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Mark Ryes

@markryes.bsky.social

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Mainly posting about telly, voiceover, podcasting, dogs, naturism, guys, gays & food! Dog dad to Margo. One half of the "How Do You Say That?!" podcast and one half of the "Grumpy Old Gays" podcast.

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” - we’re giddy with Canadian voice actor Tracy-Ann Leith. ★ Mark is back from his holidays - with sun & fun on his mind… ★ Sam is more about poetry ★ And it’s left to our clever guest to get to the heart of the matter! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You say That?! with Tracy-Ann Leith - British Voiceover

In ep 191 of “How Do You Say That?!” Tracy Leith joins Sam and Mark to talk about the right side of caring for a mental health charity script. How can you be empathetic without tipping into saccharine...

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

By the sea

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Plane ride

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Mogan Moments

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pool fun

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

💃Is Strictly Come Dancing still the glittering TV spectacular we know and love, or are they dancing towards trouble? 👀 The Grumpy Old Gays are taking a close look at the future of Strictly - and WE’RE NOT IMPRESSED! 😂 youtu.be/v91EzqNK57s #GrumpyOldGays #StrictlyComeDancing #BBCStrictly

BBC STRICTLY - THE FUTURE? with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity #bbcstrictly

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” there’s another chance to step into the world of Victorian London - and Peppa Pig! Voice actor George Weightman is an absolute legend - so this one’s really worth a second listen! youtu.be/AF--FTbgi18

George Weightman: The one with the Random Cat in the Hat! (Rpt) | How Do You Say That?! 190

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

☀️ SUNSHINE, SCANDAL & THE SPENCER BOMBSHELL! 👑 This week, the Grumpy Old Gays are enjoying the sunshine… but their attention is fixed on the latest royal drama! The boys dive into Charles Spencer’s new book! youtu.be/UmdaG75yeeg #GrumpyOldGays #RoyalFamily #CharlesSpencer #Swansong #PiersMorgan

CHARLES vs CHARLES: THE TRUTH with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #swansong #royal

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week, we go back to a Right Royal episode of “How Do You Say That?!” and there’s another chance to be blessed by best friend to the Royals - Welsh voice actor Noni Lewis. It’s all in “How Do You Say That?! - the One with the Queen Mum’s Best Mate” 🌟 youtu.be/yUQgTAS1LWM?...

Noni Lewis: The one with the Queen Mum's Best Mate! | How Do You Say That?! 66

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🧙‍♀️ The Grumpy Old Gays are separating fact from fiction! and talking about one of life’s great mysteries: Old Wives’ Tales! 👵✨ youtu.be/NCgo6pFnvrE #GrumpyOldGays #OldWivesTales #Myths #Superstitions #GayPodcast

THE TRUTH BEHIND OLD WIVES TALES with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In this week’s “How Do You Say That!?” we journey to post-apocalyptic Yorkshire with voice actor & award-winning disability advocate Lozza Gilbert. Listen out for ★ Techy explainers ★ Marketing puff ★ The audio eyebrow raise ★ and asking WTF just happened?! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚗💨 The Grumpy Old Gays are going on a journey… and they're NOT happy about it! ✈️🚗🚌 So buckle up and join the boys as they share their travel nightmares in what may be one of their grumpiest episodes yet! youtu.be/TBE4-Kq6RpM #GrumpyOldGays #TravelNightmares #Travel #Potholes #LGBTQPodcast

NO MORE POTHOLES plead the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In this week's “How Do You Say That!?” the smooth, creamy, generous voice actor James Showers 🥃😉 Plus: ★ Weird tales ★ Time slips ★ Hatching ducklings ★ Eccentric arsy robot butlers ★ Weather presenters ★ and accepting that auditioning is FUN - right?! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week, the Grumpy Old Gays turn their attention to one of Britain’s great institutions — **The Archers** 🌳🐄, the BBC’s much-loved, long-running radio drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge. youtu.be/YFwRVsi0MYM #GrumpyOldGays #TheArchers #Ambridge #BBCTheArchers #GayPodcast

DUM DI DUM DI DUM DI DUM with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This week on “How Do You Say That!?” Dan Pye had us fooled 🙄 Watch out for ★ Museum guides for 10 year olds ★ Bingo Ball banter ★ Sam’s (unexpected) mumsy vibe ★ Pitch changes and ★ Buzz words plus ★ how to chit-chat with producers for the win! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Dan Pye - British Voiceover

In ep 188 of “How Do You Say That?!” Dan Pye joins Sam and Mark to talk about a multi-character script that's full of balls - bingo balls! We look at making a museum audio guide for kids, and how you can lighten a script for the target audience. We consider what happens when you're asked to read both characters in a script because the other person hasn't been cast yet, and what pauses to leave so an editor has clear line of sight!

