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Mainly posting about telly, voiceover, podcasting, dogs, naturism, guys, gays & food! Dog dad to Margo. One half of the "How Do You Say That?!" podcast and one half of the "Grumpy Old Gays" podcast.

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STEREO SOUNDS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
STEREO SOUNDS with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

This week the Grumpy Olds gays talk about sounds! The ones they quite like, and the ones that are noises they never want to hear!
Let us know what your favourite sounds are! #lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity
youtu.be/8oxDjju_QQA

11.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
REALITY TV with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
REALITY TV with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Join the Grumpy boys as they remember some of the worst bits of reality TV across the years. Who's done well, who shouldn't be on screen... and why we think some shows aren't what they seem! Learn about our time at #xfactor
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08.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Karl Jenkinson - British Voiceover In ep 163 of β€œHow 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 pict...

On this week's How Do You Say That?! our excellent guest voice actor Karl Jenkinson says - β€œmost people can read out loud - but what the client is buying, is the way an individual voice sees the world. It’s a collaborative process.” Find out more:
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

06.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Machteld van der Gaag - British Voiceover In ep 162 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!” Machteld van der Gaag joins Sam and Mark from Amsterdam to talk about International English - it's not British, it's not American - but what is it... and is it pos...

On this week's How Do You Say That?! trilingual voice actor Machteld van der Gaag.
International English is trickier than it sounds - so if you want to hear how NOT to do it, we’ve got your back πŸ˜‰ plus a big discussion about how to find the work we love ❀️
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

27.02.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A THREESOME IN THE STATION with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
A THREESOME IN THE STATION with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

The Grumpy Old Gays have a much younger guest this week! It’s Matthew πŸ˜€ and he’s here to be grumpy about the worst railway stations in the country!
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25.02.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on Wednesday morning for the launch of Pink Magic!
Great stain cleaning properties and antibacterial too!
Shop on TV (Freeview 89, ITV1 and STV as well as here on YouTube) after midnight on Wednesday 25th February!

23.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Caroline Ramsay - British Voiceover In ep 161 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!” Caroline Ramsay joins Sam and Mark to talk about how big is big, when a client wants a football promo. It leads us to ask the age old question "Is the client alway...

On this week's How Do You Say That?! with Caroline Ramsay we have β˜… pace and passion
β˜… build and beats β˜… unpredictability and rhythm β˜… and, weirdly, codpieces 🎣
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

20.02.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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To Podcast or not to Podcast? That is the question.
With apologies to the Bard, I'm delighted to be running a session all about podcasting at the One Voice Conference.

Get 10% off a Conference ticket this year by using this link:
www.gravyforthebrain.com/event/one-vo...

code: OVC26SPKR #OVC26

18.02.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
SMELLY TIMES with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
SMELLY TIMES with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Why Your Laundry Still Smells Even After Washing It!

Join the Grumpy boys as they delve into the world of smells - nice ones, nasty ones... and smells you can't quite put your finger on!

youtu.be/h6OaX0Rd93c?...

18.02.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Richie Tavake - British Voiceover In ep 160 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!” Richie Tavake joins Sam and Mark to talk about the differences between the US and UK radio commercial market and why sometimes an American script can sound cheesey...

US voice actor Richie Tavake is on β€œHow Do You Say That?!” this week - So OF COURSE we have some Real Estate 🏠 and a very British consumer champion 🎯
Trustworthy, friendly, relatable… and how to take a project from script to broadcast ❀️
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s... @rtavake.bsky.social

13.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Mike Paine - British Voiceover In ep 159 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!” Mike Paine joins Sam and Mark from Chicago to talk about how to approach a local market US radio commercial, switching between a serious cyber security narrator an...

This week on β€œHow Do You Say That?!” - Mike Paine πŸ’₯
One of the shining moments is Mike’s top tips for standing out as a VA 🌟 but first β˜… Notebooks and Netball β˜… Horror dolls and cyber threats β˜… Gruff bosses β˜… The Chattanooga Choo Choo β˜… and Sex on a Stick 🍭
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

06.02.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthdaysexy!

06.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Perdita Lawton - British Voiceover In ep 158 of β€œHow 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...

On β€œHow Do You Say That?!” this week - Perdita Lawton joins Sam & Mark for a heady combination of β˜…Technical explainers β˜…Word salads β˜…Cosy crime β˜…Suffolk accents β˜…Taming puppies β˜…Brilliant Breath Control and our favourite: β˜…Playing the truth
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

30.01.2026 10:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On How Do You Say That?! - Mark heads to the south of the river, and chooses a character with a little estuary attached!
Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or your favourite podcast platform.
We're a Radio Times Magazine recommended listen - so why not give it a go yourself?

26.01.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Hannah Hebblethwaite - British Voiceover In ep 157 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!”, Hannah Hebblethwaite joins Sam and Mark to talk about fitting too many words into a commercial read, varying the pace to combat a list, making IT interesting (eve...

