The Gameslave Podcast - Episode 262 - Getting Started in Voice Acting with Kyle McCarley

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Kyle McCarley presenting his panel on working in voice over

In today’s episode, I have a recording of part of Kyle McCarley’s “Getting Started in Voice Acting” panel. Unfortunately, I was late to the start of this panel and missed the first few minutes. When I got my recording equipment up, McCarley was talking about preparing a demo reel for voice acting. He talked about the need to produce multiple demo reels for different types of voice over work, how to tailor the demo, and how to hire a professional to help you. McCarley also gave some general indication about how much producing a demo should cost and what to expect when working with an audio engineer. Next, he talked about some options about how to set up a home studio, including where to locate it in your house, some microphone recommendations, how to reduce room effects and noise, and home user audio editing software. After that, McCarley talked about where to find work, how to communicate with potential agents and clients, and how location can influence your ability to find work.

The Gameslave Podcast - Episode 261 - COAF 2023 Opening Ceremonies

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Starting this week we will be featuring audio that we recorded at Colorado Anime Fest 2023, and we will begin with the convention opening ceremonies, hosted by the singular Ciaran Strange. We hope that you enjoy this episode, and come back for more.

Colorado Anime Fest 2023 Cosplay

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Another year another convention filled with cosplay. This year was a little different though. Instead of being on the floor I was honored with the chance to photograph the judging for the cosplay contest which can be found here. As a result the floor photos are a bit sparse, but enjoy nonetheless!

The Gameslave Podcast - Episode 260 - NDK2022 Cosplay Interviews

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Hi folks, we’re trying something new with this episode. Today, we have a big batch of interviews that we recorded with regular convention attendees on the floor of NDK 2022. We asked each person two questions: “who are they cosplaying?” and “why?”. Listening back as I was editing the audio this past week, I was delighted to be reminded of these little interactions with other fans. When we started doing this, I was incredibly nervous to approach people out of the blue (you can probably hear it in my voice in the first few). But the little stories that so many of these fans had reminded me of how fun and cool it is to love art and media. I hope you enjoy listening to these as much as I enjoyed editing them.

The Gameslave Podcast - The Doctor and the Queen

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Our second podcast from NDK is a panel featuring Dr. Alisa Freedman and Queen D.

A photo of Dr. Alisa Freedman and Queen D smiling and making a heart with their hands.

In theory, a professor and a drag queen would seem to be an odd pairing. But when you put Dr. Alisa Freedman and Queen D together in a panel, the conversation is non-stop. The panel, dubbed the Doctor and The Queen moved rapidly through many subjects: sharks, Doctoral thesis, conspiracy theories, football fans, retro-gaming, and travel planning just to name a few. We hope you enjoy listening in on this panel from NDK’s Bert and Ernie duo.

The Gameslave Podcast - History of Nan Desu Kan

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Here is our first piece of audio from Nan Desu Kan 2022: a panel featuring the history of NDK with Dr. Alisa Freedman, Guy Davis, and special guest Kevin McKeever.

Photo of Nan Desu Kan participants costumed as Cyrus (left) and Reese (right) from the Animal Crossing Series.

This year marks the 25th Nan Desu Kan. The convention has been held annually since 1997, with the exception of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented gatherings of large groups of people. In light of this Dr. Alisa Freedman, Professor of Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies, and Gender at the University of Oregon, and Guy Davis, the NDK historian, and member of the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Anime Association, convened a panel to discuss the history of NDK as it relates to the wider history of anime in North America. They were joined partway through by Kevin McKeever of Harmony Gold (localizer and publisher of Robotech and Macross). The panel presented background on the origins of NDK, the early history of anime localization in the US, and how the convention evolved in its early years alongside the anime market. Near the end of the panel, there was a question and answer period that included discussion about what the future of NDK may look like.

The Gameslave Podcast - Laura Stahl Interview

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Hello Fans! Today we are posting the last of our interviews from Colorado Anime Fest 2022. We hope you have enjoyed them.

A photo of Laura Stahl at Colorado Anime Fest 2022.

Laura Stahl is a voice actor known for her roles in The Promised Neverland, Genshin Impact, and Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun. She has also adapted scripts for Yashahime, Fate Grand Order, and Eden. Chris interviewed her at Colorado Anime Fest 2022, where they talked about her career, community response to the pandemic, and the things she loves to geek out about. We hope you enjoy this episode.

The Gameslave Podcast - Interview with Abby Trott

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Hello fans! Today, we have one of our last interviews from COAF 2022. These took a lot longer to get out to you than is really justifiable. We hope that you enjoy it in spite of how late it is.

Abby Trott is a voice actor and singer best known for playing the role of Nezuko Kamado in Demon Slayer and performing the English version of Lifelight, the theme to Super Smash Bros: Ultimate. She has worked on numerous anime properties, original English language animations, and video games. Chris spoke with her about living in Japan, learning to play the shakuhachi, and working in voice acting. We hope you enjoy the interview.