Everyday Odysseys Podcast

11/06/2024

I’m working on a documentary right now, and just flashed back to a series I sound designed and mixed in the mid-90s called Signal to Noise: Your Life with Television. I was really young at the time, but I find the discussions in this show about news and how what we consume is controlled and contrived are even more relevant now than when this was created.

I’m delighted to have found an episode online! Enjoy this culturally relevant time capsule.

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25/05/2024

While we’re on the subject of awesome tunes arranged for orchestra - Joni Mitchell, Both Sides Now. Stunning.

"Both Sides Now" is a concept album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell that was released in 2000. It is her 17th studio album. The album won two Gra...

25/05/2024

Gets me every time. God this is gorgeous. Brilliance at 2:40. Peter Gabriel David Bowie. HEADPHONES. LOUD!

As featured in 'Stranger Things', the US supernatural horror television series. Peter's orchestral version of the David Bowie / Brian Eno classic ‘Heroes'. P...

12/02/2024

Episode 2 of my new podcast UnSung: The People you Don’t Know you Know is live everywhere where you get podcasts.

This was a great discussion with Bob Bergen , Bob Joles and Jim Conroy talking about the business of voice acting, especially as it pertains to cartoons in a post-Covid world. It’s less “getting to know you” and more of a deep dive into the behind the scenes world of voice acting- warts and all.

There are so many master class moments in this chat! Part 1 is up now. Part 2 comes next week, and features live Q&A from our virtual studio audience of voice actors.

Read more at the link below. Episode link in the comments.

This episode stemmed from a lively dinner discussion at Chiller Theater- a film expo and convention in NJ. Voice actor icon Bob Bergen was in attendance, and was joined by local voice actor Jim Conroy, Bob Joles (visiting from California), and myself. After a nearly 5 hour discussion on all things v...

04/02/2024

Helping Julia Maloof Verderosa out today at Pet Wants SOMA for her pet popup shoot. I always set up a display of her cards. Her photo of Andre Braugher has been on them since before he became a regular at my home studio. Extra sad reminder of his passing… but a fantastic photo!

01/02/2024

It was super fun being a guest of the VO Booth Besties (Jen Tophoney, Aleesha West Bake and Jen Greenfield) the other night. If you wanna check it out, you can watch it on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/HIW0D0ZVC28?si=kXz5b1YooC1wkKhT).

If an hour of my face is a bit much, you can listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vo-booth-besties/id1673762218?i=1000643677555

It was great to chat about everything from booths to casting, and who the heck I am and why I was even there. It’s refreshing to chat with folks who “get it”. Give them a listen!

30/01/2024

Coming Monday, 2/5/24, the long overdue complete first episode of UnSung: The People you Don't Know You Know, featuring Frank Simms- the inspiration for this show!

David Bowie, Madonna, Billy Joel, SNL, countless jingles and commercials- plus years of being the KOOLAID guy. Oh YEAHHhhhhh. Let's talk to Frank Simms.

Special thanks to John Beach for voicing the show intro, and to Christina Andretta for voicing the show!

Join the discussion and find show notes at UN:SUNG- The People you Don’t Know you Know! And UnSung: The People you Don't Know You Know

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-verderosa/episodes/Episode-1--Frank-Simms-e2f43tm

Frank Simms was actually the inspiration for this show. I've worked with him for years as a voice actor, and knew that he was a jingle singer from some work we had done together years ago. But each time I would work with him, I'd learn some amazing new thing he was a part of: David Bowie, Madonna, B...

20/01/2024

Having a nostalgic moment after viewing a lot of Bankie Banx just now, courtesy of Nara Garber. What a trip. So many memories. Remembering the many late nights at Home Base (formerly Secret Sound) working with Bankie on tracks that now live on the album Island Boy. It's weird that being fresh out of college and connecting with that studio through Joe Bartoldus changed my life... in no small part due to Wini Atkinson's influence. Just a few years after that, we tracked a whole batch of new tunes at Kampo Studios.

The connections to Bankie seem endless, from voice actor friends to musicians, and people I've worked with along the way like Kevin Bacon... and most recently Dan Mancini.

