Tom Aglio

AI Voice Cloning Is Fueling a New Wave of Fake Viral Videos

By Tom Aglio. Published on: August 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence has already transformed the way voices are created, edited, and translated, but its latest use has taken a stranger turn. A series of viral videos featuring New York City Mayor Eric Adams has drawn widespread attention after social media users discovered that the clips were not authentic speeches at all. Instead, they paired […]

Why Netflix Chose a Historian Instead of a Professional Voice Actor for The American Experiment

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 27, 2026

When audiences watch a historical documentary, they often assume every voice they hear belongs to a professional actor or narrator. While that’s frequently the case, some productions make a different choice, one driven by authenticity rather than acting credits. Netflix’s new documentary series The American Experiment offers a compelling example. Alongside veteran actor Martin Sheen, […]

The Cartoon Voices Panel Returns to SDCC 2026

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 18, 2026

Every year, San Diego Comic-Con celebrates blockbuster movies, major television premieres, and highly anticipated video games. Hidden among those headline events is one panel that has become a tradition for voice acting fans: The Saturday Cartoon Voices Panel. Returning for SDCC 2026, the long-running session once again brings together experienced voice actors for an entertaining […]

How Online Casting Changed What Clients Expect From Voice Actors

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 9, 2026

Online casting platforms did more than change how voice actors find work. They also transformed what clients expect from the people they hire. Years ago, many clients assumed a voice actor would arrive at a professional recording studio, work with an engineer, and receive live direction from a producer sitting just a few feet away. […]

How Christopher Walken’s Talking Squirrel Became the Voice of Acorns

By Tom Aglio. Published on: July 3, 2026

Financial commercials rarely become memorable because of a mascot. They usually rely on simple messaging, celebrity endorsements, or promises of security. Acorns took a different approach. Instead of creating another spokesperson in a suit, the investing platform introduced a well-dressed talking squirrel and paired the character with the unmistakable voice of Christopher Walken. The combination […]

SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Performers Gathered to Discuss Union Priorities and Celebrate Narration Excellence

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 24, 2026

SAG-AFTRA audiobook performers gathered in New York earlier this year for two connected events focused on the future of audiobook narration and the recognition of standout work in the field. According to SAG-AFTRA, more than 100 audiobook narrators attended a national meeting at the union’s New York local office on March 2, 2026. The meeting […]

Final Fantasy VII Revelation: What We Know About the Trilogy’s Final Chapter and Sephiroth’s New Voice Actor

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 8, 2026

After years of speculation, Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in its ambitious remake trilogy. Announced during Summer Game Fest 2026, the game will bring Cloud Strife’s modern journey to its conclusion while introducing new gameplay features, expanded exploration, and a notable change to one of the […]

Billy West Returns as Rayman as Ubisoft Revives a Platforming Classic

By Tom Aglio. Published on: June 3, 2026

Ubisoft has officially brought Rayman back into the spotlight. During PlayStation’s State of Play presentation in June 2026, the publisher unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a refreshed version of one of the most acclaimed platformers of the last decade. The announcement immediately generated excitement among longtime fans who have spent years wondering when the limbless hero […]

What Aspiring Voice Actors Can Learn From a Four-Decade Career in Animation

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 28, 2026

Many aspiring voice actors spend their early months focused on the obvious parts of the profession. They research microphones, build home studios, practice character voices, and prepare demo reels. Those steps are important, but they represent only part of what it takes to build a lasting career. The entertainment industry is filled with talented performers […]

Why Some Fast Food Commercials Intentionally Sound Strange

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 24, 2026

Fast-food commercials once followed a very rigid advertising formula. Restaurant campaigns throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s relied heavily on polished announcer narration, upbeat pacing, oversized enthusiasm, and aggressively promotional language designed to dominate television commercial breaks. Every product sounded exciting, every limited-time offer felt urgent, and every voice actor was expected to project […]

The Hidden Voiceover Jobs Most People Never Think About

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 13, 2026

Ask someone to name a voice acting job and the answers are usually predictable. Most people think of animated characters, video game heroes, movie trailers, commercials, or perhaps audiobooks. These are the areas of the industry that receive the most attention from audiences and aspiring performers alike. What many newcomers discover after entering the profession […]

The Changing Sound of Food Commercial Voiceover in Modern Restaurant Advertising

By Tom Aglio. Published on: May 1, 2026

Food commercials have always depended heavily on voiceover. Whether promoting pizza, burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, or desserts, restaurant advertising often succeeds or fails based on how effectively the narration creates appetite, comfort, excitement, and emotional familiarity in a matter of seconds. Yet the way food commercials sound today is dramatically different from the style that […]