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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Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, listening, headphones, earbuds
I am on the outside of the current cultural tensions looking in, hoping to make sense of what I see and hear.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, coloring outside the lines, crayons, risk taking
Having just saved both our lives, I felt he deserved a well thought out, adult answer.
Jon Gardner Voice-Overs, social isolation, online socializing
New-ish to the voice-over world? Here's some ideas to help persevere through the social divide.
Flower growing through cracked soil, flaws, cracks, beauty
“Real” doesn’t always, or even usually, mean speaking your lines the way you would in everyday life.
Overthinking, Decision making, Doors
I can make decisions. I just need to consider all the possibilities first. Ad nauseum.
Woman deciding
Think you want to be a voice talent? Ask yourself these questions first.
If you are in a dark place, my heart breaks for you. I just don’t want you to get lost in the darkness.
social media buttons on keyboard
We are all flawed. We all make mistakes. We all need forgiveness from time to time. I know I do.
pumpkin pie with leaf crust
Not all. . . but my rule is, if I haven't had too much, I haven't had enough.
psychology, mental puzzle piece
It is amazing to me that I haven’t heard anyone so much as hint at the obvious elephant-sized hole in the VO universe.

Being a professional voice actor is about more than the sound of a voice. It is script interpretation, acting, imagination, and a professional who makes your project more important that their ego. It also means broadcast quality sound, great communication skills, prompt follow-up and a quick turnaround. A great attitude doesn't hurt either.

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