It's a little hard to believe I still have not been to . I'm going to need to fix that! Jordin Ruderman- tagging you for the connection, because I know you know!

A lifetime ago and it feels like yesterday.

12/12/2023

Happy holidays to all. Thanks to everyone I’ve mixed for, recorded, consulted with and got to know in 2023. There’s so much more in 2024!

Here, in no particular order, are my favorite holiday tunes/ tracks/ scores. The list could actually go on forever- but these are the tunes I have to hear each year. Enjoy! (Apple Music link below).

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/frank-vs-holiday-faves/pl.u-e9m9lTDRzXd

29/09/2023

Everyday Odysseys- Season 1, Episode 1: Firefighter Rob Weisberg takes us through his day on 9/11. Full episode available now everywhere you get your podcasts.

23/05/2023

Spotted a post from Lainie Siegel-Ventura that she’s 5 years cancer free today! Thank you for sharing your story and opening up about your journey!

‎Show Everyday Odysseys, Ep Season 1, Episode 3- Lainie - Nov 15, 2021

11/04/2022

Hey! I’m featured in SonicScoop, interviewed by the always awesome David Weiss. We talk about audio goodness, VR, Waves Audio B360, and spatial audio - especially as it relates to my series Everyday Odysseys Podcast. Also, lessons learned from Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast, and implementing tools from Source Elements to get the job done during COVID times. Enjoy!

https://sonicscoop.com/how-to-produce-better-podcast-audio-secrets-from-the-metaverse-and-more/

Better podcast audio is within reach! Audio post pro Frank Verderosa, producer of Gilbert Gottfried's Colossal Podcast, shares best practices.

22/11/2021

Episode 3 of Everyday Odysseys Podcast, Lainie’s story, is up on Apple TV, Spotify, Google, Anchor and more.

Lainie shares her story from discovering she had breast cancer, to the process of recovering from a double mastectomy- and how the amazing support from her team, her family and her community got her through it. The journey fueled her creativity, turning her story into an award winning film En Suite: a short film.

New episodes coming after Thanksgiving.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807?i=1000541948187

22/11/2021

Tomorrow night at 9pm on ! Join me and Lainie Siegel-Ventura as we discuss Episode 3 of Everyday Odysseys Podcast- Lainie’s story.



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16/11/2021

The reviews for the first few episodes of my new podcast series, Everyday Odysseys, have been extremely encouraging. Thank you!

If you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, Lainie’s story, join us on Clubhouse this coming Monday night at 9pm Eastern to discuss the show and ask any questions!

If you haven’t had a chance to listen- check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807?i=1000541948187



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Monday, November 22 at 9:00pm EST with Frank Verderosa, Lainie Ventura. Word is slowly getting out about my new podcast series, and the reviews have been wonderful to read! We’ll host live sessions on Clubhouse for Q&A with guests, and general chat about the show.

15/11/2021

A new episode of my docuseries podcast is out now! Today it’s Lainie’s story- and it’s wonderful! Listen to her journey, as a cosmetic procedure reveals a problem- and how a double mastectomy fueled her creative process and turned out an award winning film.



https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807?i=1000541948187

‎Show Everyday Odysseys, Ep Season 1, Episode 3- Lainie - Nov 15, 2021

08/11/2021

Episode 2 is live! Everyday Odysseys podcast. Now available on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807

Also available on these platforms: https://lnk.to/everydayodysseys

Today is the continuation of Rob’s story... and we find out what happened to “the million dollar man”!!

Creating and hosting this series has been a labor of love. Fun fact: the flute in the main podcast theme is played by my kiddo! I’m so proud! Composing the music cues for this was fun- but having her play on it makes it a joy. Thanks for tuning in!

05/11/2021

The sign-in sheet from 9/11 at Ten House played an important roll in the health of those that came to help. And Rob actually found a photo of the “million dollar man” taken that day by a reporter who happened to be nearby.

We’ll learn the significance of both of these photos in Part 2 of Rob’s story on Monday! Everyday Odysseys is now available on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807

04/11/2021

And… we’re on Apple!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-odysseys/id1589782807

‎Society & Culture · 2021

03/11/2021

It turns out, Rob found a news reporter’s photo from 9/11! It’s the MILLION DOLLAR MAN!! So what happened to him?

