Podcasts by Mark Ryes
How Do You Say That?! with Barney Cooper
In ep 155 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Barney Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about breaking up a script with pauses, the pace of a sleep story, and how to exude pride in a touchy feely kind of way! For our first show of 2026, Sam’s voice is almost non-existant… so it’s 80% non verbal but 100% sonic! There’s a terrifying mission for a launch controller at NASA, and a ghost hunter who may not actually believe in the paranormal. There’s a brush with royalty in our fun facts, how not to visit The Ritz, and from little acorns great oak trees grow!
How Do You Say That?! New Year Special
In our New Year special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” we go back to our conversation with Mike Bodie – and bring you the full unedited version.
Originally titled “The one with the Golden Game Advice” Mike joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you can judge the age of a character through the pitch of the voice, the secrets you need to know for gaming auditions, and why an American accent with a British sentiment doesn’t always work for casting directors.
How Do You Say That?! Christmas Special
In this special festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” Katy Maw and Phil Rowe join Sam and Mark for a right-old Christmas knees-up. As it’s Boxing Day – there are four boxes stuffed with seasonal audio goodies! Of course, there are also four scripts, full of festive goodness… and some wildcards too!
How Do You Say That?! with Rhiannon Moushall
In ep 152 of “How Do You Say That?!” Rhiannon Moushall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting a God complex and trees in the run up to Christmas! We work out how to sell something to a board of directors, without over selling it, and discuss how voiceover styles change over the years – and will probably come back into fashion! We find out about japanese gaming characters… and try to play a particularly ruthless ruler… a meglamaniac you might say… but one who presents as a little girl! In the wildcards, we go all wild west as Sam gets behind the bar as a Saloon Madame… Rhiannon gets festive with a nasty Elf on the shelf and Mark embodies a harrumphing Reindeer that’s terrified of heights! Poor Santa!
How Do You Say That?! with Pete Nottage
In ep 151 of “How Do You Say That?!” Pete Nottage joins Sam and Mark to talk about the ins and outs of TV continuity, as we learn the tricks from someone who trains new announcers! We hear from a teacher in the far distant future, avoid the mad professor, and add Joyce Grenfell to create a bit of strictness. There’s a driving calamity, a caffeine infusion and a hi-5 pie chart! Sam brings her Mrs Claus to the festive table, there’s a man with a fit of the giggles and a cracker going bang!
How Do You Say That?! with Tim Bick
In ep 150 of “How Do You Say That?!” Tim Bick joins Sam and Mark to talk about wildlife documentary reads, and whether we’re so used to hearing Attenborough or Nat Geo styles that it’s difficult to come up with anything new. We work out how intimate should an intimate read be, and how big should a big read be? We hark back 15 years to the comfortable announcer style that’s so out of vogue these days – and ask what it is that a corporate film should really sound like. In the wildcards we get angry, get on Insta and bark our way into a new language!
How Do You Say That?! with Carla Terry
In ep 149 of “How Do You Say That?!” Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama – but which side are we on? Prosecution or Defence? And can you tell from our vocal delivery? We also merge Judie Dench, Miss Trunchbull and Anne Robinson for a TV gameshow announcer with real flair… it’s a lesson in how to be mean but not too mean! Plus if you’ve ever wanted to play disappointed rather than angry – we have the tips and tricks.
How Do You Say That?! with George Weightman
In ep 148 of “How Do You Say That?!” George Weightman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the world of character creation for video games. We ask what does “Victorian London” sound like to an American audience? There’s a hesitant note of seduction, how to bring a snouty feel to a character, and the total embodiment of a woman scorned… not to mention a starring role for Peppa’s Daddy Pig.
How Do You Say That?! with Shiraz Engineer
In ep 147 of “How Do You Say That?!” Shiraz Engineer joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to change inflection for the type of audience you’re talking to, and we demonstrate it by bringing a vegetable plot to life – double digging and all! We explore how to create a sense of luxury and wistfulness, but still squeeze it into 30 seconds… and discuss how not to overwrite a script. In the wildcard section of the show: Santa makes his first appearance of the season (and your kids can get a personalised message from Santa at www.santamessages.uk)
How Do You Say That?! with Paul Schmidt
In ep 146 of “How Do You Say That?!” Paul Schmidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about naked comedy, dream kitchens, and salesy promos! We ask – are air quotes a good thing or completely unnecessary? Do men still sell to women and women to men – or is that just stereotypical 20th Century thinking? Are promos in the US still about the Moster Truck read? And how do you measure oomph against volume in a promo read?
