{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Inside Voiceover Casting: 4,000 Auditions and What Gets You Cut","description":"What happens when 4,000 voice actors audition for one commercial campaign, but only 10 to 20 make the shortlist? In this episode of the VO BOSS Podcast, Anne Ganguzza sits down with voice actor and strategist Tom Dheere to talk about what he learned after paying for a private casting director consultation to review his auditions, commercial demo, and agency strategy. Even experienced voice actors need an outside perspective. From understanding why auditions can be eliminated before they're fully heard to interpreting performance specs without imitating someone else's voice, Tom shares practical insights into how casting decisions are made and how you can use feedback to make smarter business decisions. In this conversation, Anne and Tom discuss: Why auditions can be eliminated before the performance is fully heard How file naming, slating, and following directions can affect your chances Why referencing a recognizable voice doesn't mean you should imitate it What casting directors mean when they ask for a more conversational read How to evaluate your commercial demo and make sure it reflects your range Why having more agents doesn't necessarily mean having more opportunities How to identify overlapping auditions and build a more intentional agency strategy Why personalized, professional outreach matters when connecting with potential agents How to use outside feedback to identify gaps and improve your voiceover business Podcast Chapters 00:00 \u2013 Getting Objective Casting Feedback 03:48 \u2013 The 4,000-Audition Slush Pile 07:24 \u2013 File Names and Immediate Eliminations 09:45 \u2013 Slating and Performance Specs 13:29 \u2013 Audition Feedback and Conversational Reads 17:24 \u2013 Building a Better Agency Strategy 23:57 \u2013 Reaching Out to New Agents Listen to the Full Episode Listen to the full VO BOSS Podcast episode for more conversation with Anne and Tom about casting director feedback, audition strategy, commercial demos, conversational reads, and building a more intentional approach to agency representation. Work With Anne Book time with Anne to work on your voiceover career, business, or a specific genre. More From Anne Ganguzza Anne Ganguzza is a voice talent, producer, coach, and host of the VO BOSS Podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday with practical conversations about voiceover, business, marketing, and building a sustainable career. Subscribe to the VO BOSS YouTube channel for new episodes and more voiceover business content. Sponsored by ipDTL ","author_name":"VO BOSS","author_url":"https:\/\/voboss.com","html":"