Listen to part 2 on Monday!

03/11/2021

Everyday Odysseys, a podcast hosted by Frank Verderosa, explores the lives of ordinary people dealing with extraordinary circumstances. It is available on Spotify, Google, Anchor and more!

Click below to listen! Follow this page and subscribe for new episodes weekly. This limited series is ad free.

https://lnk.to/everydayodysseys

“ I’d seriously stack it up with any true crime or NPR podcast in production value.”- Brandon Charles, on-air personality and podcaster

“You, as a host, are a bright light of warmth, compassion, soothing, empathy, wit, understanding, and a wee touch of mirth when needed. The editing of the story is superb ~ simply nonpareil, and the manner you imparted to converse with your guest gave him the comfort to tell his story unabashed and emotionally safe, so that we listeners could travel back with him and feel his day. The music and sound design are exactly well-met ~ enhancing subtly, and never over-, or under-, done” - Mia Moravis, Producer

https://lnk.to/everydayodysseys

Every stranger has a story.

03/11/2021

Everyday Odysseys episode 1 is receiving great feedback and reviews. I’m delighted- and thank you for continuing to listen and share!

Here is a shot of a Newsday article about Rob that was actually part of nationwide coverage after 9/11.

Special thanks to Jeff Kreger for making this link showing all the places you can currently listen, including Spotify, Anchor, Google, and more!

Listen now!

https://lnk.to/everydayodysseys

02/11/2021

or those that listened to Episode 1 of Everyday Odysseys, here is a shot of the crushed ambulance in the firehouse that Rob spoke about.

He randomly made a choice to have the ambulance park there while setting up triage at the firehouse. Had he chosen the other side, a lot of people could have died. Here this story and so much more on Episode 1: Rob’s story.

And thanks to everyone for the excellent feedback! I really appreciate it.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wEGJAqD7YdjdpzInSw3J6?si=dv9l6LBnRVa5hlBVPV-ZJw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1Tb7azZAMVuHJA3yTUiKzu

01/11/2021

The series has lunched! Season 1, Episode 1: Rob’s Story is now live on Spotify, Anchor, Google, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Breaker.

“Just listened to your podcast!
BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED ! You, as a host, are a bright light of warmth, compassion, soothing, empathy, wit, understanding, and a wee touch of mirth when needed. The editing of the story is superb ~ simply nonpareil, and the manner you imparted to converse with your guest gave him the comfort to tell his story unabashed and emotionally safe, so that we listeners could travel back with him and feel his day. The music and sound design are exactly well-met ~ enhancing subtly, and never over-, or under-, done” - Mia Moravis, Producer

Click here to play on Spotify. Please follow and share! I appreciate everyone’s support. Thank you!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wEGJAqD7YdjdpzInSw3J6?si=HfXkgq79Qfus-qH4FEPaQw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1Tb7azZAMVuHJA3yTUiKzu

28/10/2021

Launching Monday, 11/1 on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and more- Everyday Odysseys Episode 1 - Rob’s story: 9/11 and beyond.

Buried twice as the towers came down, Rob survived- and saved a lot of lives. WARNING: this episode could be potentially triggering as it relives the day in interview and sound recordings.

Hear a sneak peek now on Spotify. Be sure to subscribe- and please share! Thanks.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CW12yiejdn6kYt0WfExAv?si=cYO5R-IzSzersxBwMSBUEA

29/09/2021

Episode 1 is edited and mixed. It’s 1 voice over line away from completion. The show is slated to run on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, and Breaker. We’re still waiting on Apple. Stay tuned!

13/09/2021

It’s alive! On Spotify so far- but will roll out onto all platforms in the coming days. Everyday Odysseys!

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tb7azZAMVuHJA3yTUiKzu

Listen to Everyday Odysseys on Spotify. Everyday Odysseys is a series born out of Covid lockdown, inspired by an artist named Kae Tempest and her award winning work Brand New Ancients- and powered by you! Every stranger has a story, and every story is worth listening to. Each narrative is turned int...