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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22h

Its the first time in 124 days that Austin has been below 70 degrees. Feels pretty good out there right now.

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Nicolas Cage's Iconic Smile in The Rock

ALT: Nicolas Cage's Iconic Smile in The Rock

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22h

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Reading accurately and acting truthfully are different skills.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Your natural voice is only your starting point. The job is what you can do with it.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"Sale-a-bration" and "Spooktacular" are two words that need to be abolished from advertisers' vocabulary.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Is there a song more ear-worm than "Total Eclipse of the Heart"? I dont know but I cant get this damn one out of my head.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The career you've imagined is built from the work you're avoiding today.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Oh you #ACLfestival folks are in for a real Central Texas treat this weekend.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The hardest person to convince that you're good enough is usually yourself.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How something is written and how something is spoken out loud are usually two totally different things. J Michael Collins sums it up nicely for new #voiceover folks:

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Most voice actors spend more time thinking about success than building it.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: There is no finish line where marketing suddenly stops.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Your reputation is built one deadline at a time.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Chasing trends usually puts you behind them.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Im going to be interviewed LIVE today on VO Radio. What am I going to talk about? I dunno. But tune in in 30 minutes to find out! Listen at www.voradioonline.com/lets-talk-vo

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Live Voice Over Show – Let’s Talk VO – VO Radio -

Live voice over show on VO Radio. Let's Talk VO Monday and Wednesday at 5pm est. Call-in live and ask you voice over question live.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#voiceover #HardTruth: Clients hire problem-solvers, not entertainers.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I dont know why people who crank out AI slop get so upset when you call their stuff slop. Its not like Im insulting their work.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: You don't need more followers, you need more relationships.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I know a lot of people that feel this way.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Some auditions are decided before you ever press Record. It's just the business.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I've recorded with it, but its too early to tell if I like it yet.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Its closer to a real DAW than Audacity has ever been before. I'll definitely be playing around with it.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

To be honest, I havent tried it yet, but this article convinces me to give it a shot. Ive been an Adobe Audition user for decades, but having to pay monthly rent for software irks me.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Most people quit right before consistency starts paying off.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My neighbor down the street uses his leafblower every other day. Sometimes at night. (he's an eccentric fellow)

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Comparison steals more momentum than failure ever will.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Every niche you avoid is a market someone else is building.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Being coachable is more valuable than being naturally gifted.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: If you ignore the script, don't expect the client to remember you.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The voice actor who follows directions usually beats the one trying to be clever.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Waiting for inspiration is a luxury professionals can't afford.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: The lowest-paying client often asks for the most revisions.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Its cute, I suppose. I guess in the world of Youtube videos, audio takes a back seat to the visuals.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

These AI generated graphics are sucking whats left of the life out of the entertainment business.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Turning a lav into a hand-held mic just means you have a crappy sounding hand-held mic, but...whatever works, I guess.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hey "influencers:" Stop holding your lapel mic. Its called a lapel mic because its supposed to clip to your lapel. Holding it in your hand just makes you look like you dont know what you're doing technically. Signed - an audio engineer.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Yep. It do be like that sometimes.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Saying no to the wrong project creates room for the right one.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#Voiceover #HardTruth: Raising your rates means some people will stop hiring you. That's normal.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

No quicker way for me to completly ignore/ block someone than that.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If you treat VO like a craft - worth working on every damn day - you’ll build a foundation that doesn’t crumble the second AI, Fiverr, or the next VO bro trend comes knocking. medium.com/@RobMarleyVO...

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How to Get Started in Voice Acting the Right Way (Without Getting Screwed)

Interested in voiceover/ voice acting? Here’s how to start the right way — without getting scammed or sounding like crap.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If someone posts something that says, "This needs to go viral!" chances are, it really doesnt.

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Rob Marley @robmarley.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ah, the importance of muting your microphone when in a webinar. Norma sounds like she's ignoring you, bud.

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