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Hey, Merry Prankster! Speedy transport is on the way in Snohomish County...yours truly on the VO, and on the bus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Vj19CB6LI

Mary McCann and I are the new co-narrators of Birdnote, which airs daily on KPLU, Seattle; WNPR, Hartford; and several other stations.



Working with the Seattle Audubon folks and producer John Kessler, it's a refreshing audio field-trip. Some faves:

1) Old Abe, the War Eagle.
(First aired Feb.12, 2009).

2) An Adventure on the Skagit River
(First aired Feb.27, 2009).

3) American Coots!
(First aired Feb.6, 2009).

Indeed! Did these for Quadrant Homes via Hydrogen in Seattle...

1) Let's Hear It For the Weekend!
(A concept heartily seconded here at Lucky Dragon Studio...)

2) Here's to Monday!
(And to the concept of the 7-Day weekend! Huzzah!)


As Iggy Pop says, everybody needs a home.

No one writes 'em quite like BERTOLT BRECHT...sure, "Mac the Knife" and "The Three-Penny Opera" get plenty o' play, but his "Stories of Mr. Keuner" is a treasure-trove of cynical yet brutally truthful little tales.

Here's one thats' eerily timely:

"An Aristocratic Stance"

Got to have a blast hanging with the KPLU-crew, as the legendary Jazz station did their 3rd edition of "Jimmy Jazzoid", a live radio play staged at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry on 10/29/08...what a hoot! Live band, live sound effects, live audience, me reprising my role as 'The Announcer', and a great story from our Maestro, Dick Stein: This year, the film-noir DJ Detective went to Hell for the Election...how fitting!

Hear and see a slideshow at KPLU's website:

http://www.kplu.org/jimmyjazzoidinhell.html

Recent clients include Costco; The Port of Seattle; National Association of Corporate Directors; The Murray Franklyn Company; and Savers/Value Village (some SERIOUS Halloween-prep for these costume-selling folks!).

It's also been a great season for Wilson (and family)...the hummingbird that lives with us here among the trees at Lucky Dragon Studio, West Seattle.

And this Northwest Espresso-chains' claims are a LOT more credible than those recent press-conference goofballs...

Some refreshing Silly Summer Fun.

Back to Nature, brothers and sisters!

By the way, we're having some GREAT Farmers' Markets 'round the city this Summer...fresh fruits and veggies, artisan cheese, just-caught fish, bread and goodies baked THAT morning...

The "Heart of Washington" campaign helps spread the love and knowledge.

Saw this image at the Museum of Flight and it just grabbed me...
The first living being launched into Space...a 'street mutt' from Moscow, What a brave littlle Pioneer!

Remembering why...

For KOMO Radio, Seattle, 2008.

Couple of nice spots for airing during the ballgames this Summer...

1) "The Pyramid Vendor" --poured by Yours Truly...


2) "The Pyramid Call of the Week"

For the Seattle Radio Mariners Network.

Eerie how naturally that Captain-cadence came to me for Chateau Woods Condos in Woodinville, WA!

Check out your captain here.

Tapping into that 'Smucker's' style o'read for the Snohomish County Transit Agency.

With a name like Community Transit....it's got to be good!
Hear here.

This "Mom and Pop" Ohio institution recently did their first-ever TV spots, and I am honored to have done the VO...extra pickles, please!


SWENSONS TV spot wmv file

Put it on your I-Pod, take a nice walk outside and give it a listen, then come back and we'll set up the making of some Fine Sound. Yes.

LOVE this stuff...

O Happy Day! Yes, America's 2nd -best Music and Culture review podcast is back from an extended search for cocktail onions, to wrap up this here 2007 in a Fine, Flowing style. Cheers!

May I send you my new DVD? It contains recent work for Holland America; Lumbermen's; Pro Sports Club; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Glacier Northwest, and more. Drop an email and it's yours, you lucky devil!

Plus, "Brain Age" is a lotta fun!

Nintendo "Brain Age" Sept.07 Radio spot.

When the Powerball gets to 250 Million, I must admit I DO pick up $3 worth of tickets.

Wa. Lottery Oct. 07 Radio Quickie.

