From Radio DJ to Global Voice Actor: Mike Paine's 38-Year Journey | Whereabouts Tales Ep.13

In today's Whereabouts Tales as we interview voice acting veteran Mike Paine, who shares his remarkable 38-year journey from teenage radio DJ to international voice actor. Mike takes us behind the scenes of his interview with Ozzy Osbourne, his work narrating the D-Day Tour in Normandy, and how voice acting has evolved from analog tapes to digital studios.In this episode, you'll discover:- How Mike landed his first radio gig as a teenager- The story behind his unexpected Ozzy Osbourne interview- His transition from radio to global voice acting- The emotional journey of narrating the D-Day Tour in Normandy- Voice acting techniques and vocal health secrets- How to succeed in today's competitive voice industry- Mike's 75% confidence/25% technique formula for success🎙️ Whereabouts Tales explores expat experiences, personal growth, and inspiring life stories from around the world.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 17:09!🌐 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon PodcastsConnect with Mike:Website: https://mikepayneshow.carrd.co/YouTube: @MikePayne6287Upcoming podcast: MotivatingRadio.com#VoiceActing #RadioDJ #CareerJourney #MikePaine #OzzyOsbourne #DDayTour #whereaboutstales ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Enjoyed this story? Hit that subscribe button - it's free, and it means you won't miss any of our future Whereabouts Tales. We've got some amazing stories coming up!▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Want to start your own podcast? We record our interviews using Riverside.fm - the best platform for high-quality remote recordings. Get 15% off your first three months by using our link: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=whereaboutstales. What we love about Riverside is their local recording feature that ensures crystal-clear audio quality even with unstable internet connections, perfect for international interviews like this one. Plus, their separate audio and video tracks make editing a breeze.▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️if you are interested in sharing your story in our show please drop us a mail at [email protected]▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene02:47 Mike's Journey in Voice Acting06:56 The Early Days of Radio and Voice Work12:36 Family Support and Career Decisions17:08 Memorable Interviews and Experiences28:42 Transitioning to Program Director and Voice Acting32:27 Maintaining Voice Health and Recording Environment37:15 Voice Acting Techniques and Styles44:42 The D-Day Project: A Personal Journey59:17 Coaching and Future Projects01:05:47 Confidence in Public Speaking