Our guest on How Do You Say That?! is @scottishhannah.bsky.social. We play around with different paces, nail a tight 30” ad (some of us better than others!), get a bit whimsical and discover Samantha's Big Revelation for 2026!
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

23.01.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
WHERE DOES THAT PHRASE COME FROM with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
WHERE DOES THAT PHRASE COME FROM with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Join the Grumpy Boys on their new YouTube episode as they talk about etymology - where popular phrases come from! A rolling stone gathers no moss! Eat your carrots and your eyesight will be better! But where do these phrases originate?
youtu.be/h69VMUliQqI
#lifestyle #grumpy #lgbtcommunity

21.01.2026 10:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Vicki-Jo Eva - British Voiceover In ep 156 of β€œHow Do You Say That?!” Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the differ...

Our guest on How Do You Say That?! is Vicki-Jo Eva.
This week:
🍸 How to add personality to corporate B2Bs
πŸ’€ The differences between sleep stories for adults and kids
πŸŽ™οΈ Infusing your words with action and emotion

And, of course, the lava floor game!

britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

16.01.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MOVING HOUSE with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp
MOVING HOUSE with the Grumpy Old Gays #lifestyle #grumpy #fyp YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Join the Grumpy Boys as they talk about moving house! From buying and selling property, via solicitor nightmares to the actual moving day, why is moving such a hassle? #lifestyle #grumpy #property #lgbtcommunity
youtu.be/vhCZpIyLgoY?...

14.01.2026 09:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is hugely you’ve done so well. It’s healing even though it’s difficult. I didn’t think I’d meet anyone again after my ex left after ten years - but three years later I’ve found the most beautiful guy who likes me for me! It’ll happen for you!

10.01.2026 08:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Barney Cooper - British Voiceover In ep 155 of β€œHow 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 p...

New Year, New Episode, New Sonic Chaos on the first β€œHow Do You Say That?!” of the year! Barney Cooper joins Sam & Mark to dive into β˜… Breaking up scripts with pauses β˜… Finding the perfect pace for a sleep story β˜… How to sound proud without sounding smug!
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

09.01.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! New Year Special - British Voiceover In our New Year special episode of β€œHow 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 Adv...

It’s the New Year Special on "How Do You Say That?!" and if you want to book more video games in 2026: this is the one to listen to with Mike Bodie - Olivier Award-nominated actor and one of the UK’s most prolific voice actors in video games.
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

02.01.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy new year from me and Matthew x

31.12.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HAPPY NEW YEAR with the Grumpy Old Gays #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee
HAPPY NEW YEAR with the Grumpy Old Gays #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

The Grumpy boys wish you and yours a very happy new year! There are so many things at the turn of the year to get grumpy about though! Here are just a few!

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#newyear #grumpy #gay

31.12.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat
HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat YouTube video by How Do You Say That?! podcast

It’s time for a catch up!!! We're on VIDEO for the whole Christmas special of How Do You Say That?!”. It’s the one with the Boxing Day Boxes with two special guests (Phil Rowe and Katy Maw).
Find it wherever you listen to good podcasts AND on YouTube in glorious technicolour ⬇️
youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaE

29.12.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have the happiest of birthdays xxx

26.12.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat
HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?! Boxing Day Special #lidl #hotelchocolat YouTube video by How Do You Say That?! podcast

On β€œHow Do You Say That?!” - it's our Boxing Day special - with REAL BOXES!
Katy Maw and Phil Rowe are our guests... There are β˜… props β˜… surprises β˜… noises β˜… chaos β˜… drinks β˜… turbans β˜… beards β˜… Christmas jumpers β˜… and (of course) SCRIPTS πŸ‘€ PLUS IT'S ALSO A VIDEO EPISODE!!!
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26.12.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
HAPPY CHRISTMAS from the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee
HAPPY CHRISTMAS from the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Join the Grumpy Boys for Christmas!
youtu.be/yO0ybcpShLc

25.12.2025 11:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just another quick tease for our Boxing Day video special on "How Do You Say That?!"

You’ll be able to listen on all good podcast platforms and WATCH the entire episode on YouTube.

23.12.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Do You Say That?! with Rhiannon Moushall - British Voiceover In ep 152 of β€œHow 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 dire...

This week on β€œHow Do You Say That?!” - Christmas is on the way with Rhiannon Moushall. We have the Biggest University in the World β˜… Japanese Gacha Games β˜… a Saloon Madame β˜… a Reindeer who’s terrified of heights β˜… and the most evil Elf on a Shelf ever!
britishvoiceover.co.uk/how-do-you-s...

19.12.2025 13:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PETS AT HOME  with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee
PETS AT HOME with the Grumpy Old Gays #ageing #grumpy #life #grumpy #costacoffee YouTube video by Grumpy Old Gays Podcast

Join the Grumpy Old Gays as they remind you a dog is for life, not just for Christmas.
This week's episode is all about Pets! They discuss the best and worst things about having a pet.
youtu.be/AK-3xiDxs3g

17.12.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0