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🇬🇧👑 This week, the Grumpy Old Gays are getting their teeth into the big royal story of the moment — Harry and Meghan are heading back to the UK but where are they actually going to live?** We think we know!! youtu.be/NqlI493cCVA #GrumpyOldGays #HarryAndMeghan #PrinceHarry #Sussexes #RoyalFamily

HARRY & MEGHAN - WE KNOW WHY THEY'RE BACK say the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Please ignore the fact that small boat crossings are down 44%, deportations are at their highest level in ten years and immigration is 82% lower.

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

SPIDERS ARE EVERYWHERE! Here's the easy way to get rid of them... the Genie Spider Repellent bundle. One for outdoors and one for indoors... deter your eight legged friends! From today you can get it direct for £19.99 from the Future Developments website: futuredevelopments.shop/product/geni...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

HAS TECH LEFT YOU BEHIND? The Grumpy Old Gays try to make sense of the latest tech 🤖📱 and ask the question we never thought we’d ask: are we becoming our parents? 😅 youtu.be/2g-4eiVj-xI #GrumpyOldGays #Technology #GettingOlder

HAS TECH LEFT YOU BEHIND? with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We create a super circle this week on “How Do You Say That?!” with the super talented Louis Critchley. PLUS... ★ Sporty excitement ★ Deep love of the craft ★ Commitment to the script ★ Poshos ★ Dragons ★ Kittens ★ Lists ★ And Sam gets out of her comfort zone! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Louis Critchley - British Voiceover

In ep 187 of “How Do You Say That?!” Louis Critchley joins Sam and Mark to talk about how energetic you have to go with a football commentator style commercial script. Is high energy through the whole...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hello! Mark and Sam here! We're currently recruiting for more guests to come on "How Do You Say That?!". We record on a Tuesday evening (UK time) and if you're a working professional voice artist - we'd love you to come on. Just drop us an email to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Creating an atmosphere from the get-go. That’s what we do as voice actors… And this week Alison Cossitt is in the “How Do You Say That?!” hot seat! From Sam’s little slice of heaven to Mark's award-winning a**ehole!! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Allison Cossitt - British Voiceover

In ep 186 of “How Do You Say That?!” US voice actor Allison Cossitt joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to perform an argument when you go in mid-way! Sam brings an extract from a multi-cast audio bo...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It’s Friday, the UK heatwave continues and we’re back in the (slightly sweaty) “How Do You Say That?!” studio with… Electrolyte drinks, Hayfever snuffles, and a man who bought a booth with a bus crash: German voice actor Magnus Rook! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Magnus Rook - British Voiceover

In ep 185 of “How Do You Say That?!” Magnus Rook joins Sam and Mark to talk about how a cold read is sometimes impossible, because you need to know what's coming next in order to structure the deliver...

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

SUPERMARKET WARS with the Grumpy Old Gays The Grumpy Old Gays are ranking the UK's biggest supermarkets, spilling the tea on what they love and where they're most likely to be found filling their trolleys. youtu.be/QkIDfzKfZGU #Lifestyle #GrumpyOldGays #LGBTCommunity #UK #Supermarkets

SUPERMARKET WARS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

SUPERMARKET WARS with the Grumpy Old Gays The Grumpy Old Gays are ranking the UK's biggest supermarkets, spilling the tea on what they love and where they're most likely to be found filling their trolleys. youtu.be/QkIDfzKfZGU #Lifestyle #GrumpyOldGays #LGBTCommunity #UK #Supermarkets