Have done a nice run of more 'behind-the scenes' things recently, including internal-use-only training and health-care DVDs for Costco; Therapist Recruitment DVDs for Pro Sports Club; and audio for several recent 'team-building' events for Microsoft.

While a lot of this type of work is, of course, proprietary, there are also some other examples that I CAN share with you, and will have posted here shortly.

Meanwhile, here's a Pug with a Hat!

Yeah, yeah, things ARE serious out there, aren't they?

Whew.

All the more reason for some 'lighter fare' today--dealing with that ol' devil, "Hounditosis".

Whew!

Man...freezing their buoys off in the North Sea, but helping shake up the then-boring English radio scene with some great Pop 'n Rock (Neither of which were much supported by the BBC back in the mid-60's)....

AND--what a cool name!

Radio Caroline, we salute you!

Ka-ching! Just a nice straight read for this Renton, Washington-based savings bank.

1) Version 1 for you.


2) Aaaand...version 2.

A nice couple of radio :30's where we talk a little Health Care for this Wisconsin-focussed campaign...

1) I'm feeling better already!


2) And even more so!

From an English World War 2 tea-towel...

Great TV/ Radio campaign that tugs all the right heart-strings...will run regionally through Fall.

HERE's the radio--TV to be posted here shortly!

And just in time for the best live-music time of the year!

The series at King County's Marymoor Park is a goodie...

see you at UB40 ("Dubmobile" is a house favorite).

Cafe Campagne is a beloved part of our Pike Place Market here in Seattle...dining there is like a mini Euro-Holiday, tres bien!

Here's their latest radio campaign, with me as the somewhat clued-in Yank...Ms. Robyn as the Voice of the Bistro...

The right Lorax for these turbulent times.



Note the resemblance to Teddy Roosevelt, another noted fan of our Great American Outdoors...mostly in the mustache, yes.

A littlle spooky how naturally the role of "clueless tourist" comes to me:

"The Big Island Club" spot.

Several folks have pointed out it's been awhile since a new Cat-image has been added...my apologies!!



So DO pick up some Zwicky next time you're in the market, eh?

Smarter!

It's a good way to be.

Legendary 'diva' whose lack of musical skill was made up for her sheer self-belief...spot here is for the great play of her story:
"Souvenir", coming to Seattle's ACT Theater.

Indeed! And we are DEALIN' some PRIMO AUDIO:

1) Overdrive Days! Vrrooooommmm...

2) Introducing Pre-Owned. Please! "Used" is just so...used!

For an upcoming Museum of Flight exhibit...though my favorite part of their collection is still
the WAY cool Flying Car (circa early-60s, and fully functional)!!

SPACE spot for you.

And...the 'Aerocar III'!

Spots done for KOMO-TV, Seattle's new "On-Line Classifieds".

1) SellKOMODog.wmv

2) SellKOMOBird.wmv

Take a Test Drive, audio-ly speaking...

www.michaelsvoice.com/audio/files/LEXU_07_00854_Version2_REV.mp3

Should have some new TV from this campaign to put up later this week.

Be televised. Or WILL it?!?!
It is currently on the radio, and here:
www.evolutiongamer.com

It's a show/ Podcast/ tasty dessert topping I'm producing, about games and the industry...here's a fun episode that'll air next week:

www.michaelsvoice.com/audio/files/011607_PP_EG.mp3

My personal fave-game is the absolute BLAST "Guitar Hero"...what a hoot!!

More details soon!

Hope it's been an interesting year for you, too. In 2007: The unveiling of our '57 Cadillac/ Bad Elvis Frequent Flyer Program! Whoo!

And...more CATS.

It is true...

studies have found that money

makes people friendly.

Yep...that laconic drawl,

That mellow vibe,

that's some hungry cowboyin', for Port of Subs.

WHY do people put pictures of their cats up?



Awwww. Elvis, Chairman Emeritus of Lucky Dragon, West Seattle.

Yes! Listen for FREE to this

RAINIER BEER jingle that Doug Cram and I did awhile back

and play Spot the Influence!

Museum of Flight, Seattle is having some great exhibits lately...THIS one is the frickin' Cats Pajamas...

Genius up close, hits 'n flops 'n all!

Thank you.

Yowza! For their 30th anniversary TV/Radio, we got ON THE BUS.

