Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea
Ryan O'SheaSpeaking Of... is a show about how we use our voices both in performance and in everyday life. Through conversations with performers, teachers, and anyone who has a voice, voice and speech coach Ryan O'Shea explores questions about how our voices and the ways we speak help shape and express our identity. Can someone's voice tell you whether or not they're a good person? Is there any way to change ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsTV & FilmPerforming Arts | ||||
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In this episode I’m joined by my talented & deeply funny friend Tim Murray. Tim is an actor, comedian, podcast host and all-around wonderful performer. Tim and I both watched the Netflix film based on the Broadway musical, The Prom, at the same time,... more
In this episode, I’m joined by my longtime client and friend, Kevin Clayette. Kevin is an actor originally from the French-speaking island of New Caledonia. He’s also lived in Australia, England, and now the US and he asked the question, “Is there su... more
In this episode, I’m joined my friend, Dominick Bailey. Dominick is an actor, dancer, writer, and clinical pharmacist who asked the question, “How do I manipulate the volume of my voice?” Most of the time that I talk to clients about volume, it’s bec... more
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Rachel Finley. Rachel is an actor, director, spoken-word artist, writer, and teacher specializing in acting, voice, and speech. Rachel is currently researching dialects of the Afr... more
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends, Brandon Piper. In this episode, Brandon asked the question, “Why do we make assumptions about people’s race based on how they sound?” We talk about the technicalities... more
On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by my colleague, Joanna Cazden. Joanna is a speech pathologist, with a specialty in vocal health. She’s also a singer and a certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, so she has a well-rounded approach of m... more
In this bonus episode, I'm a guest on The Modern Actor Podcast talking about the importance of actor training for breath and voice.
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In this episode of Speaking Of… I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Helena Walsh. Helena has a thriving voice studio in Dublin, Ireland, though her teaching covers so much more than voice. One of Helena’s current class offerings is called “The Act... more
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Ryan is such a fantastic host and her wealth of knowledge about the human voice is so fascinating to listen to!
Apple Podcasts5GayPods
United States5 years ago - absolutely lovin' this podcast
This is something every actor needs to listen to, really inspiring, insightful and uplifting! Just listened to the interview with Helena Walsh, some wonderful gems of wisdom there, thank you so much, can't wait for the next episode!
Apple Podcasts5comic christina
Ireland6 years ago - Very interesting for anyone who communicates!
As a voice coach, I find this podcast incredibly useful and relevant to anyone who has questions or curiosities about the way they communicate. It's approachable, practical and very interesting to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Christine MottramUnited States6 years ago - Completely Eye Opening!
Who hasn't listened to their own voice on a video or a tape and thought: "Is that what I really sound like? This podcast opened my eyes to the idea that so much of our self-identity is contained in our voice--both how we hear it "in our heads" and how we hear it from a recording device. Getting into both the physiology of how we support our voice with our breath, diaphragm and musculature (but in a way that is so interesting and interactive) AND the psychology of what we do to our voice and what... more
Apple Podcasts5JimchiefUnited States6 years ago - I want to listen to this again and again
I find this podcast to be incredibly intriguing and insightful! The topic, creativity, length and presence of the host are so enjoyable that I flew past the first three. Im even thinking of listening to it again because there is SO MUCH to take away from! Plus, each episode is a DIFFERENT topic regarding the voice.
I have listened to voice and speech podcasts before and what makes this podcast stand out is that it’s relatable and applicable to everyone, not just performers. This podcast goes ... more
Apple Podcasts5BeepnallayUnited States6 years ago - Amazing!
In just three episodes, Ive learned so much that I can literally apply to my own life.
Im not a performer of any sort, but as a person who needs to communicate to others (like all humans) there is so much interesting insight in here.
It's clever people talking about interesting things that they are passionate about. Beautiful podcast!
Plus the intro music is really good!
Apple Podcasts5CSC_88asdfasdfUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Russia/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Philippines/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Saudi Arabia/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #220 |  Norway/Arts/Performing Arts |
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