We rarely think about the way we speak. For most of us, it just happens. In this episode, we catch up with two professional voice artists and chat about their rituals and techniques that help them communicate. Featuring voice actor <a href="https://harryshearer.com/">Harry Shearer</a> and NPR vocal coach <a href="http://www.jessicahansen.net/">Jessica Hansen</a>. <a href="http://20k.org/">Twenty Thousand Hertz</a> is produced out of the studios of<a href="http://defactosound.com/"> Defacto Sound,</a> and hosted by <a href="http://dallastaylor.com/">Dallas Taylor</a>.Follow Dallas on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallastaylor.wav">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dallastaylor.wav">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dallas_taylor">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallastaylor/">LinkedIn</a>.Join our community on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/20k/">Reddit</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/20korg/">Facebook</a>.Become a monthly contributor at <a href="http://20k.org/donate">20k.org/donate</a>.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at <a href="http://mystery.20k.org/">mystery.20k.org</a>.Subscribe to Harry's podcast <a href="https://harryshearer.com/le-show/">Le Show</a>.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: <a href="https://www.20k.org/episodes/speakeasy">https://www.20k.org/episodes/speakeasy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

You’ve Got Mail: The voice behind AOL

The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.

Podtrac