Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting

156 - Why Authenticity Wins: Sonya Wills on Social Media, Voiceover & Starting Over

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if everything about your creative career could change in less than a year? In this episode, I sit down with Sonya Wills, a former commercial acto...

155 - Emma Faye: Building a Full-Time Audiobook Career as the Clean Reads Queen

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, I'm joined by audiobook narrator Emma Faye—a 2026 Audie finalist, 2024 SOVAS nominee, and the narrator...

Mike Previti: From Musician to Full-Time Voice Actor - Building a VO Career with Patience and Purpose

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, I sit down with voice actor Mike Previti to talk about building a sustainable voiceover career later in ...

153 - Scam-Baiting to Private Investigations: Rosie Okumura's Wild VO Pivot

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Okumura returns to the Mike Lenz VO Podcast with one of the most unusual (and inspiring) career paths in voiceover: she turned a deeply personal...

152 - Tawny Platis Interview - From Child Actor to 1.8M Followers: Tawny Platis on Consistency, Creativity, and Career Growth

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Voice actor and content creator Tawny Platis returns to The Mike Lenz VO Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about building a sustainable creative...

151 - Mike Lenz Update

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Mike gives an update on his career including: The powerful advice he received after he moved into voiceover, audiobook narration and...

150 - Sanya Simmons Interview - From Classical Flutist to SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Narrator

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

IIn this episode, Mike sits down with audiobook narrator and author Sanya Simmons to talk about her path from classical musician to becoming a voice a...

149 - Melissa Mirren Interview

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly versatile Melissa Mirren, a professional voice actor with over eight year...

148 - Rom-Coms, Witty Banter, and Beach Towns – Inside Grace Worthington's Sweet Romance World

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, I chat with bestselling author Grace Worthington, whose sweet romance novels are as heartwarming as they ...

147 - Milestones, Mentors & Gratitude – Mike Lenz's Career Update

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this special solo episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, Mike takes a moment to reflect on some incredible milestones in his voiceover journey — i...

146 - Finding Your Voice: Carmen Seantel's Journey into Audiobook Narration

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Mike Lenz VO Podcast, I'm joined by Carmen Seantel, an emerging audiobook narrator whose warm, soothing, and expressive voice i...

145 - Donovan Corneetz: Voice of The Today Show & Promo Pro

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Mike Lenz VO Podcast, we sit down with Donovan Corneetz, the talented voice behind The Today Show, as well as a leading force i...

144 - From Struggles to Strength: Izzy Tugman on Voiceover, Faith, and Wellness

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Izzy Tugman, a dynamic voice actor celebrated for her impressive versatility across audiobooks, ...

143 - Samantha Boyer Interview

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Mike Lenz VO Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Samantha Boyer with us, an inspiring artist and content creator who brings a t...

142 - Marisa Blake Interview

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marisa Blake is a Latina Actor, Voiceover Artist and Musician. You can find her on screen in Netflix's Florida Man, DC's Swamp Thing and Spectrums Ori...

141 - Cris Dukehart Interview

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Cris Dukehart is an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winner, and has recorded over 300 audiobooks across mult...

140 - Jamie Muffett Interview

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Muffett is a voice actor, podcast producer, audio engineer and educator who divides his time between New York City and Philadelphia, PA.  He's ...

139 - Chris Johnson Interview

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Johnson is a professional Voice Actor, based in Los Angeles.  He has voiced a wide range of projects over the years including commercials, co...

138 - Tom Dheere Interview

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I take a deep dive into the voiceover industry and the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our industry, with VO veteran ...

137 - Paige Reisenfeld Interview

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Paige Reisenfeld is a classically trained soprano and stage actor turned SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator. Perhaps she shoul...

136 - Landon Beach Interview

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk with award-winning author Landon Beach about his career, and about his recent book Narrator, which is narrated by the amazing...

135 - Mike Cooper Interview

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Cooper is a British voice talent who swapped big city life in London for log cabin life in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Mike is r...

134 - Danielle Harris Interview

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Harris is a voice actor from Atlanta, Ga. Originally born and raised in Indiana, she has had an interest and intrigue with voiceover since he...

133 - Mandy Fisher Interview

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With a home studio, Mandy Fisher has the ability to tell your story, your way. Equipment includes: Source Connect/ipDTL Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 R...

132 - Brad Hyland Interview

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Hyland was born on April 1 st , 2016.  Well, not really- but that's what he'll say is when he really started living! That's the day he started f...

131 - Rosie Okumura Interview

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roșie Okumura is an LA based voice actor, musician, and YouTuber.  Rosie uses her voice acting and musical skills to prank call internet and phone ...

130 - Mike Lenz Update

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is filled with resources for you to move your career forward.  I provide an update on how 2021 was in my VO world, and discuss having a ...

129 - Anne Cloud Interview

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Cloud has been writing her own story for a long time: from moving to New York days after college graduation (without a plan) to buying an old s...

127 - Roy Worley Interview

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up on the outskirts of Memphis, Tennessee in a large extended family, Roy Worley learned the art of storytelling from his grandpa, Paw Neely ...

126 - Richard Rieman Interview

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Founder and CEO of the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit "Imagination Videobooks," Richard is known as "The Storybook Wizard." He is a top Audible narrator who help...

125 - Natasha Marchewka and Katherine Tole Interview (Voice 123 Course)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recording voice-over projects daily since 2006, Natasha Marchewkahas grown her business exponentially through referrals from happy clients throughout ...

124 - Jessica Taylor Interview

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard Jessica Taylor on television, on the web and on the radio for projects large and small. She has a range from youthful cool to polished so...

123 - Julie Wilson (AHAB) Interview

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JULIE WILSON is Senior Manager of Digital Production Platforms and an award-winning executive producer at Penguin Random House Audio. She started her...

122 - P.J. Ochlan Interview

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A multiple Audie Award winner, Odyssey Award winner, multiple Earphones Award winner, and multiple Voice Arts Award winner, P.J. Ochlan's work beh...

121 - Sean Pratt Interview

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SEAN PRATT HAS been a working professional actor in theatre, film, TV and voice-overs for over 30 years. He holds a BFA in Acting from Santa Fe Univer...

120 - Laya Hoffman Interview

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I chat with Laya Hoffman!  Laya's voice is genuine yet unique, culturally flexible and confidently warm - a fun, fresh female voice t...

119 - Charlie Lovett Interview

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Lovett was born in Winston-Salem, NC in 1962 and grew up as the child of a book-collecting English professor. He spent his summers in the rura...

118 - Mike Lenz Update

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I share some thoughts on Systems Thinking and hiow the VO industry is really a Complex System (and what that means for you!)  I also ...

117 - Val Kelly (MAVO 2020) Interview

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Val Kelly is a bilingual, French/English Voice Actress. Val started her voice-over career in 1999 after being told her whole life how "cute" her voic...

116 - Jim Seybert Interview

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Seybert has been telling stories for more than sixty years. As a young boy he would dictate stories, telling his parents to "write this down." Fa...

115 - Edoardo Ballerini Interview

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Edoardo Ballerini is a two time winner of the Audiobook Publishers Association's Best Male Narrator Audie Award (2013, Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walte...

114 - Sarah Puckett Interview

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is a fan favorite for her sweetly husky voice and her passion for creating a unique audio adventure every time. She has brought over 100 books t...

113 - Kabir Singh Interview

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kabir Singh is a professional voice actor and street poet for hire. His voice is perfect for connecting with young, urban audiences as well as the Afr...

112 - Cindy Kay Interview

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Kay moved 11 times before the age of 5, grew up in a multilingual/bicultural family, and came to audiobooks from teaching. A narrator with a ho...

111 - Tom Mailey Interview

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mike Lenz as he spends time with his good friend and VO colleague Tom Mailey.  Tom is no stranger to the entertainment and communication world, ...

110 - Mike Lenz Update

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your "why?"  On this episode I update you on my journey in the VO world and cover some topics that are critically important to focus on i...

109 - Jocqueline Protho Interview

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jocqueline Protho is the Founder of The Audio Flow and Three One Six Audio - an audiobook production and publishing company serving indie authors. She...

108 - Shannon Parks Interview

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Marguerite Gavin (Shannon Parks) has been a professional audiobook narrator for over twenty years with over 500+ titles, numerous Audie nominations a...

107 - Mike Lenz Update

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I provide an update on my journey. I discuss the voiceover consulting I'm now doing as well as provide a discount on my friend Tim Tip...