(Gratuitous 'Ken Kesey-Merry Prankster' reference, man...)

Tomorrow, we'll be ON THE BIKE...they say it'll sunshine.

Alisa Hashimoto of KPLZ/ Seattle and I team up for a weekly music-review show that covers a pretty wide swath...and just did our 80th (!!) episode. It airs over the weekend on KOMO-AM/ Seattle, and you can also hear it here:

http://www.komo1000news.com/features/musicminute

My favorite of our shows is still when we played William Shatners' "Has-Been" disc...what a collection!

Love that stuff!

Dodge "Grab Life by the Horns" Mariners radio :15, Summer 2006.

Always a cool place to visit...especially the vintage AIR FORCE ONE.

Museum of Flight "Astronauts" radio :30.

Yes...now it can be revealed--I AM 'Bob'. And Seattle Mariner Adrian Beltre is...Adrian Beltre.

1) Sprint: 'Fair and Flexible' Radio :30

2) Sprint: '30 Day Guarantee' radio :30

Aired August/ September '06 'round the Northwest.
And...I now prefer to be called 'Robert', thanks.

Robert.

Have you driven in Seattle traffic lately?!
AiEEEEE!!!
You'd better be in a comfy car, like, Ohhhh, a HONDA.

Yes. From Honda of Kirkland. See here.

Spot courtesy of Premiere Marketing, Bellevue, WA.

Allll Right! Next Saturday, it's the RAT CITY ROLLERGIRLS shaking it up with Roller Derby at Magnuson Park in Seattle...sponsored by our label:

CHUCKIE-BOY Records...THE home of classic Northwest Punk Rock and New Wave!

See you in the Beer Garden!

Frequently, and at the most surprising and unexpected times, YES.

We plan on catching BLONDIE (like we did their first-ever Seattle show long ago at The Paramount), and local punk-legends The BRIEFS (Their song 'Poor and Weird' is a friggin' CLASSIC)!

Arrr! Sharps' Grooming Products for Men has launched a line called "Barber Brigade", available at Target...and they've assembled a scurvy crew called "The Sharpsmen" to help spread the word. I got to be 'Captain Jack', and channel my inner Anchor-Clanker.

Go to: www.barberbrigade.com

Click on The Sharpsmen, then Captain Jack. All 4 characters are a hoot!

For Desert Sun Tanning Salons, Steve Lawson told me to sound like that guy on the 'Barbie Girl' song...and that's the amazing LYNN from Bad Animals squad sounding so exxtrra-fine!
(My bits' at the end, eh?)

Desert Sun Tanning Summer '06.

Yes! Once again covered by Mike Hall's POD SQUAD, with VO by yours truly. Check out some of the action:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/Medc2006VideoPodcast

And, a blast from last years' event...truly a career highlight...is that really me as the Very Poorly Done Elvis?

Gotcha covered...check out this spot for Mr. "You're Beautiful":

HOB/James Blunt/Seatle Paramount

Beautiful.

Cripes! Stop the car! We need Peanut Buster Parfaits AND Dilly Bars RIGHT NOW!
These spots air in May-June on the 'Mariners Radio network'.

1) Dairy Queen A.

2) Dairy Queen B.

For their first-ever radio campaign, this Seattle-based ISP is using client testimonials, with yours truly providing the nutritious bread around their tasty filling.

1) Barrie talks Speakeasy VOIP phone service.

2) Carey on Speakeasy web service.

3) A 'General use' :15.

These just started airing around Washington...I'm the 'announcer', who is eternally grateful for Moms' annual gift of a AAA-Plus membership (A MUST if you're gonna lark around with 'Vintage' cars)!

1) AAA "Couples".

2) AAA "Family".

3) AAA "Dudes".

Happy Motoring.

Yes! The second season of the amazing RAT CITY ROLLERGIRLS begins this Saturday, at Magnuson Park...can't wait! It's a rowdy good time for all--our record label, Chuckie-Boy, sponsored bout #5 last year (the poster is below), and is a proud sponsor of this years'
July 15 bout...See you there!!

Zeek's Pizza is one of the tastiest spots around Seattle...here's a new round of quickies that just started airing on the Mariners Baseball Network, with big VO help from Scott, Jennifer, and Patrick.

