How Do You Say That?!
Education & Explainer
About
“How Do You Say That?!” is the weekly, Radio Times recommended podcast for anyone who has ever read a script out loud – and wondered if they're getting it right! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a voiceover guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, true or false fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips! Contact us with your questions and comments anytime - podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093692320140 Join us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hdystpodcast/ Join us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hdystpodcast.bsky.social
Episodes
- Ep 173 Trailer - Rachel Capell (out 15th May)
This is a trailer for Episode 173 of the podcast "How Do You Say That". It features guests Rachel Capell, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin, and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Jane Wing: The one with the Waspish Warpath!
In this episode, Jane Wing joins the hosts to explore techniques for adding movement to dramatic heist scenes and performing dry humour. They also discuss vocal health, the parallels between teaching children and voice acting, and share li…
- Ep 172 Trailer - Jane Wing (out 8th May)
This is a trailer for Episode 172 of "How Do You Say That?!", featuring guests Jane Wing, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Beau Thomas: The one with the Sprinkle Sprinkle!
In episode 171, voice actor Beau Thomas discusses perfecting accents for voice acting, covering techniques for subtlety, theatrical performance, and script direction. He emphasizes the importance of listening and avoiding stereotypes, shar…
- Ep 171 Trailer - Beau Thomas (out 1st May)
This is a trailer for Episode 171 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", featuring guests Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, and accent coach Beau Thomas. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk and will be released on May 1st.
- John Kennard: The one with the Numerical Nightmare!
In episode 170 of "How Do You Say That?!", guest John Kennard joins hosts Sam and Mark to discuss the impact of numbers on script delivery, exploring conversational versus informational tones, and the relationship between character count a…
- Ep 170 Trailer - John Kennard (out 24th Apr)
This is a trailer for Episode 170 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", featuring guests John Kennard, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Tammy King: The one with the Musical Direction!
In episode 169 of "How Do You Say That?!", Tammy King joins hosts to explore safe reads, the impact of client scratch reads, and how music affects vocal delivery. The episode also covers shifting tone and strategies for finding voice actin…
- Ep 169 Trailer - Tammy King (out 17th Apr)
This is a trailer for Episode 169 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", which will be released on April 17th. The episode features Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, and Tammy King and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Stephanie Cannon: The one with the Unexpected Accent!
Episode 168 features voice actor Stephanie Cannon discussing the importance of consistent character accents in audiobooks, regardless of origin. The show also covers dealing with incomplete scripts and includes segments on audio drama, wil…
- Ep 168 Trailer - Stephanie Cannon (out 10th Apr)
This is a trailer for episode 168 of the podcast "How Do You Say That", which will feature guests Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, and Stephanie Cannon. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Kate De Quidt: The one with the Medical Tongue-Twister!
Kate De Quidt joins "How Do You Say That?!" to discuss the importance of human emotion in voiceover scripts, particularly for medical terms. The episode also touches on the growing influence of AI in the industry and how previous work expe…
- Ep 167 Trailer - Kate De Quidt (out 3rd April)
This is a trailer for Episode 167 of the podcast "How Do You Say That", featuring guests Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, and Kate De Quidt. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Chloe Gilgallon: The one with the Giraffe-ish Elements!
In episode 166, Chloe Gilgallon discusses vocal warmth, vocal age, and script adjustments in voice acting with hosts Sam and Mark. The episode also covers improvisation for ADR and includes fun facts and wildcards.
- Ep 166 Trailer - Chloe Gilgallon (out 27th Mar)
This is a trailer for Episode 166 of the "How Do You Say That?!" podcast, featuring Chloe Gilgallon, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Richard Koslowsky: The one with the Demo Reel Discussion!
In episode 165 of "How Do You Say That?!", guest Richard Koslowsky joins Sam and Mark to discuss how scripts can gain clarity when read aloud, the importance of clarifying recording preferences with clients, and the process of creating dem…
- Ep 165 Trailer - Richard Koslowsky (out 20th Mar)
This is a trailer for episode 165 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!" which will feature Richard Koslowsky, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Denise Hoey: The one with the Spirit of Judy Garland!
In episode 164, Denise Hoey joins hosts to discuss making script choices, the nuances of voice acting, and drawing from theatre or screen experience. The episode features discussions on "The Wizard of Oz," a Judy Garland reference, and lis…
- Ep 164 Trailer - Denise Hoey (out 13th Mar)
This is a trailer for Episode 164 of the "How Do You Say That?!" podcast, which will feature Denise Hoey. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk and also mentions guests Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin.
- Karl Jenkinson: The one with the Huge Parenthesis!
In episode 163 of "How Do You Say That?!", guest Karl Jenkinson joins hosts Sam and Mark to discuss the nuances of voiceover work. Topics include narrating multiple character accents, making scripts relatable with luxury and humor, and the…
- Ep 163 Trailer - Karl Jenkinson (out 6th Mar)
This is a trailer for Episode 163 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", which will feature Karl Jenkinson. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk and also mentions Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin.
- Machteld van der Gaag: The one with the International English!
In episode 162 of "How Do You Say That?!", voice actor Machteld van der Gaag joins hosts Sam and Mark to discuss International English. The conversation delves into the nature of International English, not strictly British or American, and…
- Ep 162 Trailer - Machteld van der Gaag (out 27th Feb)
This is a trailer for Episode 162 of the podcast "How Do You Say That". The episode will feature Machteld van der Gaag, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Caroline Ramsay: The one with the Darkness to Speed Ratio!
This episode features voice actress Caroline Ramsay discussing client needs in voiceover, the implications of smart speaker tracking, and the challenges of transitioning to voice acting. It also touches on acting personas and includes a li…
- Ep 161 Trailer - Caroline Ramsay (out 20th Feb)
This is a trailer for Episode 161 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", which will feature Caroline Ramsay. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk and also mentions Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin.
