High Notes Season 2 Launch

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BRAVA podcast, High Notes, is back for a new series with six new episodes featuring top professionals from the worlds of gaming, animation and casting.

Hosted by BRAVA founder, CEO and voice actor Melissa Thom, the show explores behind-the-scenes stories, casting secrets and creative insights from those working at the highest levels of the business.

The new series drops on Monday June 30, where Melissa talks to Pixar casting director, Kate Hansen-Birnbaum, who shares stories on how she got into the business, what she looks for in voice talent and much more.

Future guests include Andrew Whieldon Dennis on video game voice acting, Merlin Crossingham of Aardman Animations, Jessica Jefferies on casting for mocap and games, and Tom Keegan, performance director on major titles like Call of Duty and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The series wraps up on 4th August with Bob Bergen, long-time voice of Porky Pig and No Face in Spirited Away.

Each thirty-minute episode is aimed at professionals, beginners, and anyone curious about voice acting. BRAVA founder & VO, Melissa Thom said:

“We are so excited to release Season 2 of HIGH NOTES, talking to leading experts in the voice acting business, where we’ll be lifting the curtain to reveal the reality of working within gaming and animation. The aim is to demystify the voice acting world and help the next generation break through.”

Watch the Season 2 trailer here:

High Notes is available from the BRAVA website and all major podcast platforms with Season 2 launching on Monday 30 June. Listen to Season 1 now.