ej's voice cast year end news

This episode is about my new store, some good news on auditioning for new gigs and getting more short lists and possibly getting picked for an unpaid role off of Casting Call Club. 

Thanks for your time.

The music:

Intro NEFEX Changing found on Youtube Music

Outro NEFEX What you gonna be found on Youtube Music

https://www.neffexmusic.com/content-creators

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More of what I do
linktr.ee/ericrjones

Merchandise
ejs-voice.com

https://community.podmatch.com/share/HX4JU5gfcrJ9wnQe?utm_source=manual

ericjones@ejsvoice.art

Or

ericjones@ejsvoicecast.art

Transcript

### Podcast Title: My voice is back

- [ejs voice cast journey to becoming a VO talent ]

### Season2 /Episode Number 28:

- [ 2/21]

### Episode Title:

- [ Pay to Play site ]

### Host(s):

- [ej]

### Date:

- [10/17/2024]

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#### 1. **Intro**

**Music/Intro Jingle:**

- [Music provided by NEFEX ]

**Host Introduction:**

- [ej]: "Intro track fades in as music fades out ."

**Episode Teaser:**

- [ej]: "In today's episode, Backstage.com."

#### 1. **Segment 1: [sore throat]**

**Introduction to Segment:**

- [ej]: "Changes afoot?."

**Content:**

I’ve been cautious about getting excited. On the discord channel I joined I auditioned for a few roles, some paid some unpaid. One of the unpaid ones has just reached its date to have all auditions in and the director is going through the selection process. Casting Call Club is where I auditioned and the director posted that some auditions had been corrupted and if those folks wanted to they could submit updated versions. The director even stated that if we wanted feedback on our auditions we could ask so of course I did. Hopefully I get picked and get feedback so I can grow as VO. I also submitted auditions for a narration role on Voices and got a post back from the lead on that project. They informed everyone that the crew would be taking off for the Holidays but would be back at it in early January to start listening and selecting. I’ve not seen that before but was happy to see the post. 

I finished this post and a few hours later I got an email stating I’m in the final running for a particular character. 

#### 2. **Segment 2: [YouTube news]**

**Introduction to Segment:**

- [ej]: " Stores and merchandise"

 So you may have heard me announce that I have a youtube channel. You can find it here, https://linktr.ee/ericrjones, and it’s got video posts from my motorcycle rides and my ejtheXplainer posts on games. So I recently launched my store which has the usual drink mugs, T-shirts and even hip flasks that you can order. Some will have the logo on them and some will have other designs. I’m hoping to make a go of it and enter the world of entrepreneurism. The merchandise I have is standard but looking for ideas from other folks for things they may like besides the standard fair of mugs and apparel. I got a lot of things going on right now which leads me into the next announcement.

#### 3. **Segment 3: [A 3rd career?]**

So I spent a few years in the Navy, and the last 24 I spent in IT and due to changes in my current contract this is a pretty good opportunity to just step away and retire from that and start something new. Sort of a semi retirement situation where I work for myself and set my own hours. There has been lots of turmoil this past year and I’m pretty sure I won’t be on the next contract bid, which frankly doesn’t bother that much. However, having said all that change is always stressful. Even if it’s for the better there are always worries when entering into a new venture. I may get a gig to work part time like 15 to 20 hours a week, beer money, or just be done and go full on independent right away. The only thing is I wanted another year to sock away more cash but I’m in pretty good shape. I should get the official news in a few weeks and maybe I’ll pull the plug before the official contract ends in March. I’ll miss the end of contract bonus if I do but I may save my sanity. Plus I can do more snowboarding. Speaking of snowboarding.

4. Segment 4: [ Getting the board ready for riding]

I just dropped the Bataleon Goliath off at the shop to get it waxed and edged. Heading for Myoko in January for a few days on the mountain. I’ll be checking to see if there’s another trip being planned for February with the group or I’ll just plan my own. I’m not sure about Niseko this year. Every year it gets more crowded but this year I shall drag my laptop and see how I can make remote auditions in practice for my MC trip. I’ll need to make VO auditions while on the road plus edit and post videos for my vlog. The linktree information will connect you to those.

5. Segment 5: [ Time to start fresh]

So this is my last post for 2024. I’ll be starting a new season in January and hopefully it will come with good news and big news. Maybe I’ll land that awesome VO gig for the most spectacular game or TV show ever made. So everyone take care of yourselves and each other and I’ll talk to you in January 2025 with updates. 

#### 4. **Outro**

**Sign-Off:**

Closing Credits]

Music  by NEFFEX

Links:

https://linktr.ee/ericrjones

My store

https://ejs-voicecom

podmatch.com 

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Focusrite

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Voice on Demand:

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