106 - Laila Berzins Interview

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laila Berzins is a Voice Arts Awards nominated LA Based American voice actor with a decade of experience, comedian, and songwriter extraordinaire, pr...

105 - Tony Pasquale Interview

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up, I was always the entertainment in the family. I could be found recording radio programs (just to hear the announcer) or making voices and...

104 - Tim Tippets Interview

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I talk with voice actor, composer and audio engineer Tim Tippets about his Audition Ready Audio Course. I took Tim's course and worked...

103 - Maria Pendolino Interview

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Pendolino is an award-winning voiceover artist. A professional working actor for more than fifteen years, Maria's style is natural, friendly, re...

102 - Mike Lenz Update

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike provides an update on his journey.  May has been a busy month of traveling and Mike discusses some of the lessons he learned, th...

101 - Emily Pick Interview

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Pick's voice is described as SOUND APPROACHABLE, WARM, HIP, FRIENDLY, SEXY, INTELLIGENT, BELIEVABLE. Emily's career has included Commercial, eLe...

100 - Special Episode 100!!

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wow!!  So hard to believe we made it to 100 episodes.  I'm so thankful for my amazing guests and for all of you who listen to my podcast! On this sp...

099 - Jenn Meyer Interview

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Meyer is a proud Second City graduate, and professional full-time Los Angeles based voiceover artist who has lent her voice to A-List clients suc...

098 - Mike Lenz Update

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Mike on this episode where he updates listeners on his journey into on-camera commercial work.  Mike also discusses several important lessons an...

097 - Dustin Rubin Interview

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike inteviews writer, producer and voice actor Dustin Rubin. Dustin is a Voice Actor Providing VO for Commercials, TV, Radio, Narrat...

096 - Jessica Lewis Interview

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Mike interviews voice actor and podcaster Jessica Lewis. Jessica's voice is described as Humorous, Engaging, Collaborative, Creati...

095 - Dave Walsh Interview

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

TrueTell™ founder Dave Walsh has enjoyed a truly multi-faceted career on both sides of the Hollywood glass, as successful artist, coach and direc...

094 - Drita Dumont Interview

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike interviews trilingual voice actor Drita Dumont. She discusses her transition into voice acting and how she applies her VO experti...

093 - Mike Lenz Recap

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike updates listeners at the 6 month mark of his journey into full-time voice-over and podcasting. Topics include the process of work...

092 - Issa Lopez Interview

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Issa Lopez is a bilingual voiceover talent, actress, singer and spokesperson with global, national, regional and local on and off-camera credits. As o...

091 - Jack Daniel Interview

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jack performed for years as a stage and film actor on the East Coast before moving to San Francisco, where he became part of a national touring sketch...

090 - Sophia Cruz Interview

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Mike talks with Sophia Cruz. Sophia is a LA bilingual voice over actor specializing in flawless and seamless English to Spanish voice...

089 - Jason Romano Interview

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Romano is a speaker, author, media consultant and church leader with over 20 years of professional broadcasting experience on the regiona...

088 - Rhonda Phillips Interview

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rhonda Phillips has had a long and successful career in both radio and voice-overs.  She shares her journey into the world of VO and coaching (she lo...

087 - Mike Lenz VO Update

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike Lenz provides an update on his move into full-time VO and podcast production.  Mike discusses the work he's been doing in the eL...

086 - Tiffany Morgan Interview

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Mike Lenz interviews actor, voice actor, writer and producer Tiffany Morgan.  Tiffany is a stage, film and television actress best kn...

085 - Val Kelly Interview

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Val Kelly is a bilingual, French/English Voice Actress. Val started her voiceover career in 1999 after being told her whole life how "cute" her voice ...

084 - Claton Butcher Interview

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Claton Butcher is an audiobook narrator, voice over artist, and music pastor, with over 80 audiobooks to his credit. He has studied under some of toda...

083 - Brandon Pollock Interview

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Since Brandon Pollock began his voiceover career in 2011 he's been trusted by companies all over the world to voice their projects. His experience inc...

082 - Tawny Platis Interview

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tawny Platis is not only a fellow voice actor but also a fellow podcast creator who hosts her very own 'The Dirty Bits' podcast.  Having started her ...

