was swimming in a very big pond. My feathers aren’t ruffled. It was fun to try out!