Couldn't agree more!

#🪑Co #ChairCompany #BTS Fans, if you have the option, if you don't typically watch your shows w descriptive audio try rewatching an ep w it. I don't regularly watch w AD, but I have to think that voice artist Dave Wallace and writer Kathlin Finn are going above & beyond w #TheChairCompany =)

Me, watching the episode where "that" scene happens and recording the Audio Description: "Hmm, so Reuben wrote something about 'that' scene, what scene did he mean by thaaAAAHHhhh, OK, *that,* then!" Can confirm, @paulcastrojr.bsky.social gave a freaking *phenomenal* performance! #TwistedWonderland

IMDb has historically been a liiiitle on the finicky side when it comes to crediting actors in live-action dubs... ...until now! IMDb now has a dedicated section for dubbing actors. I look forward to putting my live-action dubbing credits back up! variety.com/2025/artisan...

They did a *fantastic* job--something I can confirm firsthand, having heard the episodes as I performed the Audio Description around the English dub track. Check it out now on Disney+! #TwistedWonderlandTheAnimation #EnglishDub #DisneyPlus #AudioDescription www.disneyplus.com/browse/entit...

"The Roses," a dark rom-com which I had the pleasure of performing the Audio Description for, is now out on streaming! What happens when money changes a romantic relationship dynamic? Hilariously dark jealousy happens. #TheRoses #AudioDescription #AmazonPrimeVideo www.amazon.com/Roses-Jay-Ro...

Anyway. On a brighter note, I wanted to announce that the second season of "Shifting Gears"--which I had the honor of performing the Audio Description for--is back on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+! #ShiftingGearsABC #HuluOnDisneyPlus #DisneyPlus #AudioDescription www.hulu.com/series/shift...

I could *certainly* be wrong here, it's not as though I have a crystal ball. However, here's where I think this will go. I predict there will be a boom for this kind of thing--one that lasts a few years, for that matter--but that it will eventually...not "die out," but it'll go the way of <cont'd>

The final season of "9-1-1: Lone Star" was actually released on streaming over a year ago, but the AD track that I had the pleasure of recording for it was only heard on a few specialized TV channels. Well...as of yesterday, the AD track is now up on Hul and Disney+! #AudioDescription #911LoneStar

I love that smaller indie games can now have union actors working on them! I love that small games more easily flipping U means it's possible to *make* people SAG-E through indie work! I love that a bunch of union-member pals can now also do the videogame equivalent of experimental theatre (jams)!

You know, whether or not you need A.I. can depend a lot on the specific circumstances. So, I'm gonna share this flowchart that someone posted to help you determine if you need A.I.

Got to perform the AD for this thriller/comedy! #HBO #HBOMax #TheChairCompany #AudioDescription www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/c... (IMAGE ID: Tim Robinson's character sits in a restaurant chair and holds a smartphone up to his ear, pointing at it in disbelief as his eyes bug out.)

Loved working with @joefria.bsky.social on the English dub of, "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity," a cute little show about two high school students from rival schools. Check it out now, on Netflix! #Netflix #TheFragrantFlowerBloomsWithDignity #EnglishDub

Let's go!! Union strong!

The final-slash-maybe-not-final season of "Solar Opposites," which I performed the Audio Description for, is now on Hulu and Disney+. A short post would not do my feelings justice, so I've linked to a longer one: www.instagram.com/p/DPwtDvHkg2B/ #SolarOpposites #AudioDescription #Hulu #DisneyPlus

“The last actors’ strike did *not* provide any protection against this kind of thing happening, and it will continue to grow.” Fellow actors...us humans are *not* screwed, but that said, remember this quote next time you weigh whether to call for the end of a strike. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

“Additionally, signatory producers should be aware that they may not use synthetic performers without complying with our contractual obligations, which require notice and bargaining whenever a synthetic performer is going to be used."

YES! THIS on GenAI! Please read this absolutely splendid piece of writing that had me cheering, a little bit weepy, and writing in the margins: "An extraordinary amount of money is spent by the AI industry to ensure that acquiescence is the only plausible response. But marketing is not destiny."

Proof that the people's voices matter more than one person's, even if that one person happens to be in a powerful position. www.nbcnews.com/business/med...

FUN (ADDITIONAL) FACT: How difficult it is to flip a client depends on the genre of work. Two examples demonstrating the extreme ends of the spectrum... Commercials? Unfortunately, that borders on impossible. Non-broadcast narration, on the other hand? *Ridiculously* easy!

If Matt Damon is rich enough to start his own TV network, he has the opportunity to do the funniest thing possible right now.

After much thought, I will not be promoting any ABC shows I've worked on in light of their decision to axe Jimmy Kimmel for *clearly* political reasons. If you wish to be alerted to what shows have Audio Description, I've linked to a regularly-updated directory. adp.acb.org/adp-search

SAG-AFTRA Statement on the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-st...

As the Professor would say, "Good neeeews, everyone!" The latest season of "Futurama" dropped on Hulu and Disney+ today, and it was *so* much fun to once again perform the Audio Description for it! #Futurama #AudioDescription #DisneyPlus #Hulu

I've never had the privilege of meeting Mike McFarland in person, but by *all* accounts, he's a super-nice guy, and there's a 99% chance he was involved in whatever your favorite anime is, whether it be as an actor or as a director. Please consider contributing what you can! gofund.me/04c98a4f9

SAG-AFTRA members, remember to cast your votes--and while you're at it, to vote for Marin, among other great VO people!