081 - Bob Merkel Interview

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had a great time talking with VoiceZam creator Bob Merkel about his amazing product.  You'll find out that VoiceZam is so much more than a great de...

080 - Julie Slack Interview

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A collaborative artist like Julie Slack is driven to elevate your brand.   Julie Slack instinctively and technically knows how to bring out the bes...

079 - Mark "Monk" Schane-Lydon Interview

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Monk? And why is he seen so often in a kilt? We'll get to that in a moment. First off, I am a voice actor and storyteller. From the stage to...

078 - Joan Franzino Interview

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An established NYC producer at Pomann Sound once said Joan was his favorite "all-rounder."  Joan Franzino has been a professional voice actor si...

077 - Cameron Gregg Interview

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron has been pursuing the craft of acting since discovering its transformative effect at a young age. He comes from a family with a strong backgro...

076 - Natasha Marchewka Interview

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You know the voice that describes the benefits of owning an Electrolux washer? That's Natasha. That voice who shares events overhead at that casino yo...

075 - Mike Lenz 2017 Recap

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Lenz recaps 2017 and offers some exciting discount codes for helpful voice-over courses!

074 - Rodney Saulsberry Interview

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Rodney Saulsberry is the voice of choice for behind-the scenes narration. This Detroit native and University of Michigan Graduate, is one of the prem...

073 - Jordan Reynolds Interview

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Reynold's voice is based in Los Angeles, California but has been heard all over the world. Voicing internationally known companies such as AT&T...

072 - Nicole Britton Interview

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Britton - I'm a voice actor who manages to jam 23 years of acting experience into my tiny booth every day; my passion for performance filters i...

071 - David Goldberg Interview

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Lenz interviews Edge Studio CEO, David Goldberg. Information about Edge Studio: We are VoiceSTA certified. We have 1000+ clients, 20+ years exper...

070 - Matt Rawlings Interview

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For over 20 years Matt has specialized in concert promotion, promo, commercial, corporate, and Radio and TV imaging. Most recently the promo voiceover...

069 - Evan Schmitt Interview

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Evan is a millennial (born in 1990) and he loves telling a story, especially yours. In 2006, Evan narrated his first self-produced documentary, inspir...

068 - Mike Lenz VO Update

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I'm Mike Lenz.   I'm a professional voice actor, the author of Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting, and the host of a popular podcast, ...

067 - Tom Jordan Interview

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Lenz interviews voice actro and audiobook narrator Tom  Jordan. I started voiceovers in 1994 – before the internet. I did some computer-based...

066 - Elise Napier Interview

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Napier is a graduate from the University of Southern California, where she earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience and Theatre. S...

065 - Tim Paige Interview

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

About me: Hey, I'm Tim. I'm a husband and a father, first and foremost. I've spent over 3 years in the podcasting space, learning everything I could ...

064 - Andrea Emmes Interview

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Audible Best Selling Narrator, Andrea Emmes was born in Hollywood, FL and grew up in both Tennessee and Rhode Island, started her career in musical th...

063 - Tom Knight Interview

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm a voice actor–which basically means that I love to talk–whether it be narration for commercials, documentaries, instructional films, industria...

062 - Brent Allen Hagel Interview

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brent is the New Radio and TV Signature Voice of the NCAA and March Madness 2016! Also, he is the voice of the International Champions Cup Professiona...

061 - Brian Hull Interview

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, I'm impressionist Brian Hull, and here is my channel where I do hundreds of impressions and have some comedy with them too! You may know m...

060 - Dan Hurst Interview

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan (Daniel Eduardo) Hurst is an experienced bilingual (English and Spanish) voice talent operating out of the Kansas City area. His business exte...

059 - Joe Loesch Interview

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Loesch is an award winning author, voice actor and spoken word producer. He trained for an acting career at the Pasadena Playhouse and now calls N...

058 - Tracy Lindley and Sarah Kay Interview

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Though I love to travel, there's no place like my home in Missouri. I was born and raised just north of Kansas City, and being a Midwest girl, I belie...

057 - Gabriel Kunda Interview

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriel Kunda is a professional voice actor recently signed by Atlas Talent Agency. 

056 - Dustin Ebaugh Interview

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dustin's honest to goodness voice and professionalism have been bringing brands to life for over 20 years. His clients rely on his keen understanding ...