WARNING: This blog frequently contains humor...

...or at least my lame attempts at humor. In any case, not everything you read here should be taken literally. A sense of humor is highly recommended.

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Violet and gold Fender Stratocaster
Am I weak because I need moments of affirmation to keep me going? Yes!
The TL;DR voice-Over Blog, relaxed grumpy cat
Be assured, my cats have shown no sign of insult or injury from my definitely not hurtful or hateful terms of endearment.
Jon Gardner, My VO Christmas List
Buying gifts for the voice talent in your life doesn't need to be complicated. But if it is me you are buying for... that's another thing entirely.
Watch repair, fine details, Jon Gardner Voice Overs
This adventure starts when I decide to redesign my website. Cue the dramatic, musical DUN Dunnn! that foreshadows the horrible mistake our hero makes before everything goes to sh**.
cinderella castle - voiceover lessons from disney
Disney doesn’t shut down just because of a “little” rain, so I follow suit and choose to walk my squishy wet shoes back into the adventure even if my soggy shorts are chafing the insides of my thighs raw.
Rssponsibility and trust illustrated by a barking dog
Great relationships of every kind are based on trust — and responsibility.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, Woman listening to herself
We don't hear ourselves objectively, so how can we know what we really sound like?
Animated Batman silhouette with lightning
I liked Batman - I just never wanted to be him. *sigh*
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