Slice One: 'Pizza Problem'

Slice Two: 'Yeah Yeah'

Slice Three: 'Tasty Pies'

Here's a couple different approaches:

First, for Lexus of Reno.

Second, for Hoover Kia.

Personally, I'm also partial to large, old automobiles with fins. Yeah! The gas bill, well, that's another matter...

Heck, doesn't everybody? Asta the Dog is pretty cool, too. 'Til Happy Hour, here's some great Music and Review for you--cheers!

Hmmmm...so far, the answers are wide open.

Personally I like 'em with a little polish, the results showing that some care has gone into the making.

Here's a couple examples of the podcasts we put together for Microsoft and their 'Mobile Embedded Developers Conference' which took place May 10-14, 2005 in Las Vegas.

The idea was to document what was happening, who was there, and what they were talking and thinking about...a loose but informative supplement to the huge amount of conferences, tutorials, speeches, and seminars. AND to get it out, live, each day of the event... Video and audio-only podcasts. This was the first time we'd done it, and Microsoft had done it, and I think we made a pretty darned good start. Let's do some more!


Podcast for May 11, 2005: Dr. Neil Roodyn (of Roodyn.com) lays out the scene to Microsoft's Peter Grondal...and Ronald Van Der Botten of Intermec.

Podcast for May 12, 2005: Chris Muench (of Siemens) on working with Windows CE , talking with Peter Grondal and Michael Stein.
Special Appearance by Mike Hall!

As it is super-rainy today, it's good to stay inside and visit this online-demo I voiced for Microsoft's Works 8. Go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=002

and click on 'Take a tour of Works 8'.

They make speaking so easy, with VOIP...full details on the demo I spoke for 'em here:

http://www.speakeasy.net/home/voip

and click on 'Home VOIP demo'.

Aww, yeah!! Check out these radio-spots done for Starbucks' tasty "Christmas Blend" and "Peppermint Mochas".

NO Decaf!!

Did VO today for 3 orientation videos for Holland America--for Officers, Crew, and Office Staff. Special emphasis on how good the food is, made us all hungry! Done with Magic Hour Films and ELN, Seattle...will post some when it's finished.

We'd like to thank the Network for renewing us.

Google the event for the links...here's a few of the liners done for some of the Podcasts:

C) Podcasting from CA World 2005.

B) Inside Out at CA World 2005.

A) This is CA World 2005.

Hello! Hear the VO at:

http://www.t-mobile.com/services/music_callertunes.asp

click on "Check out the demo".

Goodbye!

Some of the myriad liners done for the podcasts of Microsofts' "Launch" event 11/7/05 in San Francisco...it had a 'Rock Star' theme. Wish I'd been there to see Cheap Trick rock the joint!

A)In a 'Concert MC'-stylee.

B) For Those About to Rock...

C) Hey Rock Star! (Yeah YOU!!!)

Special thanks to Microsoft Studios and the notorious Pod Squad.
(Who IS Pete Grondal?!?!)

Check out "Ask Steve", featuring KOMO-TV's Steve Pool and yours truly on the VO.

I mean it!! What a buncha hollering!! Blue DIamond Nuts!!!

From the MS/ Microsoft archives: The MSN Sounder I did for their 2004-2005 NASCAR coverage...

Perfect for the season..,check THIS spot for an amazing Spidery Display at Seattles' Woodland Park Zoo...brrrr!

America's favorite Music review show is on again!

Awww, not really...how 'bout if I just PRETEND to be drunk?

While it's drizzling in Seattle, here are a couple audio blasts from the vault:
1) Talking automotively;
Saab
2) Speaking tough-guy Politically:
Prop One

Martini Ranch Podcast has the day off, and is shopping for Olives of a Certain Kind. Back tomorrow, promise!

Music and fun from soggy Seattle: Music and 'Culture' review-style,
LIVE from Studio 'C'!

Wow! A great read always replenishes the well...just finished
"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", AMAZING!

Do you suppose everyone who reads it wants to move to Savannah, GA. right away? The author describes it as a place that purposely doesn't engage with the outside world, preferring to keep its' own slow pace, and preserving the charms that have always been part of life there. At the very least, a visit sounds in order!