The spinoff to "The Office," "The Paper," was renewed for a second season before any episodes had aired--and I believe if you watch it, you'll see why! My sincerest gratitude to Iyuno for having me on to perform the Audio Description! #AudioDescription #ThePaper variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Today marks the release of the Spanish mini-series on Netflix, "Two Graves," which I had the honor of writing the English dub scripts for (and, as a bonus, sitting in on one of the recording sessions for the lead actor). Thank you to VSI for having me on! #TwoGraves www.netflix.com/title/81701717

If the AI bubble really is bursting, please take this lesson from it: Nothing marketed to you this relentlessly is ever worth it. If it was, they wouldn’t need to beg you.

Among the (several!) reasons I'm voting for Sean Astin is the fact that he actually showed up to the VO-centric contract meetings...which is more than can be said for some of the other candidates who are bad-mouthing him.

As an Audio Description performer, I'm *very* selective about which shows I do this with since not every show lends itself to fourth wall breaks. Even when I do, I keep those breaks rare. That said, "Futurama" does lend itself to that, and this was a fun one! #Futurama #AudioDescription

I mean, I don’t know that the *gameplay* necessarily needs an update, it’s awesome as-is. But updated graphics, a human orchestra re-recording of the original score, and full voice acting? In a heartbeat – – Xenogears. youtu.be/d8IPu8nudjg?...

Didn’t want to believe this was true. It’s true.

I'm a nerd for behind-the-scenes stories. Well, check out this fun one (read the whole thread) from "King of the Hill" animation director Kelly Turnbull! #KingOfTheHill

I tell 'ya hwaat...the Return of the King (of the Hill) is here, and I had the honor of performing the Audio Description for the new season--thank you Mike Judge for showing he's still got it, and to Point 360 for tasking me with this! www.hulu.com/series/52b8d... #AudioDescription #KingOfTheHill

The more I see of what pro wrestling is like backstage, the more I'm convinced that it might as well be thought of as a televised play. It's not a 1:1 comparison, but there are *so* many parallels between the pro wrestling business and the TV/stage theater business. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMq...

Agreed--bit roles can be very fun! As long as what you're saying isn't...*particularly* incompatible with the story and setting, you're allowed to improv conversations with your cast mates. The funnest dubbing session I ever had was for background chatter on a German show called, "Where's Wanda?"!

Informal poll...what was more badass? When Sabin suplexed a train, or when Raiden suplexed a Metal Gear? www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u84... or.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM33...

A potentially significant report by the European Parliament concludes that #AI training on copyrighted work does not count as fair use. filmstories.co.uk/news/no-gene...

Also, to Ben's point: ask the weird questions. Ask *who to ask!* The worst you'll get back is "I don't know; let me check" or "We don't have a framework for [x] right now." The Game Jam Waiver exists in part because I went "This is a ludicrous question, but…" last August! bsky.app/profile/bend...

Well said. Don't just put this negotiation in the rearview. Stay engaged. Keep our committee informed about how the contract is being used. COME. TO. THE. MEETINGS. Learn how the contract works. And for God's sake ASK QUESTIONS. Your "stupid question" isn't stupid and deserves answers.

The producers at one point said that they were giving us their, "Last, Best, and Final Offer." Which they later made more concessions on. Now, in all fairness, that is a legitimate legal term in labor negotiations. However, I'd like to thank the NegCom for proving why it's *comically* misleading.

As I expected. Here’s my thing: I want us to work this contract. And I’m happy to do so. But I want us to work it with our eyes open. To be clear, there are real gains in this contract. A number of crucial baseline protections have been implemented. Our negcom kicked ASS getting all this done.

....................I'm sold. Like, based on the title alone, I'm sold. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hRr...

There are, frankly, a *ton* of other issues in the budget reconciliation bill that just passed...however, I'm a big believer in noting silver linings, and one of the silver linings is that a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulations was voted out of the bill, 99-1. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

Audio Description is a growing genre within VO, where an artist performs scripts that further the visual understanding of the media for audiences who are blind or have low vision. This class is open to the whole community. Tickets here: navavoices.org/classes/ *All tickets are pay-what-you-can.

Now we need one with Boomhauer as King Kai. Hank goes to him for training, and he's like... "IIIIItell'yawhatman,bigol'spiritbombyacallforthatandbeoverrealquickman, orkaioken'yatakehimdownlikethat, butdon'tyoubegoin'beondtimesthreeman, thenyoujustaskin'fortrouble."

A fun little story (that I held off on telling due to the strike). One of the NPCs I played in FFVII Rebirth was an NPC that, having played the original game *many* times, I recognized immediately from the script similarities (I said in the booth, "Oh, THAT guy!"). Here's a little side-by-side:

Remember when Nintendo said they had no interest in Gen AI? How many companies have publicly said they have no interest in using it for games only to then turn around and do it. It’s why our laws and contacts have to protect artists and not rely on them keeping their word

This. We had ethical employers signing up for the interim agreement and we also had wonderful employers signing up for the independent agreements as well: Independent Interactive Media Agreement Independent Interactive Localization Agreement Tiered-Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement