From First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth About Video Game VO with Ian Russell

02/10/2025 1h 7min Episodio 330
From First Audition to 150+ Game Credits: The Truth About Video Game VO with Ian Russell

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Episode Synopsis

How do you go from your very first voice over audition to booking more than 150 game credits AND get multiple award nominations and award wins?
In this episode of the Everyday VOpreneur Podcast, Ian Russell pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in video game VO.
Together, Marc and Ian dig into:


Why indie games can lead to big career breakthroughs


How awards and nominations create credibility with developers


The mindset and daily hustle that sustain long-term success


The importance of improv, intuition, and acting instincts


What every VO should know about building relationships in gaming


This isn’t theory — it’s the truth about the grind, the hustle, and the opportunities in video game voice acting.
CONNECT WITH IAN RUSSELL
🖱️ Ian Russell Website - https://www.ianrussellvoice.com
🖱️ Ian Russell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebritishvoice
🖱️ Ian Russell on X - https://x.com/LockePayday
🖱️ Ian Russell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrussellthebritishvoice
🖱️ Ian Russell on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8358149/

🖱️ Marc Scott on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@MarcScottVO
🖱️ VOpreneur® on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@vopreneur
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