Episode 21 | Matt Ochoa: Voice Acting at 17, The Lost Tribe & The Veldt

Episode 21 | Matt Ochoa: Voice Acting at 17, The Lost Tribe & The Veldt

Welcome to Episode 21 of Between The Lines! In this episode, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with Matt Ochoa, the talented young voice actor behind Asher in Rich Kopacz's original audio drama The Lost Tribe. At just 17 years old, Matt shares how he became involved in voice acting through The Veldt radio drama program, what it's like bringing characters to life using only his voice, and how he's balancing his creative pursuits while preparing for his senior year of high school in Maryland. The conversation also explores: 🎙️ Becoming the voice of Asher in The Lost Tribe 🎭 Performing in The Veldt 🎧 The challenges and joys of voice acting 🏴‍☠️ Matt's best pirate voice 🎮 Video games, Nerf battles with friends, and favorite movies 🎹 Music, hobbies, and future plans ❤️ The importance of family support, with Matt's sister joining the conversation Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, a fan of audio dramas, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind creative people, this episode offers an engaging and entertaining look into Matt's journey. Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman Co-Hosted by: Rich Kopacz Guest: Matt Ochoa Recorded: June 27, 2026 Intro & Outro Music "From Here On In" by Everet Almond Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library Music Credits

Street Fighter, Zelda, D&D, Magic & 30 Years of Friendship with Ken Forsee | Between The Lines Podcast Ep. 20

While Jeanette Huffman is off traveling the world, Rich Kopacz steps into the host's chair and welcomes one of his oldest friends, musician, composer, voice actor, gamer, and fellow nerd Ken Forsee. Their friendship began decades ago in a college dormitory and has continued through music, storytelling, gaming, audio dramas, creative collaborations, and countless conversations about the things they love. In this nostalgic and entertaining episode, Rich and Ken explore: 🎮 Classic video games and retro gaming culture 🗡️ The Legend of Zelda 🥊 Street Fighter II 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons 🃏 Magic: The Gathering 🎹 Video game music and composition 🎭 Voice acting and character performance 🎼 Original music creation 📚 Fantasy, science fiction, and nerd culture 👾 Gaming memories from the Nintendo and Super Nintendo era 🎵 The story behind a video game music concert they performed years before video game concerts became mainstream The episode also features a fun musical trivia challenge as Ken identifies themes and soundtracks from beloved games, movies, and television shows, including Street Fighter II, Deltarune, Star Trek, Buckaroo Banzai, The Avengers, Cuphead, and more. Ken Forsee has contributed original music and voice acting to numerous projects with Rich over the years, including The Lost Tribe and many of the audio scenes featured on Between The Lines. Whether you grew up with Nintendo, arcade games, tabletop RPGs, fantasy novels, comic books, or simply enjoy conversations about creativity and lifelong friendships, this episode offers a heartfelt and entertaining trip through decades of gaming and storytelling culture. Hosted by: Rich Kopacz Special Guest: Ken Forsee Jeanette Huffman is currently traveling and will return for future episodes. 🎵 Music Credits "Powerup!" – Jeremy Blake Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library. Used under the YouTube Audio Library license. Listen, follow, and subscribe for more conversations with authors, musicians, artists, voice actors, creators, and storytellers. #RetroGaming #Zelda #StreetFighter #DnD #MagicTheGathering #VideoGameMusic #VoiceActing #GamingPodcast #NerdCulture #GeekCulture #BetweenTheLinesPodcast

The Bazaar of Mari Ruppock | The Lost Tribe Audio Scene

Step into the mysterious Bazaar of Mari Ruppock... In this dramatic scene from The Lost Tribe, Asher enters one of the most dangerous places he has ever encountered. Every face hides a secret, every deal comes with a price, and survival depends on knowing who can—and cannot—be trusted. Featuring Matt Ochoa as Asher, this scene offers a glimpse into Rich Kopacz's immersive audio drama, where unforgettable characters, ancient landscapes, and impossible choices collide. 🎭 Featuring • Matt Ochoa as Asher ✍️ Written by Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Presented on Between The Lines If you enjoy cinematic storytelling, fantasy adventures, biblical fiction, and immersive audio dramas, you'll love The Lost Tribe. Like this scene? Follow Between The Lines for more exclusive audio scenes, interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the writers, actors, and creators bringing these stories to life.

Episode 19 | E. Travers, Sing Crazy, Sheridan Nash & Music City Murder

🎙️ Between The Lines Podcast – Episode 19 E. Travers, Sing Crazy, Sheridan Nash & Music City Murder Join hosts Jeanette Huffman and Rich Kopacz for an unforgettable conversation with E. Travers—author, singer-songwriter, musician, traveler, humanitarian, and creator of the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. In this wide-ranging episode, E. Travers shares the remarkable experiences that have shaped her life and her writing. From performing music and songwriting to serving with the American Red Cross supporting Army and Air Force personnel overseas, her journey has taken her from Nashville stages to Germany and beyond. We discuss the inspiration behind her novel Sing Crazy, the creation of Sheridan Nash, Nashville's music scene, mystery writing, self-publishing, and the real-life events that continue to influence her work. Listeners will also hear stories about: 🔍 Growing up with a father who worked under J. Edgar Hoover 🌍 Living and working overseas 🎵 The realities of life as a professional musician 📚 Building a mystery series from the ground up 🕵️ True crime experiences that may someday become a future book 🎤 Creativity, storytelling, and the writing life As a special bonus, this episode concludes with Music City Murder, an original audio drama created by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the world of Sing Crazy and the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. This suspense-filled production brings Sheridan Nash's world to life through immersive storytelling, mystery, and danger lurking beneath Nashville's music scene. 📚 Featured Author: E. Travers 📖 Featured Book: Sing Crazy 🎭 Bonus Audio Drama: Music City Murder Created by Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Hosts: Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopacz If you enjoy mystery novels, crime fiction, thrillers, author interviews, songwriting, storytelling, and original audio dramas, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening to Between The Lines. Please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us continue highlighting authors, artists, musicians, and storytellers from around the world.

Music City Murder | A Sheridan Nash Mystery Audio Drama Inspired by Sing Crazy

An Original Audio Drama by Rich Kopacz Inspired by the world of E. Travers' Sheridan Nash Mystery Series and her novel Sing Crazy, Music City Murder takes listeners into the darker corners of Nashville's music scene where danger, deception, and murder lurk behind the spotlight. When a suspicious death and a string of unsettling events begin to unfold, Sheridan Nash finds herself drawn into a mystery that reaches far beyond Music Row. As clues emerge and tensions rise, she must decide who to trust—and whether discovering the truth is worth the risk. Created by Rich Kopacz, this original audio scene expands upon the characters and atmosphere of Sing Crazy, bringing mystery fiction to life through immersive storytelling and performance. 📚 Inspired by: Sing Crazy by E. Travers 🎭 Audio Drama Created By: Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Featured On: Between The Lines Podcast Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopacz If you enjoy mystery novels, crime fiction, suspense thrillers, detective stories, and audio dramas, you'll enjoy this original Sheridan Nash adventure. 📖 Learn more about E. Travers and the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Between The Lines on Spotify and wherever podcasts are available.