Paul Schmidt: The one with the Unnecessary Air Quotes

In ep 146 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, 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? Our VO question this week is all about the one killer marketing thing you need to do for you Voice Over business in preparation for 2026. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Try experimenting with classic layouts like L-shape, U-shape, galley, or island configurations in our planner. Each layout has its strengths — the L-shape is great for open-plan living, while a U-shape offers a great way to create an ergonomic "work triangle" with the sink, fridge and oven. Galley kitchens are ideal for compact or narrow areas - neat, streamlined and budget friendly - or, if you have the space, an island layout is perfect for families who love to cook and chat together. Now let’s talk functionality and comfort. Script 2 June is full of brand new shows and episodes all month long Including premieres on A&E, Bravo and SYFY Plus New Episodes on Discovery, NBC and TNT With two new channels: Pirate’s Cove on Channel 198 AND Bamboo Forest on Channel 199 - Watch now for your chance to win BIG PRIZES! Plus these channels in Free Preview. All this and more live and on demand, on NETWORK. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's also the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing program designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level. Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years and full-time for the last several. He lives in beautiful Richmond, Virginia with his son, Robbie. Paul's Website @vopro.pro on Instagram Paul's Facebook group Paul on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and...