In ep 113 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Matard joins Sam and Mark to talk about why audio guides are great, and how to create a real historical character. We discuss when to over-egg the pudding and how music can help with rhythm and pace. Plus we coin a new technical term - Gruffing it!

Our VO question this week is all about being a truly international voice actor - from wherever you're based!

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Script 1

Scutari, Barrack Hospl, Jan 18/56

Madam

In reply to your letter of Jan 4, I am very happy to be able to inform you that William Edward Austen 2nd Drag. Gds (Scotch Greys) went home to England Dec 11/55. I therefore return to you his wife’s letters & trust that ‘ere this, her heart is lightened of its troubles.

I remain your obedt Servt

Florence Nightingale

Script 2

It all begins with our hands. With our hands, we imagine we design,

With our hands, we shape we test and test again.

With our hands. we craft. we refine.

and we test over, over and over again

Because our priority is protecting your head

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About our guest:

Stephanie Matard is an American voice-over artist based in France since 2010 and is now a bilingual French-American.

Winner of the VO Atlanta International Scholarship (2020) and nominated as Best International Voice Over at the One Voice Awards (2022), Stephanie brings warmth and clarity to global brands.

She records from her Normandy studio or top studios in Paris. Stephanie is passionate about travel, culture, and French cheese!

Steph's Website

@stephaniematard on Instagram

Steph on YouTube

Steph's Facebook page

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