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How Do You Say That?! with Kelly Hicks

How Do You Say That?! with Kelly Hicks

Jul 23, 2026 | , ,

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 scenes in Rugrats, and one particular cartoon bully! Gone are the fun facts and in come the obsessions of the week, which include Harry Potter, cooling towels and office furniture!! There’s an audiobook ghostly story which is not bright, but not funereal… so we explore the depths in between.

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How Do You Say That?! with Charlie Keeffe

How Do You Say That?! with Charlie Keeffe

Jul 16, 2026 | ,

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 not too entertaining! We explore how to fit into a younger mindset, and how to differentiate between a CBBC audience and a CBeebies audience. We look at working a little harder when the script is dry, and how to create a cliffhanger without over-emphasising it. Our fun facts are about sports and fingers and our wildcards embrace scarecrows, politicians and superfans!

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How Do You Say That?! with Matt Coles

How Do You Say That?! with Matt Coles

Jun 4, 2026 | , ,

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 happens when a script points one way, but then takes a sharp deviation, and how to make a choice in an audiobook script about an accent. Our wildcards include Warldorf and Statler from the Muppets, a giraffe being picky about leaves and a marathon runner exhausted at the end of the race, plus we muse about a good single malt, snotty scrambled eggs, and meeting Patrick Stewart aka Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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How Do You Say That?! with Stephanie Cannon

How Do You Say That?! with Stephanie Cannon

Apr 9, 2026 | ,

In ep 168 of “How Do You Say That?!” Stephanie Cannon joins Sam and Mark to talk about a fascinating twist in a Young Adult audio book. We create a character with an accent who’s first language is not English and learn that it matters less what the accent is, as long as it’s consistent and you believe it! Also in the show how to cope with a script where some of the words are missing – deliberately! Plus an audio drama clip about someone who could be in big trouble. Our wildcards see a baker kneading dough, a clairvoyant becoming possessed, and a sad script turned happy.

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How Do You Say That?! with Karl Jenkinson

How Do You Say That?! with Karl Jenkinson

Mar 5, 2026 | , ,

In ep 163 of “How Do You Say That?!” Karl Jenkinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about narrating a story with more than one character accent, and listening to the overall sense of a piece – and the pictures it gives you in your own mind. We look into how to make a high end script relatable by creating luxury with a hint of humour. We get confused between Steam Punk and Punk Rock, and wonder about an amazing mechanical man. The wildcard section of the show introduces us to a gluttonous woman who can’t help gorging herself whilst narrating a story.

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How Do You Say That?! with Perdita Lawton

How Do You Say That?! with Perdita Lawton

Jan 29, 2026 | , ,

In ep 158 of “How Do You Say That?!” Perdita Lawton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to level the prosody in a corporate read, maintaining friendliness in the face of a very dry subject and how to approach a comedic audio book. We’re also taming sheep, wearing slippers and telling fibs to fit in! Plus how knowing what a returning client wants feels like getting into a warm bath!

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How Do You Say That?! with Kitty Lyddon

How Do You Say That?! with Kitty Lyddon

Oct 23, 2025 | , ,

In ep 144 of “How Do You Say That?!” Kitty Lyddon talks about why some producers looking for several languages like to take the easy route and there’s parent energy in a game script for 7 year olds… We ask does material written at the turn of the 20th century automatically beg for RP, and if you have a scary story, do you start ghostly or does it build the horror if you start more neutral? Plus we have a freezing tip that’ll chill your bones.

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How Do You Say That?! with Alan Irving

How Do You Say That?! with Alan Irving

Oct 16, 2025 | ,

In ep 143 of “How Do You Say That?!” Alan Irving joins Sam and Mark to talk about how different audiobook narrators prepare for the mammoth task of story and character prep… why an author might leave a narrator to it once they’ve been chosen for the job… and we bring you a passage from a horror story that’ll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

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How Do You Say That?! with Loïc Thaler

How Do You Say That?! with Loïc Thaler

Jul 24, 2025 | ,

Step into the world of voice artistry in ep 131 of “How Do You Say That?!”, with special guest Loïc Thaler, where creativity meets innovation! We create a Story Within a Story crafting layered narratives for audiobooks. Find out what a nose flute is, and while you’re at it, learn about the curious world of boggarts. Mark is Banjaxed!! He navigates unexpected challenges with his inimitable flair, and learn how to infuse heart and soul into the smallest of scripts, ensuring they resonate deeply with audiences.
Our VO question this week is all about the Technological Fight Against AI… as the Belgian voice industry rallies against the encroachment of Artificial Intelligence, Loïc sheds light on new strides being made to preserve the authenticity and artistry in voice work.

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