The Audiobook Podcast

Sep 03 2024 34 ep. 28 mins 6
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The Audiobook Podcast is a program for the makers and listeners of audiobooks. What goes on behind the making of a professional audiobook? We will break all that down for you. Each episode Justine Sloane-Lees and Abbe Holmes (leading professionals in voice acting and audiobooks) talk on a different topic. So whether you are a novelist, or have a professional studio or publishing house, if you are an author, director, engineer, narrator or audiobook lover, this program is for you. The Audiobook Podcast is recorded in the booth at SquareSound Studios, one of Australia's leading audiobook production houses. SquareSound was founded in 2015 and is lead by some of the best in the Industry. 

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Grammar Factory

Sep 03 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, Justine is in conversation with Scott MacMillan, Chief Strategist and Executive Publisher of Grammar Factory Publishing Company.Scott is a Toronto-based best selling author, publisher, entrepreneur, and strategy advisor to start-ups with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their business by extracting, productizing, and publishing their knowledge and expertise

Artist Management

Jun 10 2024 38 mins  
In this episode we are joined by Tania Patti, Agent and Publicity manager of CP Artist Management. Tania currently manages publicity commitments and opportunities for CP clients. She has experience in film, music, comedy festivals and produced live theatre with First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities, touring shows around the world.CP Artist Management has artists working in Austral

A.Nonymous

Apr 21 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Justine is joined by Australian actor Grant Cartwright all the way from New York City. Together they will be diving into the use of pseudonyms in the audiobook industry. That is, a fictitious name, or alias, used by narrators in the industry. They offer some privacy and protection for a narrator’s real name and allows them to venture into “off-portfolio” or �

Andrew Griffiths

Apr 01 2024 38 mins  
In our latest episode, Justine speaks with bestselling author, entrepreneur and global presenter Andrew Griffiths. Square Sound produced Andrew’s latest audio release ‘Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive, Why Not Make it You’. (Released in 2023 and written specifically for business owners) and since then SquareSound have been working alongside many of Andrews business client

Kate Hood

Mar 03 2024 37 mins  
“Help is not access, help is help. And access is something that equals independence.” Kate Hood.In our latest episode, Justine delves into a poignant discussion surrounding the experiences of artists with disabilities, speaking with Kate Hood, a remarkable talent whose journey embodies resilience and creativity amidst adversity.Originally from Sydney, Kate's career spans over t

Tamala Shelton

Feb 05 2024 26 mins  
Welcome back to the Audiobook Podcast! .Tamala Shelton, proud Bundjalung and Lamalama actor, joins Justine in studio for this month’s episode. .Tamala shares her journey to audiobooks; her experience and insight as a First Nations actor, and of mixed heritage, in navigating the industry; the process of working with a language consultant on the audiobook ‘Pemulwuy, The Rainbow W

Pozotron

Oct 31 2023 30 mins  
Welcome back to The Audiobook Podcast!This month’s episode delves into an online audio proofing software that has been innovating the audiobook industry - Pozotron. Adam Fritz, CEO of Pozotron, joins Justine to break down how it all works, how narrators can make the most of this tool, the role of AI in the audiobook industry, and what exciting future developments the company has

Booth Fright

Oct 01 2023 22 mins  
The latest episode of the Audiobook Podcast, Justine and Abbe discuss a slightly more serious topic on performance anxiety. In the audiobook industry, “Booth Fright” (as opposed to Stage Fright) is experienced by many actors despite the lack of admission around it. Abbe and Justine also discuss how pervasive a phenomenon this is and some ways narrators can counteract those feel

Les Horovitz

Sep 03 2023 34 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of the Audiobook Podcast! Today, Justine and Abbe are joined in conversation with Les Horovitz, voice actor and audiobook narrator.It’s never too late to follow your passions. Les Horovitz worked in accounting and finance for almost 30 years, when he made the switch to becoming a professional voice over artist and audiobook narrator, with now 30 ov

Proof Editing

Aug 01 2023 30 mins  
Episode 25 explores the vital role of audiobook’s unsung heroes - the Proof Editors, also known as Quality Control (QC). After the audiobook recording phase is complete, and before it reaches your ears, the proof editors step in to begin the process of listening through the entire book.Joining us from her home in LA, Anthea Greco, Australian Voice Actor, audiobook narrator and pr