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EP 10 - Kristin Paiva: Thinks She Knows What We Already Do (As If!)

This week on We Know VO, Smooth, Dickie, & Mandy Katie talk with Kristen Paiva, who is famous for running Disney and possibly inventing Goofy's laugh. She also made something called Voice Forge, which helps people use their voices more, or differently, or professionally. It wasn't totally clear, but it sounds important. Kristen talks about helping actors, resilience, and something about foundations, which we all agreed is good to have. We ask her about her time at Disney, the monorail, jewelry, and whether sending pie is a normal part of casting. She confirms most things. It's a powerful episode full of leadership, mentorship, and professional inspiration for anyone who wants to work in voiceover, or anywhere, really. We Know VO. And now, thanks to Kristen Paiva (pronounced like the dessert, we think), so does everyone else.

Christine Rose Part 2: Gaming, Greatness, and Gluten-Free Dreams

This week on We Know VO, Mandy Katie, Smooth, and Dickie continue their powerful conversation with Christine Rose Schimermatterdumplingburgerhorn, the first Black openly transgender woman in the AA video game industry and possibly also the president of gaming itself. Christine talks about her work on Star Trek: Prodigy, her leadership with Queer Vox, and her groundbreaking advocacy for LGBTQ+ talent, while we explore equally vital topics like gluten, the Matterhorn, and something we called the Sugar Horn (this may not exist, according to our mother's ChatGPT). Christine discusses representation, resilience, and new creative projects, and we offer meaningful contributions. It's a monumental episode about art, identity, and industry, packed with funny laughter (the 67 hahaha kind), inspiration, and several moments where Christine said something brilliant right after we did.

EP 8 - Christine Rose Part 1: Style, Stilettos, and Serious Voice Talent

This week on We Know VO, Smooth, Dickie, and Mandy Katie sit down with Christine Rose Schirmerhorn, a world-famous actress, voice artist, and probably inventor of confidence. She talks about her incredible journey from Stony Ridge, Ohio all the way to Burbank, California, which we all agreed sounds exhausting but she thinks it was worth it. Christine shares stories about acting, heritage, stilettos, and ice cream (four topics we consider essential to the craft). We answer the important industry questions like why stilettos ARE part of method acting, why Ohio IS still open, and how microphones ACT-TU-ALLY work differently in other countries. It's a deeply educational conversation about success, style, and dessert. Christine brings wisdom, grace, and poise while we provide professional support. And nodding. We Know VO.

EP 7 - Joan and Rudy: Performing the P*rn Version of The Wizard of SOVAS

This week on We Know VO, Smooth, Dickie, & Mandy Katie talk with Joan (we call her Judy) and Rudy, two extremely accomplished people who created something called SOVAS. They tell us about contests, awards, and how voice acting is both an art and a science, which we totally agree with and also always knew always for all time ever. Judy and Rudy talk about creativity, community, and excellence, while we bring enthusiasm, questions, and acronyms. It's an unforgettable conversation about the meaning of voice, success, and whatever else we can come up with. We Know VO.

EP 6 - Donna Grillo: Casting, Cartoons, and Other Things We Already Understand

This week on We Know VO, we welcome Donna Grillo, one of the most influential people in cartoons and probably microphones. Known for Johnny Bravo, Dexter's Laboratory, and SpongeBob SquarePants, Donna joins our hosts - Smooth, Dickie, and Mandy Katie, for an expert-level conversation about directing actors, discovering voices, and building a career in this business if you're talented (which we are). She also covers advanced topics like "websites" and "auditions" for listeners who might not be as advanced as us. A must-hear for anyone serious about voiceover, or breathing near someone who is. We Know VO. And now, thanks to Donna, so does everyone else.