Podcast

VoiceOverKids Talk Podcast

VoiceOverKids Talk is the podcast from VoiceOverKids Agency, where we talk to young voice actors about their work, experiences, and the world of professional voice acting.

VoiceOverKids Talk with young Dutch voice actor Tobias. How did he get started as a child voice actor through his role in the musical Les Misérables? What skills do you need to become a child voice actor? What are the challenges of voice acting? Is there a difference between recording a commercial, a film, or a TV series? And which voice-over projects have been the most fun, memorable, and special for Tobias? They also answer frequently asked questions about voice acting and explain how to sign up as a child voice actor. Please note: This podcast is in Dutch. English subtitles can be turned on on YouTube.

What is it like to be a kid voicing a famous cartoon character? In this episode of Voice Over, Kids Talk, we talk to 11-year-old American voice actor Asher, the voice of Boots from Dora the Explorer. Asher started acting and doing voice-over work at a very young age and tells us what it’s like to work on professional productions from his own home studio. How did he land the role of Boots? How does he keep the character sounding the same as his own voice gets older? And how do you perform the exact same line with completely different emotions? Asher talks about his experiences working on Dora the Explorer, auditions, voice techniques, working with directors, and life as a young voice actor in the United States. Of course, Asher also demonstrates how he creates the voice of Boots and shares his tips and advice for kids who dream of getting into voice acting themselves.

What’s it like to start voice acting at age ten—and can you grow from a child voice actor into an adult professional? In Episode 3 of VoiceOverKids Talk, Zeno Groenewegen talks to voice and musical theatre actor Daan van Dalen, who started young as the Dutch voice of Peter Rabbit and still works behind the microphone almost every week. They discuss Disney, live-action vs. animation, meeting Joshua Bassett, voice changes, and what really happens in the recording studio—from secret projects to demanding directors. Plus, for the first time: Gumball Roulette! Unexpected questions, voice challenges and… the annoying director. 😈🎙️ An episode full of studio stories and practical tips for aspiring young voice actors.. This episode is in Dutch and on Youtube available with English subtitles.

About the show

VoiceOverKids Talk is the podcast about young voice actors and life behind the mic. What is it really like to work as a young voice actor? How do you get started, prepare for auditions, create memorable characters, and work with professional directors? And what does it take to combine voice-over work with school, family, and everyday life? In VoiceOverKids Talk, host Zeno Groenewegen, founder and voice-over director of VoiceOverKids Agency, talks with young voice actors about their experiences in the professional voice-over industry. From animation and commercials to games, dubbing, auditions, home studios, and recording sessions, the show gives listeners a look behind the scenes of voice acting from the perspective of the kids themselves. Guests share their stories, demonstrate voices and techniques, talk about the challenges and fun of working behind the mic, and offer tips and advice for other kids who dream of becoming voice actors. VoiceOverKids Talk is a fun and inspiring podcast for young voice actors, parents, and anyone curious about the world of animation, voice-over, and the talented young voices behind the characters we hear every day. VoiceOverKids Talk is a podcast from VoiceOverKids Agency, where young voice actors share their work, experiences, stories, and passion for professional voice acting.