- Richie Tavake: The one with the Benevolent Giant!
In episode 160, Richie Tavake joins hosts Sam and Mark to explore the differences between the US and UK radio commercial markets. They discuss script research, the voice-over process, and share personal anecdotes. The episode also features…
- Ep 160 Trailer - Richie Tavake (out 13th Feb)
This is a trailer for Episode 160 of the podcast How Do You Say That?!, which will feature guests Richie Tavake, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Mike Paine: The one with the Controlled Chaos!
In episode 159, voice actor Mike Paine joins the hosts to discuss various aspects of voice acting, including commercial work, character creation, and advice for newcomers. The episode also features
- Ep 159 Trailer - Mike Paine (out 6th Feb)
This is a trailer for Episode 159 of the podcast 'How Do You Say That?!'. The episode, featuring guests Mike Paine, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin, is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Perdita Lawton: The one with the Warm Bath Client!
In episode 158, Perdita Lawton shares insights on voiceover techniques for corporate reads and comedic audiobooks. The episode also covers the Norman Beaton Fellowship, an initiative by BBC Audio Drama for aspiring actors.
- Ep 158 Trailer - Perdita Lawton (out 30th Jan)
This is a trailer for Episode 158 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!" featuring Perdita Lawton, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Hannah Hebblethwaite: The one with the Big 2026 Revelation!
In this episode of "How Do You Say That?!", guest Hannah Hebblethwaite discusses voice acting, including challenges with word count, pace, and making technical subjects engaging. The conversation also touches on website SEO for unique acce…
- Ep 157 Trailer - Hannah Hebblethwaite (out 23rd Jan)
This is a trailer for episode 157 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!" featuring guests Hannah Hebblethwaite, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Vicki-Jo Eva: The one with the Gin-Fuelled Sleep Story!
In episode 156, Vicki-Jo Eva joins hosts Sam and Mark to discuss creating sleep stories, the nuances of character versus personality in voice acting, and transferable skills from previous careers. The episode includes discussions on gin-fu…
- Ep 156 Trailer - Vicki-Jo Eva (out 16th Jan)
This is a trailer for Episode 156 of the podcast "How Do You Say That", featuring guests Vicki-Jo Eva, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Barney Cooper: The one with the Vanishing Voice!
In episode 155, Barney Cooper joins hosts Sam and Mark to discuss script delivery, sleep stories, and expressing pride. The episode includes segments on NASA, royalty, and the transition from stage acting to voice acting, with Sam experien…
- Ep 155 Trailer - Barney Cooper (out 9th Jan)
This is a trailer for Episode 155 of the podcast "How Do You Say That?!", which will feature Barney Cooper, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Mike Bodie UNEDITED: The New Year Special
In this unedited New Year special episode of "How Do You Say That?!", guest Mike Bodie discusses how voice pitch can indicate a character's age, shares secrets for successful gaming auditions, and explains why certain accent combinations d…
- Ep 154 Trailer - Mike Bodie UNEDITED (out 2nd Jan)
This is a trailer for the New Year special episode of "How Do You Say That?!" featuring Mike Bodie, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode will be unedited and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Christmas Special: The one with the Boxing Day Boxes!
This Christmas Special episode of "How Do You Say That?!" features hosts Sam and Mark with guests Katy Maw and Phil Rowe. The episode includes four boxes with seasonal audio content and four scripts, incorporating festive readings and wild…
- Boxing Day Trailer (out 26th Dec)
The podcast "How Do You Say That?!" is releasing a festive episode on Boxing Day. This trailer previews the upcoming content.
- Rhiannon Moushall: The one with the Nasty Elf on the Shelf!
In episode 152 of "How Do You Say That?!", Rhiannon Moushall discusses various topics with hosts Sam and Mark, including a "nasty Elf on the Shelf," selling to directors, and evolving voiceover styles. The episode also features "wildcard"…
- Ep 152 Trailer - Rhiannon Moushall (out 19th Dec)
This is a trailer for Episode 152 of the podcast How Do You Say That?! The episode features Rhiannon Moushall, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Pete Nottage: The one with the Cracker Going Bang!
In episode 151, Pete Nottage joins Sam and Mark to discuss TV continuity and announcer training. The episode includes discussions on classroom innovation, a mention of
- Ep 151 Trailer - Pete Nottage (out 12th Dec)
This is a trailer for Episode 151 of "How Do You Say That?!", featuring guests Pete Nottage, Mark Ryes, and Samantha Boffin. The episode is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Tim Bick: The one with the Talking Dog Surprise!
In episode 150, guest Tim Bick joins hosts Sam and Mark to explore various aspects of voiceover work, including wildlife documentary narration styles, the changing trends in announcer voices, and the appropriate sound for corporate films.…
- Ep 150 Trailer - Tim Bick (out 5th Dec)
This is a trailer for episode 150 of the podcast How Do You Say That?!. The episode features Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, and Tim Bick and is sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk.
- Carla Terry: The one with the Courtroom Drama!
Carla Terry discusses courtroom drama and vocal delivery with Sam and Mark in episode 149 of 'How Do You Say That?!'. The episode explores acting disappointed, creating a TV gameshow announcer, and the best live 'Voice of God' gigs.
- Ep 149 Trailer - Carla Terry (out 28th Nov)
This trailer previews episode 149 of the podcast How Do You Say That, featuring hosts Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin alongside guest Carla Terry. The episode is set to release on November 28th.
- George Weightman: The one with the Random Cat in the Hat!
In episode 148 of "How Do You Say That?!", guest George Weightman, Voice Artist of the Year 2025, joins hosts Sam and Mark to explore character creation in video games. They delve into vocal nuances for different settings and characters, d…