SUPERMARKET WARS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Voice Actor Brigid Lohrey joins us for a a brand new episode of “How Do You Say That?!” 🌟 a heady summer cocktail of visualisation, light reportage and underwater chunkiness! Plus ★ How to work in two accents and ★ The joys of sounding ‘one drink in’!! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Brigid Lohrey - British Voiceover

In ep 184 of “How Do You Say That?!” Brigid Lohrey joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching an Apple News script in a very specific way - bringing it to full conversational, but not too rounded. W...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Getting older is NOT for the faint-hearted 😅 Join the Grumpy Old Gays as we take a hilarious look at all the horrible bits of ageing 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/uWFZVojJe30 #GrumpyOldGays #GettingOlder #AchesAndPains #EyeSightProblems #MiddleAge #Aging #Funny #LGBTCommunity #Lifestyle

OUR ADVICE? DON'T GET OLD! with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Cartoony, fantastical and a little bit mean-girly - that’s the vibe on our brand new episode of “How Do You Say That?!” 🌟 We have voice actor Kelly Hicks asking: ★ Do you prefer your ghost stories ominous or joyful…? and ★ What's YOUR dream animation character? britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Kelly Hicks - British Voiceover

In ep 183 of “How Do You Say That?!” Kelly Hicks joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script with four different insults, aimed at four different people, from a character thats a bully! We remember mean...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join the Grumpy Old Gays as we reveal every supplement we take each day - from collagen and vitamins to the ones we're still not convinced about! youtu.be/2XWzsUv9AwM ⚠️ Important: We're not doctors or medical experts, and this video isn't medical advice or a recommendation to take any supplements.

HOW MANY SUPPLEMENTS DO YOU TAKE?? with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Please follow the Grumps over on TikTok where they're live in the mornings at 10am working for ⁨@FutureDevelopments - come and watch more of our antics! #grumpyoldgays #working #bluemagic

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Join the Grumpy Old Gays this week as they chat about all the imports we’ve picked up in Britain from other countries 🇬🇧➡🌍 Grab a cuppa (or a frappuccino) and come have a laugh with us about how imported culture has changed everyday British life. youtu.be/BPzw0KTYpps

IMPORTS WE DON'T WANT with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This week on “How Do You Say That?!” - with voice actor Charlie Keeffe: ★ Thriller audiobooks ★ Docs for teens ★ The unbearable lightness of whispering ★ Fangirls and flowers ★ Wily Politicians and weird Scarecrows ★ Collaboration and the Art of Marketing britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Charlie Keeffe - British Voiceover

In ep 182 of “How Do You Say That?!” Charlie Keeffe joins Sam and Mark to talk about maintaining a sense of engagement without going too flat in an audiobook... finding the line of entertaining - but ...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

What do Love Island, Fire Breathers and Old Lags have in common? They’re all in “How Do You Say That?!” - with this week’s guest: audio drama king Karim Kronfli! 🎤 Plus ★ Mysterious Summer Corporates ★ Spiky Scene Partners ★ Story arcs and guilty pleasures britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Karim Kronfli - British Voiceover

In ep 181 of “How Do You Say That?!” Karim Kronfli joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting to grips with a summer advertorial that's full of alliteration, with no time constraint. We have to be playf...

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Stay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This diagram is very relevant to Farage

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join the Grumpy Old Gays this week as they rant about the things you shouldn’t do when you go to the theatre 🎭 We’re talking about: Loud chatting through the show Checking your phone every five minutes Singing along and all the other crimes against live performance. youtu.be/FF71gIYrE1Y

A TRIP TO THE THEATRE with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join the Grumpy Old Gays this week as they fondly remember their dads 💙 Come laugh, cringe, and maybe tear up a little with us as we celebrate the perfectly imperfect men who raised us. youtu.be/6ISEyzalmvY #GrumpyOldGays #FathersDay #DadStories #GayYouTubers

REMEMBERING OUR DADS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It’s scorchio in the booth right now but “How Do You Say That?!” is still in session! 🥵 There’s a beautiful, full-circle moment this week as SJ Harris joins us to talk voice acting, versatility, goddesses and how your mum can help launch your vo career! ❤️ britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with SJ Harris - British Voiceover

In ep 179 of “How Do You Say That?!”, transfemme voice actor SJ Harris joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring out a character's venom whilst being very insular, and how to communicate directly ...

Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join the Grumpy Old Gays this week as they moan (lovingly) about the extreme heat wave roasting the UK 🔥🇬🇧 – and share how we’re all trying to keep cool without totally melting. youtu.be/kF1wq0BRrEk #GrumpyOldGays #Heatwave #UKHeatwave #TooHot #StayCool #SummerInBritain #HeatwaveHacks

EXTREME HEAT EVENT with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🏠🔧 Join the Grumpy Old Gays as they tackle one of life’s biggest modern frustrations — HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES! From fridges that suddenly stop cooling to dishwashers that refuse to clean, the boys are venting about all the maddening ways our home gadgets let us down. youtu.be/OYul2j5cf7E?...

APPLIANCE NIGHTMARES with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

As well as doing TikTok Live every day, and launching our new consumer website, Future Developments is all over Facebook and Instagram too. We’d love it if you gave us a follow!

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It's Pride Month, and on this week's How Do You Say That?! voice actor Zee Andrews joins us in the booth to talk about confidence, representation and how to sound effortlessly understated 🎤 @zeeandrewsva britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Zee Andrews - British Voiceover

In ep 177 of “How Do You Say That?!” Zee Andrews joins Sam and Mark to talk about how fashions change in voice acting, and how conversational is in huge demand even for a corporate video. Less is defi...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

✈️ Buckle up with the Grumpy Old Gays as we take to the skies and talk all things FLYING! From cramped economy seats and airport chaos to the luxury of Business Class, the boys share what they love, what they hate, and why air travel can bring out everyone’s inner grump. youtu.be/BwcyvhQXBQE

HAPPY FLIGHTINGS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

On this week's How Do You Say That?! voice actor and TikTok creator Matt Coles! There are animated trains, a bit of Peaky Blinders, a fair few dubious choices and too much Waldorf and Statler (guess who!) britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Matt Coles - British Voiceover

In ep 176 of “How Do You Say That?!” Matt Coles joins Sam and Mark to talk about how good writing and good direction can get the perfect read whatever kind of voice actor you are. We look at what happ...

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

YOU CAN'T WATCH THAT!!! 📺😬 Join the Grumpy Old Gays as they dive into the world of politically incorrect TV from the 70s — the shows that now come with warning labels before they even start! youtu.be/XvA7WYrTwSo?...

YOU CAN'T WATCH THAT with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

☀️😴 Mornings… who actually enjoys them?! Join the Grumpy Old Gays as they dive into all the little things that can ruin the start of your day — from shaving disasters and alarm clocks to stressful school runs, bad coffee, traffic, and everything in between. youtu.be/cXKe2f2DBy4

IT'S TOO EARLY with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

On this week's How Do You Say That?! voice actor and voice coach Johnny Neal @mxebard We talk: ★ Live events, corporate or e-learning? ★ Ancient Elvish Audiobooks ★ Wildcards with lots of bounce ★ and the scientific approach to Monster and Creature sounds! britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Johnny Neal - British Voiceover

In ep 175 of “How Do You Say That?!” Johnny Neal joins Sam and Mark to talk about audiobook narration in a character voice versus your own voice! We learn how

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Promises, Promises! Join the Grumpy boys as they talk about things that promise so much, but deliver so little! Broadband speed for one! We also talk neighbours, bosses, and water companies! youtu.be/rCHHbVyzIPA #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

PROMISES, PROMISES with the Grumpy Old Gays

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

On this week's How Do You Say That?! recorded live from the One Voice Conference 2026 - it's the brilliant (and besuited) Toby Ricketts 🎤 This week we're on video too - so have a look youtu.be/KhzpClONlmc

HOW DO YOU SAY THAT as live from the One Voice Conference 2026

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Mark Ryes @markryes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

On this week's How Do You Say That?! with Rachel Capell... ★ Darkness with the Royals ★ Futuristic audio drama ★ Leaving the audience on a high ★ and a bit of Party Girl gossip! We also ask - to niche or not to niche (that is this week’s question!) britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

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How Do You Say That?! with Rachel Capell - British Voiceover

In ep 173 of “How Do You Say That?!” Rachel Capell joins Sam and Mark to talk about how past tense as present tense can throw you, working out where your script sits within the final narration and the...

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